'She's coming home to absolute devastation.' 9News
"When she left, the property was green, right after the tens of thousands of dollars we spent on the cottage and the home and she's coming home to black and I don't know how she'll take it."After years on the move living in almost every state in Australia, the couple decided to purchase the farm so they could run their apiary and enjoy the peaceful lifestyle when Mrs Murtagh ended her deployment.
While in Afghanistan, Mrs Murtagh had limited means of communication with her husband and family back home. As an avid animal enthusiast, Mrs Murtagh fell in love with the property that always had an abundance of bird life, wombats and kangaroos that would visit each day and despite being in Afghanistan, she made sure to contact her husband and encourage him to assist"It broke my heart, I had to shoot some of the animals coming out of the bush all burnt."I've never heard an animal scream in pain, I didn't know they did that, it was horrible.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Holden's 164-year story: How a beloved Aussie brand turned to dustAfter revealing its very first all-Australian car in 1948 and becoming a staple for families around the country, Holden will be no more by the end of 2020. We look back at the iconic brand's 164-year history.
Read more »
Aussie star’s invitation for Harry, MeghanAustralia’s hottest Hollywood product Margot Robbie has revealed she backs her mate Prince Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties – and plans to invite him and Meghan to dinner in Los Angeles.
Read more »
Holden's 164-year story: How a beloved Aussie brand turned to dustAfter revealing its very first all-Australian car in 1948 and becoming a staple for families around the country, Holden will be no more by the end of 2020. We look back at the iconic brand's 164-year history.
Read more »
We'd sent Bradman to destroy English cricket and tamed the mighty Snowy River. It was time for an Aussie carBack in the day there were Ford families and Holden families and you would no more change your football team than change your brand allegiance.
Read more »
Man from fire ravaged town wins $2.5mA New South Wales man said winning the lottery was the perfect way to help move on from the horrific bushfires which forced him to evacuate his home.
Read more »
How the arts could help rebuild regional communities devastated by bushfiresResearch suggests Australians taking arts-focused trips could be vital in rebuilding communities devastated by bushfires and coronavirus.
Read more »