- REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: The lost lives of the Hunter Valley bus crash
THE head of Singleton Rotary Club expects the official fundraiser for the Hunter bus crash victims to raise $1 million.
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The fund, which was launched this week, will be co-managed by the State Government and Rotary Australia. It will provide benevolent relief and support to survivors, victims, and their immediate families from the events of the fatal bus accident.
Club acting president Gerard McMillan said on Wednesday that the organisers also planned to set up a separate fundraiser for the two children orphaned in the incident.
"That's going to be ongoing," Mr McMillan said.
"It's just ripping the community apart. We'll just come together and do what we can."
Members of the public looking to support the families and injured through a donation are encouraged to visit www.rawcs.org.au.
Senator Ross Cadell pays tribute to bus crash victims
More to come.
EARLIER REPORT
The NSW Government will donate $100,000 to a newly established fund to support the families of the Greta bus crash victims.
Premier Chis Minns, who will be in Singleton this morning, said the government was committed to supporting families and loved ones impacted by this tragedy.
"When tragic events like this occur, it's the Australian way to reach out and support one another," he said.
"I know many people are looking at ways to support the families affected by this heartbreaking accident, and I encourage people to donate directly through the website - it's the quickest way to get funds to those who need them most."
Mr Minns will make the donation from the Premier's Discretionary Fund.
Singleton Mayor Sue Moore said the accident had rocked the close-knit community.
"The ripples are being felt across Singleton as people come to terms with the scale of the loss and impact," she said.
"I know the people of Singleton are big hearted and generous, and this fund is a straightforward way that people can show their support and know that the help will go directly to those that need it."
The fund will be co-managed by the State Government and Rotary Australia. It will provide benevolent relief and support to survivors, victims, and their immediate families from the events of the fatal bus accident.
Members of the public looking to support the families and injured through a donation are encouraged to visit www.rawcs.org.au. The fund will be able to collect and dispense swiftly to those in need.
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Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.
Michael Parris
Michael Parris reports on politics for the Newcastle Herald. He started at the Herald in 1994 after working in the ABC Newcastle newsroom. Michael spent much of his career as a sub-editor before moving into political reporting in 2017. He was a finalist in the Sports Australia national media awards for his stories about a male-only tennis club in Newcastle. He has covered NSW and federal elections, state and federal budgets and local politics. He has also written extensively about the COVID-19 pandemic with a special focus on data analysis and the effects of lockdowns on the Hunter community.
Michael Parris reports on politics for the Newcastle Herald. He started at the Herald in 1994 after working in the ABC Newcastle newsroom. Michael spent much of his career as a sub-editor before moving into political reporting in 2017. He was a finalist in the Sports Australia national media awards for his stories about a male-only tennis club in Newcastle. He has covered NSW and federal elections, state and federal budgets and local politics. He has also written extensively about the COVID-19 pandemic with a special focus on data analysis and the effects of lockdowns on the Hunter community.
