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The 12th victim of Upper Beaconsfield
Each year on 16 February, the communities of Upper Beaconsfield, Narre Warren and Panton Hill, pause to commemorate the sacrifice of 11 CFA members, six…
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Ash Wednesday inspired life of service
At age 20, Peter Dickinson wanted to help when fires began on what would become known as Ash Wednesday – 16 February, 1983. He approached…
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Q and A with Casey Woman of the Year Liesel Kippen
Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I’ve ridden an ostrich, horse and elephant, held a python, hawk and a double-headed lizard, played with a dolphin and laid…
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An opportunity for education
Each year, on the night of 16 February, members of the Narre Warren and Panton Hill Fire Brigades, along with family members of the fallen…
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All eyes on the Hawks’ nest
Hallam Rec Reserve plays host to match of the round in DDCA Turf 1 today, as the second-placed Hawks welcome fourth-placed North Dandenong. Hallam Kalora…
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‘Depraved’ salesman jailed
A 65-year-old former shoe salesman found with “particularly depraved” sexual abuse material involving children with dogs and adults has been jailed. After police made enquiries…
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14 lives remembered in Cockatoo
Firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities during the horrific events of the Ash Wednesday bushfires 40 years ago have been honoured in…
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Following in Dad’s footsteps
John Minett was the captain of the Narre Warren Fire Brigade when the truck he was on was engulfed in flames during the Ash Wednesday…
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Total Fire Ban for Central and North Central Victoria
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central and Central fire weather district tomorrow, Friday 17 February 2023. Tomorrow’s conditions in…
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Man in life-threatening condition after collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Hampton Park yesterday that left a man with life-threatening injuries. Two cars collided head-on while travelling…
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Fate sealed by crew changeover
Fire is notoriously unpredictable. A slight change in wind, terrain or vegetation can be enough to meander the wrath of a blaze. Narre Warren Fire…
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It ‘wood’ be good
The Cranbourne Line Upgrade delivered more services, level crossing removals and a new station and has inspired a new life for redgum logs repurposed from…
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