Burnoff Permits

  • Weather conditions ensure smoke will linger

    The easing of fire restrictions and cool autumn weather means people can expect to see a host of burnoffs and smoke across the Colac district, including private and public burns.

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  • Fire controls still in force across shire

    Fire restrictions will remain in force in the Colac district until decent autumn rains arrive, a leading firefighter says.

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  • NEWS IN BRIEF: Rail trail’s $800,000 plea; Fire permit system online

    The Caperdown-Timboon Rail Trail needs $800,000 in upgrades under a new management plan, and state fire authorities have launched an online portal to issue fire permits.

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  • No burnoffs allowed as district dries out

    Weather conditions and a host of recent out-of-control burnoffs have prompted the Country Fire Authority and Colac Otway Shire Council to stop issuing burnoff permits.

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