NSW Rural Fire Service Announcement – NSW Bush Fire Danger Period begins on October 1
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is reminding Balranald and Wentworth residents that the Bush Fire Danger Period for these areas will commenced on Saturday October 1. FIRE PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED DURING THE STATUTORY BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD NSW RFS Superintendent Steve Walker advises that “Come October 1, any person burning in the […]
Neighbourhood Safer Places on the NSW RFS Website
Since 2010, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has been managing the Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) programme across New South Wales. The NSP concept evolved out of the 2009 Victorian Bush Fires Royal Commission. The primary purpose of a NSP is the protection of human life. Their function is to provide a place of last resort […]
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
For information regarding how and when the NDIS will roll out in NSW for people with disability, their families and carers and service providers, please click here http://ndis.nsw.gov.au/
Notice of Intended pesticide Application
Councils Weeds Officer, through a maintenance program, sprays intermittent weeds throughout the Shire. Under the Pesticides Regulation 2009, at least 5 working days’ notice must be provided before a licensed pest management technician (pest controller) uses pesticides to treat any common areas of a multiple occupancy property, or uses spray or liquid pesticides adjacent to […]
Wood Smoke Reduction – top tips for better woodheater operation
All slow combustion woodheaters tend to smoke at light-up or refuelling. However, there is no reason for woodheaters to smoke excessively for long periods of time if they are operated correctly and are well maintained. Minimising the emission of visible smoke from woodheaters and fireplaces can have substantial health benefits for the community in view […]
