They are slowly coming to terms with their loss but the one thing they all said would help most right now is the state government releasing the promised funds for the clean-up.

This is particularly important in Conjola Park where there is uncontained asbestos.

This poses a huge health hazard.

Last Thursday, in the extreme winds, there was debris blowing around and I can only imagine what this would do to the health of anyone who breathed it in.

A brick wall was also blown over onto the footpath. It was lucky no one was walking past at the time.

Besides the physical effect of the delay in the clean-up, it is having a psychological effect on these residents.

Cleaning up the mess is the first step in moving on.

I implore the Member for South Coast to advocate on behalf of the residents and ensure these funds are released immediately.

There is no point in making promises if you don't act on them.

I visited the old emu farm wildlife sanctuary last summer season and was blessed with the opportunity to help out. It's a very large area, and perfect for rehabilitation.

Use the land, help the animals.

Where is the water supply coming from to supply this subdivision at Mundamia? The water pressure in this area is pathetic.

Shouldn't some thought be given to upgrading existing infrastructure before jumping on the bandwagon about a new subdivision?

I write in relation to the recent bushfire crisis that has hit our coastal community.

Specifically, I would like to address the impact on our businesses. We have had several tough years in retail, and now we face perhaps our toughest challenge yet.

As a result of these devastating fires, many businesses have lost months of holiday income and the effects on our community will be profound and long lasting.

After speaking with many small business owners, they are struggling to pay staff, pay rent and bills and buy stock.

Many, like myself, have lost tens of thousands of dollars, money they rely on to carry them through our quieter times.

So you can imagine my relief recently to see the Federal Government offering grants to bushfire affected businesses.

Unfortunately I discovered that as our business did not burn down, we are not entitled to any assistance from the Federal government in the form of business grants.

They will offer us a loan, but that's the last thing we (or any other business in this area no doubt) want to do when faced with such financial uncertainty.

As a result I wrote to the Minister for Small Business, Michalia Cash, to ask what she intends to do to help small businesses in our region

I encourage all business owners to do the same. Email senator.cash@aph.gov.au

Offering the Bendalong Hub a loan but not a grant is disgusting form by the federal government.

How is this business going to get through the winter, without the normal Christmas trade?

They were affected by a fire and have been at a loss since, they are young and think about how much they have been emotionally affected as well as financially.

These poor people have been affected. Help them out for God's sake.