ABC: Royal commission into bushfire crisis to examine climate change, harmonised approach to hazard reduction
Key points: The draft terms of reference include the risks posed by longer, hotter and drier seasons The inquiry will also look at potential benefits of harmonising hazard reduction burns nationally The Prime Minister wants [...]
ABC: Drinking water to be trucked into more than a dozen West Australian towns due to ‘unprecedented’ dry
Key points: Millions of litres of drinking water set to be trucked into more than a dozen WA towns by end of March Average winter rainfall in the south-west corner of WA has decreased by [...]
Manjimup-Bridgetown Times: Fire cash boon
Lower South West local governments are fired up about community safety, following last week’s announcement of their share in $5.5 million for bushfire risk mitigation. Manjimup Shire Council will receive $395,600 to carry out 48 [...]
Just another heart-warming reminder from the crew at Lower Chittering VBFB
This is the stuff that keeps us going when things look a bit grim. Take a look at the recent Facebook post from the Lower Chittering Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade below: It's not just our [...]
Calling artists with big “Bushfire Volunteers” concepts
We're not yet sure how the artists and designs will be chosen, but if you or someone you know would like to pitch for funding to paint a mural with a "Bushfire Volunteers" theme, please [...]
Mandurah Mail: Australia’s first Bushfire Centre of Excellence under construction in Peel
The Peel region will be home to Australia's first Bushfire Centre of Excellence after the first sod was turned at the site last week. Construction will now officially commence on the $18 million purpose-built centre [...]
Has your Brigade registered for its $500 Coles Gift Card?
Just before Christmas, the Coles Group generously decided to donate a $500 gift card to Australian Volunteer Bush (and Rural/Country) Fire Brigades as a thank you for the work our amazing volunteers give. Understandably [...]
Free tickets to NRL Club Nines for Bushfire Volunteers
As a thank you for the work you do in the community, the NRL would like to offer WA Bushfire Volunteers staff and personnel the opportunity to secure four complimentary tickets to NRL Club Nines [...]
Kalbarri VFRS post says it all – many colours are what makes rainbows beautiful!
We saw the fantastic photo and comment below posted by our cousins at the Kalbarri VFRS on Facebook yesterday and thought the key message was very important to share: Many colours, one job! Something like [...]
South Western Times: Collie volunteer firey awarded medal for 50 years of service
Terry Hunter knows the bush like the back of his hand — the smell of the eucalypts, the sound of the birds, the colour of the sand. He also knows how quickly it can all [...]