Shoppers and visitors should be advised that the flash storm that rocked Maldon on Monday 3 November – and left the township blanketed with hailstones – has some shops and businesses still struggling with the cleanup. Hail can block drainage and exacerbate water damage for buildings and stock. Please be patient and generous as the…
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Fire danger reminder
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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Fire burnoff safety
The CFA advises that residents should ensure they are following a few key steps before burning off and be sure to Check.
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Local fire ready presentation
Newstead CFA fire ready presentation. Newstead CFA will hold an information session to help locals prepare for the upcoming fire season. Head along to Newstead Fire Station from 10am on Saturday 4 October to hear an informative presentation about preparing your property for a hot summer… and hang around for a free sausage sizzle. There…
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