Media releases

Statement - State of EmergencyThe New South Wales Premier has formally revoked the State of Emergency which was declared on 20 October 2013 to assist firefighting efforts in the recent bush fires.The New South Wales Premier has formally revoked the

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• Statement-State-of-Emergency.pdf (PDF, 120.3 KB)

Funeral of the late David BlackOn behalf of Rebal Ag - The family of the late David Black have extended their thanks to the many friends, colleagues and well-wishers for all the support they have received since David's tragic death while fighting

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• Funeral-of-the-late-David-Black.pdf (PDF, 148.9 KB)

The Late David BlackIssued on behalf of Rebel Ag: The Black family and Directors and Staff of Rebel Ag regret to advise the tragic loss of Managing Director and Chief Pilot, David Black on Thursday morning, 24 October 2013.At the time of the accident

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• The-Late-David-Black.pdf (PDF, 8.2 KB)

Calling on all Blue Mountains bushfire affected residentsOn behalf of Blue Mountains City Council The Blue Mountains Bushfire Recovery Centre have called for residents with destroyed and damaged properties to attend tonight's Public Meeting at

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• Calling-on-all-Blue-Mountains-bushfire-affected-residents.pdf (PDF, 114.1 KB)

Statement - Aircraft CrashThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can confirm the crash of an aircraft a short time ago, west of Ulladulla. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can confirm the crash of an aircraft a short time ago, west of

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• Statement-Aircraft-Crash.pdf (PDF, 119.3 KB)

Statement - State Mine Fire InvestigationInvestigations by NSW RFS fire investigators have determined the State Mine fire near Lithgow was started as a result of live ordnance exercises on Marrangaroo Army Range. The fire started on Wednesday 16

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• Statement-State-Mine-Fire-Investigation.pdf (PDF, 121.3 KB)

Update - Damage AssessmentMore than 200 properties have now been confirmed destroyed following this week's fires.Building Impact AnalysisMore than 200 properties have now been confirmed destroyed following this week's fires.Building Impact Analysis

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• Update-Damage-Assessment.pdf (PDF, 124.1 KB)

Update Fire investigationPreliminary investigations by NSW RFS fire investigators on the Linksview Road (Springwood) and Mt York (Mount Victoria) fires have determined the fires started as a result of powerlines during strong winds.Contact: State

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• Update-Fire-investigation.pdf (PDF, 121.8 KB)

Update - Winmalee and Springwood areasA further assessment of properties has been completed in the Springwood and Winmalee areas.At this stage, 193 properties have been destroyed, with 109 damaged.Approximately 95 percent of the Springwood and

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• Update-Winmalee-and-Springwood-areas.pdf (PDF, 125.5 KB)

Total fire bans until further noticeTotal fire bans have been declared in four areas until further notice, due to the large number of uncontained fires, and forecast deteriorating conditions in coming days.The total fire bans will cover the

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• Total-fire-bans-until-further-notice.pdf (PDF, 122.9 KB)