'Reserves' mobilised on South Coast to assist with financial recovery after bushfires

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Updated January 22 2020 - 5:05pm, first published 4:00pm
Government assistance: Department of Human Services general manager Hank Jongen at the Wollongong office on Wednesday, to thank all the staff who've worked hard to support those affected by bushfires. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Government assistance: Department of Human Services general manager Hank Jongen at the Wollongong office on Wednesday, to thank all the staff who've worked hard to support those affected by bushfires. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Once the Army gave the all clear, the reserves were quick to move in to bushfire-affected zones along the South Coast.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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