Cohen donates to bushfire victims

Cohen has already played two concerts in Victoria this year

Singer Leonard Cohen has donated A$200,000 (£90,000) to aid victims of the Australian bushfires.

Cohen is currently touring across Australia, performing his final concert on Tuesday in Melbourne.

The star's tour promoter said Cohen hoped the contribution would go some way to aiding those in need.

More than 181 people have died and nearly 1,000 homes have been destroyed in the bushfires which have ravaged the state of Victoria.

"Leonard has loved his time in Australia on this tour and is shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the fires," tour promoter Michael Gudinski said.

He added the star and his touring party wished to extend "their heartfelt sympathies to those that have suffered the loss of loved ones or their homes through this terrible tragedy".

A charity bucket collection will also be conducted at Cohen's concert at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night.

It is the 73-year-old singer's third concert in the state during the current tour, previously playing at Rod Laver Arena last week and Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley in January.

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