Articles posted on 13 March 2008

Mannerim Fire - Video report
The Bellarine Group in Region 7 swung into action on Monday 3 March after reports of a fire on Banks Road in Mannerim. The fire was burning in a SE direction and ten CFA tankers and Helitak 347 . . . more>>


Firefighting with recycled water
Prolonged below average rainfall has led to a significant deficit in water availability for firefighting in most parts of the state. If experts are correct, future water availability will continue to be limited . . . more>>


Eynesbury Golf Day; supporting CFA - Video report
CFA took part in this year’s Marcus Oldham College’s Fundraising Golf Day at the Eynesbury Homestead. Part proceeds of this year’s golf day event to go to CFA in support of its educational schools programs . . . more>>


In a word competition - only one week left!
There is only one week left to enter the hugely popular 'In a word' competition! Entries close 5pm Thursday 20 March. Get your word in now for your chance to win two-nights' accommodation . . . more>>


Drought Busting in Region 23
As a CFA Operations Manager, Stewart Kreltszheim is well travelled in Region 23 and well aware of the pressures that ongoing drought and last year’s fires have placed on families and individuals . . . more>>


Saturday morning at the Tatong farmers' market
Country quiet, clear skies and mild temperatures; the wafting smell of fresh coffee and pancakes; stalls laden with seedlings, relishes (like caramelised onion and fig), jams (like blood plum) . . . more>>