Fifty families who were victims of the terrible Australian bushfires last year will enjoy all-expense-paid holidays on the Gold Coast beaches of Queensland. 150-200 fire victims will be provided with the free, five-day holidays, including flights courtesy of Virgin Blue.

27 hotel and apartment operators across the Gold Coast will provide free accommodation and the city council will fund entry to theme parks, transfers and meals during their stay.

(Read the story at Gold Coast Mail)

Thanks to Adriana Volona for submitting the story from Down Under!