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Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration

Growing up along the coast of Aireys Inlet has its perks, and two young working professionals are hoping their friends follow in their footsteps in joining CFA to give back to their community.

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5 Aug 2024

CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early

Following 45 header fires across harvest season in the far north-west of the state, fire authorities are reminding grain growers to make machinery maintenance and hygiene a priority.

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31 Jul 2024

New District 9 Headquarters a welcomed support

CFA’s new home base for the Baw Baw and South Gippsland region has officially been opened, with the revamped District 9 Headquarters now a major regional support hub.

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30 Jul 2024

How a shared tanker protects the community

Sutton Grange & Myrtle Creek Fire Brigade has a satellite station at Myrtle Creek which is strategically positioned as a linchpin in the firefighting networks of the Mount Alexander and Eppalock group ...

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30 Jul 2024

Parallel meetings 150 years apart in St Arnaud

St. Arnaud Fire Brigade members paid fitting homage to their predecessors on Monday 29 July, when they met at the Royal Hotel - exactly the same date and location as the brigade's inaugural meet ...

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30 Jul 2024

Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members

Wyuna brigade, in the Goulburn Valley has recently welcomed more diversity into its ranks with four volunteers recently joining the brigade from the Philippines.

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26 Jul 2024

Hastings members give the gift of life

Volunteers from Hastings Fire Brigade gave the gift of life last week, donating blood as part of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 2024 Emergency Services Blood Drive.

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26 Jul 2024

Helping at-risk communities in Bendigo

During the 2019-20 bushfire season North West Region avoided significant fires, but CFA members observed increased anxiety in sections of the Greater Bendigo community particularly those who had recen ...

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25 Jul 2024

Power of conversation found in Kangaroo Flat

Through friendly conversations with community members, Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade has seen an injection of 12 new young and diverse recruits in the last twelve months.

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24 Jul 2024