Pressure on fire starters
Suspicious fires are a constant issue for the Victoria Police Arson and Explosives Squad which responds to and investigate instances involving arson across the...
Complacency is the danger
By MELISSA MEEHAN
RESIDENTS in the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia are being warned not to be complacent this fire season.
Worried some may...
Think – before it happens
FIRES can flare up wherever there is grassland or bush - even on the fringes of our cities and suburbs.
For anyone living in a...
Take the next step and prepare your plan
Preparing a property for fire and planning as a household should be on the agenda for all Victorians in the lead-up to summer.
“Research tells...
Check ratings and save lives
THIS summer, checking fire danger ratings to understand the daily fire risk is an important way to protect yourself and your family from fire.
Fire...
CFA gets your life in order
THE Emerald CFA is selling a 2015 CFA themed premium diary.
The dairy is a smart, black leather-look A5 size dairy with red stitching...
Winemaker in harmony with award
By SHANNON MCBRIDE
AN AWARD winning Tynong vineyard has taken out another major award as part of a Gippsland wine showcase.
Cannibal Creek Winery...
Angry silence for minute delay
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A PAKENHAM school’s decision to delay its Remembrance Day silence has been met with community outrage.
Pakenham Secondary College staged their...
Cash promise for SES
OUTDATED SES facilities in Emerald will be given a $1.8 million facelift if the State Government is re-elected on 29 November.
Member for Gembrook...
Horses show the way
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
AS ONE 10-year-old disabled rider trotted her favourite horse in Officer last week, her teacher predicted she’d one day work...
If the shoe fits …
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
IF ever a name suited a pet, this Pakenham rainbow lorikeet would take the cake.
Seven-year-old Cheeky Bum is mischievous to...
Esme pens book deal
By BEN CAMERON
A 17-YEAR-OLD Beaconsfield student’s passion has helped her achieve a goal many writers spend a lifetime trying for.
Beaconhills College’s Esme...
Champs, chats and chokes
DAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on,...
