Today we remember the 75 lives that were lost during the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983. On February 16, 1983, more than 180 fires fanned by winds of up to 110 km/h caused widespread destruction across Victoria and South Australia. Over 3,700 buildings were destroyed or damaged and 2,545 individuals and families lost their homes. A total of 4,540 insurance claims were paid totalling A$176 million with a total estimated cost of well over $400 million (1983 values). The emergency saw the largest

Brookside Emily Shadwick attacks Nisha Batra June 2001

Brookside believes in sharing moments, and we’re kicking off 2026 by celebrating connection and inviting loved ones to share a cup of tea! We asked people about their intentions for 2026, and the energy is all about joy, breakthrough, abundance, and becoming the best version of themselves. What are your goals for the new year? And which friend are you inviting to share a cup of Brookside tea with? Tag them below! #GoodnessForAll #ChaikweliInaBrooksideDairyBest | Brookside Dairy

Tell us about your everyday Chai Kweli moments ☕☕ #ChaiKweliInaDairyBest | Brookside Dairy

10K reactions · 21 shares | The invisible thread that weaves together the precious moments in Kenyans’ lives is a rich creamy cup of well-brewed tea, made with DairyBest. #ChaiKweliInaDairyBest | Brookside Dairy | Facebook