Tag: bushfire
Lancefield fire wood claim
A Lancefield landholder whose property was devastated in a 2015 bushfire is claiming almost $1 million in compensation.
In September 2015, the Department of Environment,...
The heat is staying on
Macedon Ranges residents are being urged to be fire ready as blistering temperatures are forecast to continue.
Victoria has sweltered through its hottest January on...
Fire work spend for schools
Schools across the Macedon Ranges are set to benefit from much-needed maintenance work.
More than 25 schools across the area will share in more than...
Water warning for fire season in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges
As fire season approaches, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges’ water supplier has warned it cannot guarantee water supplies during a bushfire.
Western Water has advised residents...
Thumbs up on bushfire progress in Benloch
Residents of Benloch and surrounding areas have welcomed a progress report that shows the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is on track...
Emergency warning issued for Kyneton fire
The CFA has issued an emergency warning for residents near Edgecombe, Woodleigh Heights, Bald Hill and Kyneton as a bushfire continues to burn.
The fire...
Minister concedes work needed on planned burns
It wasn’t quite the unreserved apology residents had been hoping for, but Environment Minister Lisa Neville has admitted that planning for prescribed burns has...
Damage fears as bushfire warning downgraded
An emergency warning for a bushfire burning north of Lancefield has been downgraded to a watch and act alert.
But the CFA warns the 4000-hectare...
Emotions run high as fire continues to spread
CFA chief Euan Ferguson believes a fire that is tearing through the Cobaw Ranges near Lancefield, destroying at least one home and several outbuildings,...
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Funding gives kids strong start
More children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will receive support to access and attend kindergarten across 25 councils including Hume.
Children Minister Lizzie...
