The violent nature of Black Saturday compared to other natural disasters has led to a much higher incidence of post-traumatic stress among survivors.
Black Saturday anniversary brings breakdown risk
By Brigid Andersen
A leading psychologist involved in the Victorian bushfire Emergency Recovery Plan says the anniversary of Black Saturday could trigger breakdowns for many of the survivors.
Dr Rob Gordon has been treating the survivors and conducting weekly community meetings in towns affected by the bushfires. More
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Emotion palpable
The ABC's Jane Cowan reports from Kinglake, which suffered the worst loss of life in the Black Saturday bushfires.
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Hope lives on
A memorial service to remember the people who died in Marysville has been marked by heartache and hope.
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Nation remembers
Around 2,000 people gather in Melbourne for a memorial service to remember the 173 people who died on Black Saturday.
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Firestorm horror
Newly-released video reveals the terrifying moment when the Black Saturday fires hit outside Kinglake.
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The 7.30 Report
Heather Ewart returns to Marysville, the town that burnt to the ground, to see how the community was faring a year later.
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In Depth
You still have this thought that in your heart, you really want to go back and be part of the community and help them rebuild and have what you had before, which was just the most idyllic little spot.
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