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24/12/2024

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20/12/2024

Planned burns will be carried out by the CFA around the township of Dunkeld starting Saturday, December 21, to help protect assets against the ongoing Grampians National Park - Yarram Gap fires.

Residents and visitors should be aware that there will be numerous trucks, machinery, and firefighters in the area. We kindly ask everyone to stay clear of these activities if possible.
Additionally, you may notice smoke from both the planned burns and the Yarram Gap fires.

The burns will take place at several locations, including:
- Mereweather Lane
- Fairburn Street
- West of the Dunkeld Consolidated School and Sports Ground
- East of the Dunkeld Consolidated School and Sports Ground, up to Cemetery Road
- Dunkeld Racecourse
- Corner of Taylor Road and Old Ararat Road
- Old Ararat Road from Dunkeld to Maroona-Glenthompson Road
- Dunkeld-Cavendish Road
- Dunkeld Arbotetum

The planned burns are scheduled to begin on Saturday and are expected to continue through Monday, provided that weather conditions remain favorable.

To stay up to date with events in the area, visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/ and https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
or download the free VicEmergency app

Southern Grampians Shire Council VicEmergency - Barwon South West VicEmergency - Grampians Mixx889 981 3HA Eyewatch - Southern Grampians Police Service Area

19/12/2024

UPDATE: Tonight, Thursday 19 December 2024 at 7:30pm.

Local community members are invited to drop-in for a Community Meeting tonight to find out about the current fire situation.

Community members can find out more about the different tools available to help keep up to date with current fire information.

No need to book, you are welcome to drop in anytime during the allocated time.

This meeting will be livestreamed here: https://www.facebook.com/southerngrampiansshirecouncil

19/12/2024

🔥 Grampians National Park - Yarram Gap Road

The CFA Community Engagement teams will doing information points at several locations throughout the day to provide information on the current fire situation in the Grampians.
These include:
- Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre
- Dunkeld Royal Mail
- Dunkeld Relief Centre
- MJ's Roadhouse in Glenthompson
- Cavendish Bridge Café

They will also be visiting various campsites in these areas.

Community Information Sessions -
Local community members are invited to drop-in to chat with Incident Controller Mark Gunning (Horsham Incident Control Centre).
▪️ Thursday 19th December 2024, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Willaura Supermarket, 36 Main Street, Willaura
▪️ Thursday 19th December 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Moyston General Store
1369 Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Moyston

VicEmergency - Barwon South West
VicEmergency - Grampians

16/12/2024

Remember to submit your address! 🎄🎄🎄

Let’s light up Mixx!

15/12/2024

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Today, Monday, 16 December 2024, across the Southwest, Wimmera, Mallee, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong), North Central, Northern Country and the West and South Gippsland regions due to elevated fire danger conditions.

This means no fires can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm.

Forecasts predict hot, dry, and windy conditions across Victoria. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 42-47°C in the north of the state and 33-42°C in the south. Strong north to northwest winds, with damaging gusts of up to 80 km/h, are expected ahead of a south to south-westerly cool change, which will sweep across the state from the southwest at around 2 pm, extend further west by 5 pm, and reach central parts of the state by 8 pm.

Before the change, dry thunderstorms and lightning are possible, while the change itself may bring wet thunderstorms.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan urged Victorians to take these conditions seriously and prepare accordingly.

“Total Fire Bans are declared to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading in dangerous weather conditions,” he said.

“With strong winds and the potential for fire spotting up to 2–3 km ahead of the main fire front, any fire that starts could spread rapidly and threaten homes, communities, and lives.”

Jason reminded residents in all TFB regions to have their bushfire survival plans ready and act early if conditions worsen.

“If you live in a fire-prone area, now is the time to review your fire plan and make sure you are prepared to leave early if needed. Don’t wait until it’s too late to act,” he said.

“A Total Fire Ban means harvesting activities, like operating headers or tractors, must be carefully managed, as sparks or heat from equipment can easily ignite dry grass,” Jason added.

“Fireworks and open-air fires, including campfires, are completely off-limits too.”

Non-compliance with Total Fire Ban restrictions can result in heavy penalties, including fines or imprisonment.

“Staying informed and acting early can make all the difference in a fire emergency. Tune into emergency broadcasts, visit emergency.vic.gov.au, and keep updated on the latest conditions in your area,” Jason said.

Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.

For more information on what you can and can't do visit the Can I or Can't I page on the CFA website.

Victorians should also make sure they have access to more than one source of information.

They include:
▪ ABC local radio, commercial and designated radio stations of Sky News
▪ The VicEmergency App
▪ The VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au
▪ The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226
▪ CFA or VicEmergency Twitter or Facebook

12/12/2024

Please make sure you take care on the roads.

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11/12/2024

Dylan is in the Christmas Spirit at Harvey Norman Hamilton!
That where we are today - come and grab a Christmas deal!

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It's International Mountain Day! 🏔🏔

10/12/2024

Member for Lowan not impressed.

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09/12/2024

Get in the spirit of Christmas and share your address on our Christmas Light Map!
Let's light up every town in the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Shires!

Let’s light up Mixx!

08/12/2024

2 Weeks to go of 60K Christmas Cash!
300 people taking home a share of $60,000!
Get shopping (and scanning) - at participating local businesses.
Find them here 👇
https://60kchristmascash.com.au/

06/12/2024

06/12/2024

Everyone looked great!
St Mary’s Christmas Parade bringing the Christmas Spirit to Hamilton!

05/12/2024

We. Want. You!
This is a full-time position in our Hamilton office.

03/12/2024

We wish Codi a speedy recovery.

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