Newlyn-Dean Fire Brigade, CFA

27/08/2026

Learn more about bushfire behaviour and fuel management
As we head towards the warmer months, with a predicted El Niño weather pattern for spring and summer, understanding how bushfires behave and what influences their spread can help us all be better prepared.
Hepburn Shire Council is hosting a FREE Fire Behaviour and Fuel Management Afternoon Tea in Daylesford on 2 September. The session will explore how fire behaves in different conditions, the importance of fuel management, and practical ways communities can reduce bushfire risk.
Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, this is a valuable opportunity to build your understanding of bushfire preparedness and resilience.
Find out more and register here: https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/.../Fire-behaviour-and...
We encourage anyone interested in learning more about bushfire preparedness to attend.

18/08/2026

Our Second lieutenant Andrew, along with his colleagues from CFA Oscar 1, will be climbing 28 floors at the Crown Metropol to support mental health.

Who is Oscar 1? We are the CFA technical rescue brigade who rescue people and animals from mine shafts across Victoria. As well as supporting other agencies in confined space and vertical rescue.

Please donate to support our emergency services personnel in their time of need.

https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/andrewsheerin-673108c4/

17/08/2026

Does your alarm chirp occasionally? That means the battery is going flat. Change your smoke alarms to ones with 10-year lithium batteries, so you can be protected longer.
Only working smoke alarms save lives.

13/07/2026

The test of the new emergency alert system that works on mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches is happening at 2pm approx on Monday 27 July 2026. It will be loud and go for approx ten seconds

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.