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A fridge on the site of a road with an orange esky sitting next to it and an Australian flag attached to the top. A sign written on cardboard stand near it that says 'cold drinks for firies'.

The firies fridge

In what was the most horrendous time, a simple idea brought a community together offering a simple gesture of thanks to our amazing front line workers who worked endlessly to keep us safe. To have met so many amazing people was just an honour, and the public kindness was overwhelming.

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