Coffs Coast Advocate

‘Be ready’: This fire season, don’t assume RFS will save you

AFTER last year’s devastating bushfires, the messages to be prepared are starting early.

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14th Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

Lismore City Council general manager Shelley Oldham with mayor Isaac Smith, local emergency management officer Scott Turner and Paula Newman, strategic planning co-ordinator.

Suspicious bushfire reignited in Bellingen Shire

Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact police.

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26th Aug. 2020 6:08 PM

The NSW RFS Mid North Coast team posted this image of the Providence Rd fire on their Facebook page.

Four car crash south of Lismore

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a two vehicle crash.

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22nd Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

TWO CAR CRASH: Paramedics are at the scene of a two car crash on Wyrallah Rd, Tucki Tucki. File Photo.

Fireys battle flare up of bush fire

NEARBY residents are urged to monitor conditions as winds are expected to strengthen.

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20th Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

A fire at Duranbah has burnt more than 225ha.

Cultural burns key to averting bushfire crisis

Indigenous leader calls for investment to reduce fire risk and enable cultural practice

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08th Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

Coffs Harbour Local Aboriginal Land Council Land & Sea Ranger - Narina Ferguson at a cultural burn.

GET READY: New truck, fresh start for fire crew

Proceeds from Celeste Barber’s $51.3 million fundraiser find their way to local RFS brigade.

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07th Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

Ulmarra Rural Fire Service captain John Crean with the unit's new fire truck.

Technology to help firefighters with burn-offs

As the new season approaches, you can help prevent unnecessary calls to emergency services

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04th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Do you need a fire permit in your area?

NSW RFS said the bush fire season has started early in some regions and urged people to check before lighting a fire.

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03rd Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

FILE PHOTO: NSW RFS said the bush fire season has started early this year in some regions, including Tenterfield, where homes were lost last year to bush fire. Picture: David Swift.

‘IT’LL BURN AGAIN’: Fire captain reflects on horror season

Clarence Valley fire brigades are ready to face up again 12 months on since the first calls ignited the start of the worst...

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29th July 2020 11:07 AM

An out of control fire at Shark Creek/Brooms Head kept fire fighters stretched to the limit on Sunday 8th September. Photo Frank Redward

‘IT’S OVERWHELMING’: Big donation helps brigade do little things

The community support has been overwhelming for local brigades this year, but one donation had Gulmarrad firefighters...

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22nd July 2020 12:07 AM

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