Welcome to Southem Vida! Life in the southern hemisphere can be challenging, varied and exciting - sometimes all at the same time. 

Our postings will open up the window on the other side life. The videos features a slice of  life in the southern hemisphere. 

DSE FIRE CHIEF OFFICER REFLECTS ON THE VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE ROYAL COMMISSION REPORT
Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment Chief Fire Officer Ewan Waller joined the Minister for Environment and Climate Change Gavin Jennings for Wednesday's tour of DSE's Sebastopol Level 3 Incident Control Centre (August 4 2010).

CAN YOUR HOUSE SURVIVE BUSHFIRE?
A video from the Country Fire Authority in Victoria, Australia.  An animation that should be viewed in conjunction with the CFA Online Bushfire Household Assessment Tool available on the CFA website (www.cfa.vic.gov.au) to help assess whether or not your home is defendable in the event of a bushfire. 

HYMN OF FORESTRY
A backstage performance by the Antumapu Universidad Chile Choir of “himno forestal” (forestry hymn).

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

The Rotary Club of Rotorua West has sponsored a scholarship to assist economically challenged young musicians realise their dreams.  This video is of a performance by Te Waikamihi Korohina-Ormsby - funding is provided to the tutor to help recipients achieve their dreams.