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Climate change will impact on hazard reduction burns

The Climate Council has released a new report on bushfires, which states the bushfire season is becoming longer and more intense.

Published Date: 09 Dec 2013

Central Western Daily By NADINE MORTON THE magic number for Stuart Clarke was 95. After years of sickness and dire health predictions he has reached his magic number, or weight, and now he says his future is looking brighter.

Published Date: 16 Nov 2013

NSW GOVERNMENT MOVES TO PROTECT EMERGENCY WORKERS AND HOMEOWNERS FROM BUSH FIRE THREAT

NSW Government is introducing laws that will streamline hazard reduction processes, strengthen offences and protect emergency service workers.

Published Date: 13 Nov 2013

Tap into bushfire survival plan

Central Western Daily By NADINE MORTONORANGE fire crews hope that a newly-created smartphone app will help the local community avoid the devastating impacts of a bushfire.

Published Date: 11 Nov 2013

Blayney Fatal Car Crash

A woman was killed in a fatal car crash near Blayney on Friday 1st November 2013. Local rural fire brigades attended the accident.

Published Date: 05 Nov 2013

Springside Gumtree meeting

A Gum Tree Meeting for Springside, Springhill, Tallwood, Panuara and Burnt yards was held on Tuesday 28th October 2013, with 24 people in attendance.

Published Date: 28 Oct 2013

Smoke covering city no cause for concern

Central Western Daily By NADINE MORTONORANGE fire crews have reassured residents the thick blanket of smoke covering the city today has blown in from fires burning to the east.

Published Date: 28 Oct 2013

Army reservists on standby as Orange crews lend a hand

Central Western Daily By NADINE MORTONA WEEK into the Blue Mountains bushfire emergency and now Orange Army Reserve personnel are on standby to respond.

Published Date: 24 Oct 2013