CFA

  • Crews control fire behind Colac shop

    Fire crews have doused a small blaze behind a Colac retailer.

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  • Crash damages home, no injuries sustained

    Two motorists have escaped injury following a Camperdown collision that caused damage to a property.

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  • ESVF freeze ‘not enough’

    Volunteers and community members at a Winchelsea protest say a temporary reprieve on a new state emergency service tax is insufficient.

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  • Emergency services busy with weekend incidents

    High winds have impacted the district over the weekend, with burn-offs escaping and a storm surge warning issued.

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  • Volunteers rally against levy

    “People don’t really understand yet; this is going to affect everyone.”

    A controversial new levy will see charges for homes and businesses double, Colac district firefighting volunteers say.

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  • 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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