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DFFH*: A website has been established by Agriculture Victoria which includes key information on the current Avian Influenza situation. The website includes maps and information about ‘Movement controls’. Agriculture Victoria website Avian influenza | Poultry diseases | Animal diseases | Biosecurity | Agriculture Victoria  Farm Biosecurity Practices https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/emergency-animal-diseases/information-for-farm-visitors-service-providers  Department of Health advisory update: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/human-case-of-avian-influenza-bird-flu-detected-in-returned-traveller-to-victoria *DFFH:…

CFA: Victorian fire agencies and regulator urge caution over lithium-ion battery fire risks Victorian fire services are responding to at least one significant lithium-ion battery-related fire each week and this trend is expected to increase. To find out more on charging and battery safety, click on the link https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/charging-and-battery-safety Multiple Agencies: Community Planning for Emergencies ASC:…

CFA: Community meetings for Home Fire Safety Home Fire Safety along with the Hazard Kitchen simulator Early fire Safe = young mothers Contact Maureen Piera if you or your club/s you belong to, would like a guest speaker or information session. Maureen Piera – Community Fireguard Co-Ordinator CFA – North East Region T: 0260 289…

CFA: Lifting of Fire Restrictions The Fire Danger Period is ending in ALPINE. To end at 0100 hours on Monday 15 April 2024. DEECA: Reminder to protect valuable paddock trees when burning stubble. Landholders are being urged to take the necessary steps to protect paddock trees when burning stubble on their properties. Document Library CFA: Have you checked…

*DFFH: North East Resilience Network workshop. Get to know others in the Northeast Resilience Network, learn more about each other’s resilience work, deep dive into key issues and challenges, and help us plan our next workshop When: 18 April, 10.30am to 2.30pm  Where: Chiltern Neighbourhood House 11 Main Street, Chiltern Register here: www.uppermurraynhn.org/event-details-registration/… *Department Families Fairness and Housing…

*DEECA / FFM: Planned burning reduces risk of future bushfires Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across the state to reduce the risk of bushfires on the community and environment. Register for the latest updates about where and when FFMVic deliver planned burning at https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/. Document Library *DEECA:…

*: ASC: MENS MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP | ‘Are you bogged mate?’ – is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush. Join Mary O’Brien for this FREE event where she talks honestly and earnestly about life’s challenges, and you’ll chat about being bogged and…

DEECA: Planned Burns Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is undertaking planned burning to reduce the size, intensity, and impact of bushfires on communities and the environment. Reducing fuels such as grass, leaves, bark, shrubs and fallen branches means fires are less intense, slower to spread, and safer for firefighters to control. To keep up to…

CFA: Remain Alert Unfortunately, Victoria has experienced a catastrophic fire danger rating and we have had fires in western Victoria with the loss of 25 homes. Summer is not over yet, nor the fire danger, please don’t be complacent, discuss your emergency plans with your family and be ready just in case. Better to be…

CFA: Planned Burns for Ovens District There are 3 attachments concerning this important information for our valleys. 1. The Community Flyer gives information on how to look after yourself, how to look after your property etc and very importantly, the actual areas (ha) that are proposed to be burnt. 2. Planned Burn Information sheet tells…