Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Agriculture Victoria’s Land Management Extension Officer Clem Sturmfels has numerous suggestions for fire-affected landholders and how they might consider the future when rebuilding. He suggests that farmers should prepare for potential flash flooding, soil erosion and landslides in the event of a thunderstorm, while considering whether their current layout is still the most effective for…
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The fire brigades at Newstead, Baringhup and Maldon have all had a quiet week, which is worth mentioning since there were some very high temperatures. No call-outs and nothing to report, let’s not jinx this great run by saying any more. Stay safe and alert, everyone!
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The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has announced that the Fire Danger Period for Mount Alexander Shire, which is in the North Central Fire District, will run from Monday 11 November 2024 until May 2025.
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A shed fire on Tuesday 6 January might be the result of spontaneous combustion, according to Newstead CFA Captain Doug Richardson. The Wyndham Street double-garage, which had lately been used for storage, was attended at about 6pm by two tankers, a Big Fill ute and a Forward Control Vehicle from Newstead Fire Brigade. Also in…
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