bushfire season

  • Bushfire outlook sparks warnings

    CFA volunteers, green-shirt firefighters and other emergency service workers are gearing up for a nerve-wracking fire season, with an increased risk of bushfires expected for the south-west.

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  • Coastal weed reduction

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority team has worked together to target invasive weeds and improve fire safety in Kennett River ahead of the peak summer period.

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  • Investigation into district fires

    Fifty volunteers fought two separate fires just a few kilometres apart at the Stony Rises on Sunday, with both fires being treated as suspicious.

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  • Insure your assets ahead of the fire season

    The team at Aviso Integral Colac can help you enjoy peace of mind by ensuring your assets are insured for the fire season.

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  • Preparation is key to mitigate fire risk

    Residential and rural property owners in the Colac district should begin taking steps to prepare their homes for the upcoming fire season.

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  • Planned burns set to continue

    Planned burns will continue across the Otways and the Great Ocean Road in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season.

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  • Fire risks rising as district grasslands dry out

    Colac and district firefighters have had a relatively quiet start to the fire season, but have attended small grass and scrub fires in recent days.

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  • Roadside slashing ramps up

    The State Government says it will slash roadside grass alongside the Colac district’s busiest roads by Christmas, as fire authorities warn of high grassfire risk this summer.

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