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“Be safe, be vigilant”: Entire West Vic region under catastrophic fire danger risk

“Be safe, be vigilant”: Entire West Vic region under catastrophic fire danger risk

Locals are banking on a cool change, forecast for Friday evening.

Zara Cuthbertson
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What to do with your horses if a bushfire starts in western Victoria

What to do with your horses if a bushfire starts in western Victoria

Having a plan in place well in advance is the best way to reduce risk to your animals.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Fire restrictions locked in as West Vic’s summer fire risk climbs

Fire restrictions locked in as West Vic’s summer fire risk climbs

Authorities say the region’s spring rain is unlikely to offset the predicted heat.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Crews still battling 1,900-hectare blaze through Mount Richmond bushland

Crews still battling 1,900-hectare blaze through Mount Richmond bushland

The fire was ignited by a lightning strike, and dozens of firefighters are facing wet conditions on the ground.

Zara Cuthbertson
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When the pager sounds, these young Western Victorians drop everything and prepare to face the fire

When the pager sounds, these young Western Victorians drop everything and prepare to face the fire

“If everyone thinks someone else will go, then no one goes. I’m proud that I push myself to show up.”

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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New CFA Apostles brigade prepares to “put the wet stuff on the red stuff” over summer

New CFA Apostles brigade prepares to “put the wet stuff on the red stuff” over summer

With above-normal fire danger forecast, shrinking brigades across south west Victoria have merged to cut administration overlaps.

Zara Cuthbertson
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When spring turns to summer, a lack of rain could leave West Vic exposed

When spring turns to summer, a lack of rain could leave West Vic exposed

“The more fuel available, the hotter and more intense a bushfire can become and the faster it can spread.”

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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Meet the North Hamilton Fire Brigade’s first-ever female lieutenant

Meet the North Hamilton Fire Brigade’s first-ever female lieutenant

The single mum, student nurse and business owner is confident if she can do it, so can other women.

Zara Cuthbertson
CFACFA
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$30M CFA grants raise eyebrows amid rural levy anger

$30M CFA grants raise eyebrows amid rural levy anger

As the state government doubles volunteer equipment grants to $30 million, some working for rural CFA brigades say it may be an attempt to quiet frustration.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Warnings issued as Western Vic set to face increased bushfire risk this winter

Warnings issued as Western Vic set to face increased bushfire risk this winter

The region’s ongoing drought and warm autumn weather has raised bushfire concerns for CFA officials.

Zara Cuthbertson
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West Vic farmers get $37.7M boost as state pauses emergency services levy for 12 months

West Vic farmers get $37.7M boost as state pauses emergency services levy for 12 months

After a fiery fortnight of rallying, West Vic farmers could see some temporary reprieve.

Zara Cuthbertson
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"This is war": Farmers and firefighters furious about new levy

"This is war": Farmers and firefighters furious about new levy

There are protests in Melbourne and across Western Victoria today as outrage builds over the levy hike that’s already driven thousands of CFA volunteers to hang up their uniforms.

Zara Cuthbertson