A fire in a baker’s shop in November 1854 first inspired Castlemaine locals to form a volunteer fire brigade.
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Bruce Clements, Acting Captain, Maldon CFA. I am taking this opportunity to thank the community for their donations of food, money and water. This shows what a generous community it is, in which we live. While we appreciate these donations and accept that some people feel that this is the best way to support their…
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Fire report: 31 Jan, 2025
Maldon Fire Brigade is grateful for a fairly quiet week while Baringhup and Newstead have had a few call-outs for various reasons. All are on alert as the temperature repeatedly heads up towards the high 30s and the environment remains very dry. Baringhup Fire Brigade Captain Brendan McKnight advised that his team had been called…
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Rally against ESVF in Bendigo
Speakers at the Bendigo Rally spoke about the importance of farmers and CFA volunteers. Protesters turned out in CFA trucks and firefighting gear with signs calling for an end to the new ESVF. Dozens of fire trucks and hundreds of people gathered at Weeroona Oval in Bendigo on Sunday 14 September to protest against the…
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