CFA

  • AXE. THE. TAX. Mayors, farmers, firefighters united against new levy

    Eight Western District mayors including from Colac Otway and Corangamite have joined forces against a controversial emergency services tax.

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  • Group of CFA volunteers standing and sitting inside and outside of a firetruck

    Women recognised for impact

    Surf Coast Shire Council is recognising nominated Local Legends this week, with two Winchelsea volunteers earning a community impact award.

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  • two firefighters standing in front of firetruck with writing on it

    Sirens sound to protest fund

    More sirens are sounding across Colac in support of protesting farmers and volunteer firefighters.

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  • Mayors meet with MP to oppose levy

    Colac district CFA volunteers are warning about the financial and psychological impacts of a proposed levy hike that will disproportionately hit farmers.  

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  • Acid spill site deemed safe

    Emergency services crews have responded to a hydrochloric acid spill at Camperdown.

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  • Burning off is sparking incidents

    An escaped burn-off is the confirmed cause of an out-of-control grass fire at Gellibrand on the weekend.

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  • Burn-off warning as restrictions end

    Local emergency services have issued a warning about burning off outside of the Fire Danger Period, now that Colac Otway’s restrictions have eased.

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  • Fire restrictions set to finish

    Local fire restrictions are set to end tomorrow, after being in place for almost six months.

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