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Climate outlook overview January to March 2015

 The Bureau of Meteorology has released its climate forecast for the period January to March 2015.

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Burrendong Dam Fire‏

 A fire burnt on the Eastern side of Burrendong Dam on Sunday 21st December 2014.

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Controlled burn a summer essential‏

 A hazard reduction burn was conducted at Bourke Hill Mitchell Highway on Saturday.

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Welding fire sends 40 hectares up in smoke: RFS

 A fire that scorched land and could have threatened property at Dubbo was started by the use of a welder, authorities say.

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Climate outlook overview December 2014 to February 2015‏

 See the Climate outlook overview for December to February

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Summer Fire Warning‏

 The start of summer has seen fire authorities issue warnings for people to prepare for a bush fire.

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General public video on bush fire spread

  The NSW Rural Fire Service is using a video from the general public to show how rapidly a fire can spread from initial ignition.

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Firefighters tackle Goonoo blaze near Dubbo

THE Orana Rural Fire Service (RFS) is continuing to patrol a fire that burnt out a 160-hectare section of the Goonoo State Forest.

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RFS asks farmers to delay harvest

DUBBO was among a host of NSW centres that sweltered in 40 degree-plus temperatures yesterday, prompting the NSW Rural Fire Service to ask farmers in the Orana and other regions to delay harvesting during the hottest and driest part of the day.

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Stop harvest during Sunday 23/11/2014

Due to the hot weather and increased fire danger today, we're asking farmers in the Mid Lachlan Valley, South West Slopes, Canobolas and Orana areas to cease harvesting during the hottest part of the day, to help prevent fires starting.

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