Tag: CFA
Emergency markers up!
Wellington Shire, touted as the “Middle of Everywhere,” offers everything from surf beaches to mountain trails. But when adventure takes a wrong turn, getting...
CFA’s sanitary reversal
Stefan Bradley
THE CFA has reversed a decision to remove sanitary bins from a number of Victorian fire brigades, seemingly to cut costs, but the...
CFA Cluster brigade training
Local CFA brigades have been meeting in cluster groups to train together in preparation for the hot summer season ahead.
What is a normal training...
Vols on Hols a new pilot program for Mallacoota
Wellington CFA members holidaying in Mallacoota may not be expecting to volunteer for the local brigade, but with 10,000 visitors in the town during...
Spate of out of control burn-offs prompts warning
THE CFA is asking Victorians to take extreme care when burning off following 115 out-of-control burn-offs across the state last month.
To avoid a further...
Honouring Women of Willung South CFA
International Day of Rural Women honours and recognises the role of rural women on October 15 each year.
Last Sunday, CFA celebrated the contribution of...
Banksia Group get prepped for fire
THE Banksia Group were ahead of the game when they recently gathered for their group training exercise to hone their skills in preparation for...
Danny O’Brien visits Loch Sport
Ben McArthur
MEMBER for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien visited Loch Sport on Friday October 6 to speak with locals about their concerns of the recent...
Driving in fire must be avoided
DRIVING during a bushfire is extremely dangerous and leaving early is the best way to avoid this situation.
If visibility deteriorates and it becomes unsafe...
CFA says Gippsland fires show early start to season
THE CFA says the Gippsland fires last week gave Victorians an early glimpse of the coming fire season.
Significant grass and bushfires broke out at...
Victorians can expect a drier and warmer spring
THE latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring suggests that Victorians can expect a drier and warmer spring, with a high chance of an earlier...
ABC host burnt by Matildas loss
AN overcooked English cuisine set off alarm bells for the CFA after a seemingly harmless wager on the Matildas Women’s World Cup Semi-Final caused...
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Esso Aust downgrades basin gas discovery
Esso Australia has scaled back initial claims of a major gas discovery in the Bass Strait, significantly reducing the estimated volume.
The company and its...
