Newlyn-Dean Fire Brigade, CFA

09/06/2026

We’ve received the below VicPol Community Sentiment survey for Hepburn, Moorabool & Golden Plains LGAs.

Feel free to complete if you are interested. Link Below

From: Hall, Brad
Sent: Friday, 5 June 2026 9:15 AM
Subject: Community Sentiment Survey - Victoria Police 2026

Good morning,

In the time I have been acting as the Local Area Commander for the Moorabool, Hepburn, and Golden Plains LGAs, it has been a pleasure to meet with you all.

As you would no doubt heard me say, my focus is to work collaboratively to deliver quality safety outcomes for the communities we serve.

With that in mind, I need your assistance.

For the month of June, the Victoria Police 2026 Community Sentiment Survey is open.

I ask that you disseminate this email with attached link as far across each of your networks as possible. The survey provides an opportunity for all Victorians to have their say on their police force. The more responses we receive, the greater the impact.

http://engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2026

Regards,

Brad HALL – Acting Inspector
Moorabool (Hepburn & Golden Plains) Local Area Commander

From 1 June 2026, we’re asking all Victorians about your local safety concerns, and where we can focus our efforts to keep you safer.

09/05/2026

Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums, caregivers, and mother figures in our community. 💐 Thank you for your endless patience, hard work, and the love you pour into everything you do.
We appreciate you today and every day! ❤️

25/04/2026

Today we pause to remember the courage and sacrifice of our Service Men and Women . We are forever grateful. Lest We Forget

24/04/2026

🚨 URGENT FIRE WARNING 🚨

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging NO fires tomorrow (25 April) due to hot temperatures and strong winds.

🔥 Do NOT light any fires

🔥 Extinguish existing burns completely OR monitor them constantly

🔥 Check any burns from the past week — they can easily flare up again

🔥 Conditions can change fast and fires can get out of control quickly

Please take this seriously and help keep our community safe.

21/04/2026

Now that we are at the end of the fire danger period, we would like to thank all our firefighters and families for their support over this season.👏👏

Our firefighters assisted in 29 fire calls. These were both local and on strike teams. Our brigade supported other brigades to crew their trucks on the strike teams.🔥🚒

06/04/2026

We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter long weekend. 🍫

Please don’t forget to change your smoke alarm battery. 🔋

Fire restrictions are still enforce until the 13th of April.

06/04/2026

The end of the fire danger period is coming on 13th of April.

This means you do not have to apply for a permit to burn, but there are still conditions you must comply to

📌An adult must be present while the burn is in progress
📌You must have enough water to extinguish the fire if it gets out of hand
📌comply with the Shires bylaws
📌Register your burn off with
Triple Zero Victoria on
📞1800 668 511
🌐 www.firepermits.vic.gov.au
📧[email protected]

If you need any advice, please phone your local captain or email [email protected]

22/03/2026

There is a large number of stubble burns happening across our areas today.

With lots of smoke present, please drive to the conditions as visibility will be affected.

14/03/2026

📣Please be aware that stubble burns are happening in our area over the coming weeks, these burns hold permits and have to meet a certain criteria. They are registered with 000.

You may see an increased amount of smoke in the area

‼️If in doubt and you believe you see a fire not involved in a stubble burn, call 000 🔥

09/03/2026

PERMITS TO CONDUCT CONTROLLED BURNS WILL BE ISSUED FROM Monday 9Th
Landowners who have made an application & received a permit will be conducting controlled burning in the rural areas from Monday 9Th of March, Permits are only issued for work related purposes to assist with the removal of stubble, grass & or potato tops

Permits are issued under the Country Fire Authority act
Permits to burn have very strict conditions that must be complied with.
Controlled burns can start from 10.00am on, Only if temperature is not over 30°, wind not greater than 15 km. Failure to comply with the terms & conditions will result in Police attending & possible legal action taken.

This year planed burns may be inspected before permits are issued

If you have any queries or need assistance, please phone your local captain or email [email protected]
All burn-offs must be registered with 000vic on 1800 668 511. or emailed to [email protected]
& the Captain of your local Fire Brigade notified before & approval given before light up.
Newlyn – Dean, Ian Smith 0408 518 301
Kooroocheang – Werona, Bruce Richardson 0439 700 888
Kingston – Allendale, Robt Haughie 0421 792 226
Mollongghip, Michael Day 0499 771 676
Smeaton, Ty Budd 0428 590 334
Glen Park, Tracey Webber 0423 056 330

Applications can be obtained on the CFA web, Digital Fire Permits https://firepermits.vic.gov.au/

If you need assistance, please phone your local captain or email [email protected] we are happy to help

If you believe the fire is not a controlled burn, phone 000