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07/05/2026

Come down to the Collector Station this morning from 9 till 11am and have a chat with RFS District staff about the Draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan for the Southern Tablelands.

20/04/2026

The Collector Rural Fire Brigade AGM will be held on Tuesday 5th May starting at 7.30pm at the Collector Memorial Hall.
All members of the community are welcome.

31/03/2026

🔥 Bush Fire Danger Period Concludes – Key Information for Landholders

As of midnight today, 31 March, the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will conclude across the six Districts within the South Eastern Area Command.

While a fire permit may no longer be required, there are still important legal responsibilities in place for anyone planning to burn.

If you intend to conduct a burn, you must:

✔ Notify NSW RFS at least 24 hours prior You can submit your notification online here: 🌐 www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
✔ Notify your immediate neighbours at least 24 hours prior

This is critical to help prevent unnecessary Triple Zero (000) calls and avoid emergency brigade responses to planned burns.

⚠️ Important: If you live within a Fire and Rescue NSW Fire District, a fire permit is required year-round. Permits can be applied for via the Fire and Rescue NSW website.

Before lighting up, ensure you:

• Check weather conditions
• Have appropriate resources on hand
• Monitor the fire at all times
• Remain in attendance until the fire is fully extinguished

For more information on BFDP and safe burning practices, visit: 🌐 www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

Your actions help keep our community safe and support our volunteers.

NSW RFS - Shoalhaven
NSW RFS Southern Tablelands Zone
NSW Rural Fire Service - Far South Coast Team
NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George
NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District
Riverina Highlands RFS

12/03/2026

FYI

An Agricultural burn will be taking place this evening in the Currawang/Lucky Pass area. Smoke will be visible in the area while this takes place

10/02/2026

The fire danger returns back to high today Wednesday 11th Feb. All permits are suspended.

05/02/2026

🟠🟠 TOTAL FIRE BAN TOMORROW (06/02/2026) EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING 🟠🟠

Tomorrow, a Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Southern Ranges Weather District (Upper Lachlan, Goulburn Mulwaree, Yass Valley, and Queanbeyan-Palerang LGA's)

What does this mean for you?
Extreme Fire Danger days mean conditions will be dangerous, fires will spread quickly and be extremely difficult to control, and lives and homes are at risk.

🚫A Total Fire Ban means no fires are permitted in the open. If you're camping in the area, do not light a campfire.
🚒Report all fires to Triple Zero (000).
📖Check your bushfire plan and ensure that your property is fire-ready tonight, don't leave it till the fire starts.
⚠️If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
🚜Reconsider doing hot works like welding, grinding, or slashing, as one spark is all it takes to start a fire.
🚗Reconsider traveling through bushfire risk areas.
💨Don’t wait to see smoke — leave early if your plan is to go.

Stay informed via the Fires Near Me app or www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

For information about what you can and can't do during a Total Fire Ban, go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../fdr.../total-fire-ban-rules

Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Upper Lachlan Shire Council, Yass Valley Council

09/01/2026

🧯🚒Total Fire Ban – Southern Tablelands District 🚒🧯
Saturday 10 January 2026
A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow across the Southern Tablelands District, which includes the Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan, and Yass Valley LGAs.

What does this mean for you and your family?:

The Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME, meaning conditions will be dangerous, fires will spread quickly and be extremely difficult to control, and lives and homes are at risk.
Check your bushfire plan and ensure that your property is fire-ready.
If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
Reconsider traveling through bushfire risk areas.
Don’t wait to see smoke — leave early if your plan is to go.
A Total Fire Ban means no fires are permitted in the open. If you're camping in the area, do not light any campfires.
Report all fires to Triple Zero (000).
Stay informed via the Fires Near Me app or www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

For information about what you can and can't do during a Total Fire Ban, go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../fdr.../total-fire-ban-rules

08/01/2026

The fire danger rating for tomorrow (Friday) is forecast to be 🟡HIGH.🟡
Although there is no total fire ban, all permits have been suspended from Friday 9 January to Sunday 11 January 2026.

⚠️Please exercise extreme caution throughout this period, as the consequences if a fire were to occur within our catchment are extremely serious.
🛑Stop and think!🛑
🤔 Do you REALLY need to do that particular hot task at this time?
🌡️ Can you do it in the cool of the early morning or the early evening?
📅 Can you do it next week?

💡 Prepare now. Know your plan - need some help check out www.myfireplan.com.au

➡️ Check www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for updates.

📱 Download the Hazards Near Me NSW app for real-time information.

Collector Memorial Hall will be open in the afternoon/evenings to provide an air-conditioned area for community members to cool down.

👥 Please check on each other over this summer heat, and also spare a thought for domestic pets, livestock and native wildlife by ensuring water supplies are freely available.

07/01/2026

Fire danger for Thursday 8/1/26 will be high and permits are suspended throughout the Southern Tablelands. The High rating will remain for Friday and moving into Saturday we expect to see dangerous fire conditions with an FDR of EXTREME as the hot weather makes way for a cooler change on Sunday.

So now is the time to review and enact your fire plan for the coming days.

https://www.myfireplan.com.au/

17/12/2025

The warm windy weather returns today. The fire danger rating returns to HIGH and permits are suspended.

Address

Brennan Street
Collector, NSW
2581

Website

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

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