CFA
Sirens sound to protest fund
More sirens are sounding across Colac in support of protesting farmers and volunteer firefighters.
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.
Acid spill site deemed safe
Emergency services crews have responded to a hydrochloric acid spill at Camperdown.
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.
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.
Fire restrictions set to finish
Local fire restrictions are set to end tomorrow, after being in place for almost six months.
Campfire and heat fuels April blazes
An unattended campfire caused a bushfire near Pennyroyal on the weekend, while a mulch fire also took hold at Birregurra in unseasonably warm autumn weather.
CFA’s fundraising appeal returns
Local CFA members are ready to raise important funds for this year’s Good Friday Appeal, and will be out across Colac from today.