Far from home, local Australians hold an event to help
From across the world, Vermonters watched last fall as devastating wildfires swept across Australia. For two local Aussies, the news was particularly difficult to watch. Damien Helem, from Charlotte, and Dina Kazmier, of Shelburne, both felt the frustration of being far from home as their country went up in flames, and now they’re working to help as much as they can from so many miles away.