Increased fire risk on the east coast ahead of widespread rainfall across much of the country

Due to hot spring air, an enhanced fire warning is being issued on the central east coast ahead of heavy rains in northeast New South Wales this week. Forecasts from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction show that most of the rainfall over the next seven days will be concentrated in the Lismore area.

Cuballing firefighter receives Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award at WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards

A Wheatbelt volunteer firefighter has received the highest personal award a bush fire volunteer can receive from the government for his unwavering courage and outstanding contribution to public safety. Anthony “Morty” Mort, Captain of the Cuballing/Popanyinning Bush Fire Brigade, received the Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award at the Crown Perth on 7 September.