Bands of locals are gearing up to protect their neighbours and towns from one of the worst bushfire seasons in Australian history.
That was certainly what happened when flames licked at the edges of Mr Duffy's property, near Paynes Crossing, west of Cessnock.
"It was basically a group of incredible neighbours and community that banded together to help defend these homes that were in a good position to be defendable, that were really well prepped," Mr Duffy said.
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.
Meet the world's youngest prime minsterFinland&x27;s transportation minister Sanna Marin has been selected by her Social Democratic party to become the country&x27;s youngest prime minister ever, taking over after the resignation of Antti Rinne.
Read more »
Live: NSW Now: Firefighting gear stolen, father of ex-police minister arrestedMORNING BRIEFING: Firefighters are left unable to tackle raging blazes on the Central Coast after equipment is stolen overnight, while Troy Grant's father is arrested over a fatal hit and run last month.
Read more »
'Smells like it's time to go to work': American firefighters arrive in SydneyFor the first time, firefighting specialists from the United States have been deployed to help fight bushfires in NSW.
Read more »
Firefighters backburn ahead of dangerous weather forecastsFire crews are conducting critical backburning today, as they brace for an impending heatwave and predicted lightning in the coming days. Tuesday is expected to be 'a peak day' with temperatures in several areas in the low 40s.
Read more »
Food waste and 'reindeer poo' are helping this farming family stay on the landWith his family struggling to make ends meet, Sonny came up with his own novel way help pay the bills.
Read more »
Indigenous 'frilled-neck lizard' dress to feature at Miss Universe pageantMeet the Indigenous women behind the Australian Miss Universe entrant's 'frilled-neck lizard' dress.
Read more »