A phoenix from the ashes: Caveat crucifix denies bushfire

A phoenix from the ashes: Caveat crucifix denies bushfire

Independent Australia
12 Apr 2026, 05:30 GMT+

A symbol of the resurrection rises like a phoenix from the ashes of a burnt-out church in Caveat, Victoria.

Our Lady ofSevenSorrows Churchin Victorias central north was gutted by the January 2026bushfiresonly its giantcrucifix andbell tower were leftstanding.

Bill McAuley's 40-plus-year news career began in 1969 as a cadet photographer at 'The Age' in Melbourne.

He has several publishedcollections, including 'Portraits of the Soul: A lifetime of images with Bill McAuley' and 'Last light on Victoria Dock, 1999'. To see more from Bill, clickhere.

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