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Rural fireys issue warning as bushfire season approaches

The Rural Fire Service has urged south west Queensland residents to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season following the...

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07th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

BE PREPARED: The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is urging south west Queensland residents to start preparing for the upcoming bushfire season while conditions are favourable .Picture: Richard Gosling

Eight fire crews on scene battling Western Downs bushfire

FIREFIGHTERS have been working around the clock to keep Western Downs properties safe as an out of control blaze tears...

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06th Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

FIREFIGHTERS have been working around the clock to keep Western Downs properties safe as out of control blaze tears through Dunmore. Pic: RFS Queensland.

Crews enter fifth hour of battling blaze

A water-bombing helicopter was called to bolster the firefighting effort earlier this afternoon.

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02nd Nov. 2020 5:11 PM

A water-bombing helicopter is helping fight a fire on Mount Whitsunday Rd, Airlie Beach.

Fiery clash over RFS drinking water supplies

Volunteer claims brigade told that potable drinking water will no longer be supplied.

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05th Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

‘Truckless’ brigade gifted new custom-made vehicle

The retrofitted vehicle has been tailor-made for crews and has been welcomed as a ‘great asset’ for the community.

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16th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

The Bowen River Rural Fire Brigade, which covers a large part of the Collinsville township and up towards the Burdekin Dam, will receive a new vehicle. Picture: Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland

Fireys budget cut claims denied

Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher has hit back at LNP criticism.

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11th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher with members from Gladstone Area Promotion Development Limited, Mt Larcom Show Society, Gladstone Regional Council and Mt Larcom and District Rural Fire Service.

What a La Nina alert means for the Whitsundays

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the chance of a La Nina weather pattern has increased to 70 per cent.

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08th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

La Nina could bring a wetter than average wet season as well as an increased likelihood of cyclones. Source: iStock.

Lifelong RFDS supporter passes away aged 90

Remembering a man who devoted his entire working life to his farm in the Banana Shire.

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06th April 2020 12:04 AM

Fire brigade moves out of the cattle shed, into new home

Firefighters operating out of an old shed originally designed as a cattle pavilion will soon move into a brand new premise...

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22nd Jan. 2020 9:01 AM

The Maleny Rural Fire Brigade and SES have operated out of a cattle shed for years but finally will move into a purpose-built new facility. Photo: Contributed

’You’re an inspiration’: Fireys overwhelmed by support

Cannon Valley volunteer firefighter said he would ‘go back tomorrow’ to help the fire-ravaged South Coast.

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15th Jan. 2020 4:01 PM

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