Animals that have become the global symbol of Australia's devastating fires

Although it’s Christmas and therefore very easy to lose track of what day it is and any news that may be occurring, it’s been impossible to ignore the situation in Australia. The fire spread so quickly there was no time for an evacuation warning Capital city Canberra has banned fireworks from its official New Year’s Eve celebrations, for fear they could also begin more blazes. The little creatures — which famously live in and on Eucalyptus trees — have triggered an outpouring of feeling, after pictures and videos of Australians aiding them during the fires have gone viral. Meanwhile, the Australian government faces more criticism over its approach to climate change, with critics saying the administration are doing nothing to meet carbon emission reduction goals — despite the fact the country is one of the biggest producers of fossil fuels like coal and natural gases. PM Scott Morrison has also come under personal attack after choosing to jet off on holiday to Hawaii while the country battled the blazes. A mural depicting the PM in a traditional Hawaiian luau raised ,000 for the Rural Fire Service (£26,500) despite being painted over days after it was daubed on a Sydney wall. The mural of Scott Morrison partying in Hawaii while Australia burns has been painted over only three days after it appeared.

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