Community Colleges Australia (CCA) acknowledges the current bushfire crisis that has engulfed large parts of southeastern Australia. The fires follow a long drought that has affected much of the country and has impacted many regions for some time: November 2019 had the country's lowest rainfall on record. CCA thanks emergency services personnel for their efforts and extends its wishes for a speedy end to the crisis and for a strong recovery by those affected.
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