South Coast fires: Tales of kindness rise from the ashes at Batemans Bay

Doug Dingwall
EW
January 3 2020 - 4:00pm
Julie Bambach from the Araluen Motor Lodge in Batemans Bay has been welcoming those who have lose their homes into her motel, free of charge. Picture: Karleen Minney
Julie Bambach from the Araluen Motor Lodge in Batemans Bay has been welcoming those who have lose their homes into her motel, free of charge. Picture: Karleen Minney

Bushfire has transformed the summer peak season into something very different for Araluen Motor Lodge.

Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

EW

Elliot Williams

Canberra Times journalist

I've been a reporter with The Canberra Times since 2017 and as a proud Canberran it's been an honour to tell the stories of my hometown. I'm currently reporting on the public service and examining the ins and outs of a very important part of our city. Email: elliot.williams@canberratimes.com.au

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