Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
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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Although the declared Fire Danger Period (FDP) finished this week on Tuesday 22 April, the CFA warns against complacency during the continued dry period. As restrictions lift, CFA is urging residents to remain fire-aware, as dry Autumnal conditions combined with strong winds can still lead to fast-moving grassfires. Despite the cooler change in conditions, it…
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Resilient Lismore Resilient Lismore is coming to our region to share lessons and knowledge it has gained through extensive experience helping with natural disaster relief and recovery. Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) has arranged free sessions in Newstead, Campbells Creek and Castlemaine, open to all community members, from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 May.Based in…
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A new levy to raise funds for emergency services is causing concerns. At its Tuesday 18 March meeting, Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) passed a motion to write to the State Government with objections to the proposed introduction of the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Levy (ESVFL) in its current form. This comes as Rural Councils…
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