Tag: BUSHFIRE
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BUSHFIRES PUBLIC HEARING HEADING TO TAREE NEXT YEAR
A public hearing will be held at Taree Local Court next March into the horrific 2019 bushfire crisis. It’s part of a series of regional inquests hosted by the New South Wales State Coroner. The inquiry will investigate over 40 fires which destroyed almost 2500 homes and killed 26 people. The hearing begin in the…
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THREE FIRES BURN IN TENTERFIELD SHIRE
Several fires are this evening burning in the Tenterfield Shire. A fire at Dalman has now burnt through more than 40 hectares of bush, while a blaze in Boorook has burnt 50 hectares. Firefighters have gained the upper hand on the White Swap Road blaze, which is now under control. The RFS is reminding locals…
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HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS SET TO START ON CENTRAL COAST
A spate of hazard reduction burns has begun on the Central Coast with smoke from a Buff Point burn off visible at Norah Head today. The Rural Fire Service will undertake similar operations at the Pacific Highway in Tuggerah Heights and Kowara Road in Somersby this Saturday. Nearby residents are encouraged to keep their doors…
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RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL WELCOME PUBLIC INPUT ON RECOVERY SPENDING
The Richmond Valley Council is seeking community input on how to spend $2-million in federal government funding. The money will be split between drought and bushfire recovery projects. Emergency water access points and water options for sporting fields are some ideas which have been put forward. “Maybe clean up state forests a little bit more…
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VOUCHERS FOR BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
Northern New South Wales residents whose homes were destroyed in last year’s bushfires will receive a much needed boost this week – both emotionally and financially. Christian charity, Rapid Relief Team, is travelling along the coast to help out with recovery efforts.
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KEVIN HOGAN MP CALLS FOR TOUGHER ARSON PENALTIES
Page MP Kevin Hogan wants tougher penalties for arsonists, after it was revealed more than 50-percent of the region’s bushfires were deliberately lit. Mr Hogan says the current non-parole period of nine years should be doubled. 180 arson-related arrests have been made across the state since the start of the bushfire season. “They have literally…
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NEW FIRE SENDS SMOKE COAST’S WAY
The Central Coast’s eastern suburbs were blanketed by smoke throughout much of Thursday… the council forced to cancel some of its Christmas events due to poor air quality. Ash is falling across the region from the Three Mile Fire, with authorities urging us to take care of our lungs.
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COMMUNITY RESOLVE ON SHOW AS BUSHFIRE CONTINUES TO THREATEN HOMES
The Bora Ridge bushfire is burning towards Woombah, with residents in the area being warned it’s too late to leave. And while firefighting efforts continue, locals are coming to terms with what’s already been lost.
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BUSHFIRE JUMPS PACIFIC HIGHWAY NEAR MACLEAN
Today’s milder conditions have brought little relief for fire crews on the north coast, with the Myall Creek Road blaze back at Emergency level. The fire is spreading quickly towards Jacky Bulbin Flat, Tullymorgan and Mororo. Authorities say people should leave now if the path is clear, while those in the Whiporie area should monitor…
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PROACTIVE “PET-VACUATION” KEEPS SHELTER ANIMALS OUT OF HARM’S WAY
The RSPCA’s Somersby shelter was evacuated on Wednesday, as the Gospers Mountain fire is feared to push closer to the Central Coast. Staff put the call out for temporary animal accommodation on Tuesday, and have been overwhelmed by the community’s response.