My mother, also a nurse, was caught up in the theatre of war in Singapore in 1942.

My father, a doctor, was imprisoned by the Japanese; my parents told me many tales, some tragic and some very funny of those times.

I have had some contact with an organisation called Children of FEPOW (Far Eastern Prisoners of War) which is very active in the UK and also has branches in the United States, but not in Australia.

I would like to hear from anyone else whose parents or relatives may have spent time in the Far East during World War Two, to help record the stories, that their personal histories may be passed onto future generations and their bravery not forgotten.

I can be contacted on 0403 987 666.

I look forward to hearing from you.

From November last year, before the Currowan fire ignited, the Friends of Durras have been calling for urgent action to remove the tonnes of waste left by the Forestry Corporation of NSW after logging in Benandarah State Forest, identifying this as a major bushfire risk.

The group was ignored.

The Currowan fire started on State Forest land, roared through logging slash just like that of Benandarah, before slamming into private properties and National Parks - including the northern section of Murramarang National Park.

The fire raged for 74 days terrorizing residents and visitors, killing wildlife and destroying lives, homes and businesses.

During this time the logging waste in the Benandarah State forest was a bushfire bomb.

They logged right to the edge of the Princes Highway, in close proximity to two petrol stations, and left 100 tonnes per hectare of wood waste to dry out during the worst bushfire season in Australia's history.

There's great concern in Durras, Surfside, Maloneys and Long Beach, all villages in the potential fire path.

The only thing between the logging debris fuel loads lining the Princes Highway and these communities is two petrol stations.

We need immediate action to clear the logging waste from Benandarah State Forest, and we need new management at the helm of the Forestry Corporation to achieve this.

The Dementia Guide is a comprehensive resource to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Updated figures show, in 2020, the estimated number of Australians living with dementia has increased to 459,000. Without a medical breakthrough, the number is expected to be more than one million by 2058.

In the electorate of Gilmore an estimated 4,861 people live with dementia, which is expected to increase to 8,403 by 2058.

The guide is relevant for people of all ages living with all forms of dementia and those affected by dementia. It provides information to assist everyone to learn about dementia, treatments, and available support and services.

The can be dowloaded free or you can request a printed copy, at dementia.org.au/resources/the-dementia-guide.

People with a diagnosis of dementia, or concerns about their memory or a loved one, can also access support through the National Dementia Helpline - 1800 100 500.