The Junee Bulletin

16/11/2025

- 38 Sleeps to go, and we will be celebrating 🎅🏻🍒🎅🏻🍒

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15/11/2025

🔥 FIRE CALL: Local firefighters were kept busy on Saturday afternoon after a grass fire erupted behind a home in amid gusty, high fire danger conditions.

The blaze is understood to have broken out beside a shed at the rear of a property on the corner of De Salis Drive and Gwynne Place.

Junee Fire & Rescue arrived on scene shortly before 5pm, supported by three local RFS crews.

Despite the challenging weather, the fire was contained to a small section of the property.

The shed sustained some damage, along with nearby items, but the swift response from both the home owner and local fire crews prevented the blaze from spreading further.

Moments after wrapping up at Gwynne Place — and before crews were able to return to station — local RFS volunteers were deployed to a second reported fire in Desalis Street at Old Junee, around 10km away.

Fortunately, that call turned out to be a false alarm, believed to have been a duplicate of the original incident due to similarities in the street and locality names.

Today’s back-to-back callouts highlight the readiness of Junee’s firefighters — paid and volunteer alike — to respond at a moment’s notice, especially on days when heightened fire danger keeps the entire community on edge.

⚠️ HIGH FIRE DANGER is again forecast for the Eastern Riverina tomorrow, November 16, with conditions set to ease overnight Sunday into Monday.

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14/11/2025

🚨 HARVEST SAFETY ALERT 🚨 Due to deteriorating weather conditions today, Saturday 15 November 2025, landholders undertaking harvest operations in the , , and LGAs are advised to stop and check local weather conditions against the Grain Harvest Guide before deciding to continue.

Those conducting harvesting are advised to do the follow:
🔥Stop: Stop Harvesting Operations
🔥Check: Check weather conditions, check the grain harvesting guide, and check your equipment.
🔥Decide: Only resume operations if safe to do
so and regularly reassess the conditions.

More information at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/grain-harvesting-guide

Due to deteriorating weather conditions today, Saturday 15 November 2025, landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Coolamon, Junee, Lockhart and Wagga Wagga LGAs are advised to stop and check local weather conditions against the Grain Harvest Guide before deciding to continue.

More information at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/grain-harvesting-guide

13/11/2025

CHRISTMAS HAS LANDED!🎄😍 ’s giant Christmas tree was lifted into place at dawn this morning, just in time for next week’s street party! 🎅🙌

There are now less than 10 days to go until Junee gathers for its annual Christmas on Broadway extravaganza! The tree will remain unlit until then, with the traditional lighting ceremony forming the highlight of the evening.

📣 Huge shoutout to Tony Butt of T-Line Steel Fabrication, who has personally overseen the tree’s installation every year free of charge, and to Andrew Coen of Coen Cranes, who made light work of the lift with the help of ‘ ’ 👏

🔗 Full story & photos in comments 👇

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
📍 Christmas on Broadway
🗓️ Saturday, November 22
🕓 4PM–9PM | Free entry

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13/11/2025

🚨HARVEST SAFETY ALERT🚨 Due to deteriorating weather conditions today, 13 November 2025 landholders undertaking harvest operations in the , , , , and are advised to stop and check local weather conditions against the Grain Harvest Guide before deciding to continue.

Those conducting harvesting are advised to do the follow:
🔥Stop: Stop Harvesting Operations
🔥Check: Check weather conditions, check the
grain harvesting guide, and check your equipment.
🔥Decide: Only resume operations if safe to do
so and regularly reassess the conditions.

Due to deteriorating weather conditions today, 13 November 2025 landholders undertaking harvest operations in the Federation, Berrigan, Wagga Wagga, Junee, Lockhart and Coolamon LGAs are advised to stop and check local weather conditions against the Grain Harvest Guide before deciding to continue.

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/grain-harvesting-guide

13/11/2025

😍🎄 IT’S UP! ’s Christmas tree has returned, marking the official start of the festive season 🎉🤩

The 8-metre giant was craned into place at dawn this morning — just in time for next week’s Christmas on Broadway street party 🎅🙌

The tree will remain unlit until then, with the traditional lighting ceremony forming the highlight of the evening.

📣 Huge shoutout to Tony Butt of T-Line Steel Fabrication, who has personally overseen the tree’s installation every year free of charge, and to Andrew Coen of Coen Cranes, who made light work of the lift with the help of ‘ ’ 👏

🔗 Full story & photos in comments 👇

📍 Christmas on Broadway
🗓️ Saturday, November 22
🕓 4PM–9PM | Free entry

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12/11/2025

WHAT A SHOW! 😍✨ These spectacular photos were taken in last night as a severe solar storm lit up skies right across the !

From paddocks to hilltops, families and photographers gathered under what was one of the longest and brightest aurora displays in recent memory.

Social media feeds across lit up with images, with sightings reported in every mainland state and territory except the Northern Territory.

🔗 Full story & images in comments 👇

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12/11/2025

30 YEARS OF KINDNESS: THANK YOU, ANNIE’S! 💚✨ For three decades, ’s much loved op shop has given dignity, comfort, and kindness to anyone who needed it. A listening ear. A warm welcome. Help when no one else knew.

“We don’t want a pat on the back for anything we do. We try to keep it anonymous.”

This Saturday, it’s our turn to give back as Annie’s celebrates a legacy of generosity 🎉🙌

Let’s show up and say thank you! Pop in for a free sausage, cake, or a chat — just stop by and say hello 👋

🔗 Full story + event details in comments👇

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12/11/2025

🚨🌌 MAJOR AURORA TONIGHT: Tips & Tricks 👇
With clear skies over and a powerful solar storm hitting , tonight is a rare chance to witness something spectacular — right from our own backyard!

A significant G4 geomagnetic storm is underway — with G5 intensity still possible — and it could trigger one of the longest and brightest Aurora Australis displays has seen in years. And with perfect viewing conditions tonight, we are in a prime spot! 🤯✨

This level of activity is rare — only the fourth G4 watch issued since 2005! So if you’ve never seen an aurora before, tonight could be your moment. And if you have — charge your batteries, clear your memory cards, and get ready!

If you spot anything — even the faintest glow — drop your photos in the comments and we’ll feature the best throughout the night. 🌌

Keep hope high, but expectations realistic — even faint colour counts 👌

👀 WHERE TO LOOK:

— High, unobstructed view towards the south.

— Best chance is south of the green “view line” on the map, but even north of it, cameras can pick up colour the eye can’t!

🕛 BEST TIMES:

— After sunset through to 1–3AM (AEDT), when the sky is darkest and the storm is strongest 👌

— Several waves of activity are expected, so don’t give up if you don’t see it straight away!

📸 VIEWING & PHOTO TIPS:

— Escape the town/city lights (country roads = gold).

— Use Night Mode / Long Exposure on your phone.

— Use a tripod (or something to rest your phone against) to help keep things steady while your phone’s shutter stays open to drink in the starlight.

— Use a timer! A single tap can jiggle your phone and ruin an otherwise perfect long exposure shot. Set a 3–5 second timer or use a Bluetooth remote shutter. Then, step back and let your phone do the work.

— For cameras: start with ISO 1600–3200 | f/2.8–4 | 3–8 sec exposure.

— Keep your lens clean. Dust can show up in long exposures.

💡 Pro tip: Your camera will see colour before your eyes do. Even if the sky looks dull, take a test shot!

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12/11/2025

CUTENESS OVERLOAD: Ducker Street traffic report — adorable and in no rush! 😍🐥

No stragglers. No apologies. Just vibes. 💅 🦆

(Yes, the street’s name is Ducker Street. And yes, the cameraman’s surname is Duck 😝🫣)

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11/11/2025

November? Babe, we’ve been ready since October 😜🫣 Yes, we hear your concerns. We’re ignoring them. 🎄💅

Consider this your gentle jingle-bell shove into the festive season 🎅🎁 🎉

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