CFA Oxley Fire Brigade

21/06/2026

📢 National AusAlert Test – Monday 27 July 2026

A test Critical AusAlert will be sent to mobile devices across Australia on Monday 27 July. This includes most phones, plus some smart watches and tablets.

🕒 Test Time by State/Territory
- ACT, NSW, Qld, Tas, Vic – 2:00 pm (AEST)
- NT, SA (incl. Broken Hill) – 1:30 pm (ACST)
- WA – 12:00 pm (AWST)

📱 What to Expect
Your device will vibrate and play a loud, siren‑like sound for around 10 seconds. A message will appear on your screen clearly stating it is a test.

✔️ If You Receive the Test Alert
You don’t need to do anything.
In a real emergency, AusAlert will tell you what’s happening, where, how serious it is, and what to do next.

❗ If You Don’t Receive It
No action needed. Your device may not be compatible or connected at the time.
To stay AusAlert‑ready, keep your device updated and restart after software updates.

🙌 If You Don’t Want to Receive the Test
Because it’s a Critical Alert, it can’t be turned off in settings.
If the alert may cause distress or disruption, switch your device off or to aeroplane mode for at least one hour from your state’s test time.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

🌾 Calling all women in agriculture! 🌾

Whether you live on a family farm, manage day-to-day operations, are exploring a career in agriculture, or provide vital support services to the industry—we’d love you to join us at the North East CMA Women in Agriculture Forum. There are still plenty of tickets and you don't want to miss out!
📍Where: Milawa
📅 When: Thursday 18 June 2026

Bring a friend, neighbour or family member and enjoy a day focused on building your skills and confidence to:
• Navigate uncertainty and manage stress
• Make confident decisions
• Stay positive and energised
• Maintain strong relationships

✨ Connect, learn, and be inspired alongside other women in agriculture.

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-agriculture-forum
This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

10/06/2026

04/06/2026

There is currently no Australian Standard for testing a Fire Extinguisher's success in combating a fire involving Lithium-ion Batteries.

CFA does not promote, endorse or engage in the sale, use or servicing of fire extinguishers which purport to be effective on lithium-ion battery fires.

31/05/2026

1 June is the the first day of winter and Smoke Alarm Action Day.
Use it as your reminder to test your smoke alarms and make sure they’re working properly.

It only takes a minute, and it could save your life. A working smoke alarm can halve the risk of death in a house fire and is one of the simplest ways to protect your home and family.

29/05/2026