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Outlook shows increased risk
THE Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring 2025 was released by the Australasian Fire and Authorities Council (AFAC) last week.It provides information to assist fire...
CFA members concerned ahead of summer fire season
A group of more than 70 members from across Country Fire Authority, CFA, District 12 have raised concerns about a lack of operational volunteers,...
Victorian support for Queensland bushfires
More than 200 emergency management personnel were deployed to Queensland last week to support their bushfire response.Incident management teams consisting of public information, planning,...
Spotlight on bushfire preparedness in Whittlesea
By Jordyn GrubisicFederal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt visited Whittlesea on Thursday to announce $38 million for bushfire preparedness in Victoria.Mr Watt was...
Macedon schools receive maintenance funding
State Government funding for bushfire preparedness projects across Victoria will include at least five Macedon Shire schools.Lancefield Primary School will receive $23,720; Riddells Creek...
Fire-risk remains through autumn according to Bushfire Outlook
Victoria’s drier than average conditions are expected to continue into autumn, with significant grass growth presenting a potential risk for fast-running grassfires.An Australian Seasonal...
Fire danger period set for City of Whittlesea
The Fire Danger Period, FDP, will begin for the City of Whittlesea at 1am on Monday, January 9 2023.The Country Fire Authority, CFA, is...
Kilmore bushfire place of last resort raises questions
By Colin MacGillivrayA MOVE to rezone land adjacent to Kilmore Racing Club has raised questions about its status as Kilmore’s bushfire place of last...
Bushfire last resort established in Wandong
WANDONG residents will go into summer with the added safety net of a bushfire place of last resort after Mitchell Shire Council voted to...
Now’s the time to get fire ready, here’s a checklist for steps to take at home
MITCHELL Shire residents are being urged to prepare their properties and survival plans for fire season, with particular emphasis on the shire’s label as...