Tsunami of fire
Terry Ross spent three decades rebuilding a 1946 Chevy ute.
“My dad was a Chevrolet fan. It was always Chevs in our family,” he said.
“I...
My memories of fire and fury
The images I saw while flying over the Yarra Ranges on Sunday 8 February 2009 are seared into my mind, as vivid today as...
We must remember
This special edition to mark 10 years since Black Saturday has come from the heart.
It’s been a painstaking process, from poring over our coverage...
Bushfires near Buxton
There are two small bushfires burning in the Black Range State Forest, 10 kilometres south-west of Buxton.
The CFA has issued an advice message from...
Vale, Ray
Badger Creek Fire Brigade’s longest serving captain has died.
Raymond Ernest Frogley, known as Ray, passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 January at Bairnsdale, aged...
New eyes on YCA
Two new groups will form to help to implement the Yellingbo Conservation Area draft 10-year plan.
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) Port...
Stitching up their future
VicForests is supporting Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley with a $2000 boost.
The cash will go towards buying backing fabric, wadding and threads.
The grant, delivered under...
Gruyere grass fire alert
UPDATE 8.45pm: The fire has been contained.
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There is an out of control grass and scrub fire burning in Killara Road, Gruyere.
The CFA has issued...
Christine’s last post
The Erickson Skycrane helicopter, nicknamed Christine, that ditched into a Gippsland dam on Monday 28 January had spent the previous day operating from its...
Rare lily in logging coupe
A rare lily is growing within an active logging coupe in Powelltown, citizen scientists say.
The tall astelia lily (astelia australiana) was only known to...
Nicole’s made a mark
Lilydale’s Nicole Harvey joined the CFA in Victoria in April 1998 as the state fire investigation co-ordinator and a fire investigator.
Over the past 20...
Wandin kicks off Australia Day
Wandin Public Hall opened in 1952 and was reserved every Saturday for dancing. While there was no dancing on this Australia Day, within the...
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Teacher workforce modelling reveals positive trends
The Victorian Government is helping Victorian kids get a world class education by growing the teaching workforce across the state.
On Sunday 15 December,...
