Lismore & District

Lismore & District Four separate grass fires burnt approximately 440,000 hectares in just 8 hours. The fires were a catastrophic event.

Lismore Rural Fire Brigades Group was formed in September 1944 after devastating fires swept through the Western District of Victoria earlier that year. 500 homes were burnt, more than 15 people were killed and there were vast stock losses. In 1961 Cressy was the final brigade to join the Group, making up the 9 Brigade membership which has continued to the present day. The Lismore Group became reg

istered with the CFA in 1961. The Brigades in the Group turn out to fight grass, scrub, bush & structural fires. They also respond to motor vehicle accidents, chemical, biological & hazardous waste material incidents, confined space, high angle & trench rescue incidents & occasionally boat fires on the local lakes. The Brigades also support other emergency services at incidents, including flood assistance.

28/08/2026

Heads up Derri & District, the Hamilton Highway level crossing will be fully closed for works from 8 p.m. Friday the 28th until 6 p.m. Monday the 31st. That's the main closure to plan around.

More broadly, ARTC is performing works from 7 a.m. Monday the 24th of August to 6 p.m. Friday the 4th of September, weather permitting. Detours will be in place via Camperdown–Derrinallum Road, with traffic controllers and signage on site. For property access close to the crossing, check onsite directions or contact ARTC. Please allow extra time and follow all directions.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and please stay safe on the roads. 💛💚❤️

24/08/2026
20/08/2026

Free Mental Health Support for VIC Firefighters

Washaway required.
20/08/2026

Washaway required.

19/08/2026

People in the south-west Victorian town of Portland fear a deadly bird flu is to blame for hundreds of bird deaths this week, as carcasses begin to pile up.

Read here: https://ab.co/4gpouPx

19/08/2026

AFAC has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring 2026 with fire authorities predicting a heightened risk of fire across northern and southeastern NSW, south-east Queensland, northeastern Tasmania, parts of WA, SA and Victoria, and large parts of the NT.

Read here: https://www.afac.com.au/public-resources/seasonal-bushfire-outlook-spring-2026

AFAC CEO Rob Webb said: “This outlook highlights a heightened risk of fire across several parts of the country, driven by a combination of dry conditions in the east and increased fuel loads through parts of central and northern Australia."

"The variety of risk factors across different regions reinforces the need for communities to understand their local conditions and prepare early."

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook is an expert analysis of bushfire fuels, past rainfall, temperature, and climate outlooks undertaken by the Bureau of Meteorology and fire agencies across Australia.

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10/08/2026

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