Ag and Environment

Fishing for info on yellowbelly
Saturday 2nd November 2024

Wimmera Catchment Management Authority is again calling on the community to participate in a research project involving a popular native fish – yellowbelly.

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CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offs
Thursday 3rd October 2024

CFA is urging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.

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Chicks in the Sticks returns to the Wimmera
Monday 30th September 2024

One of the Wimmera’s favourite events for women in agriculture is returning in October.

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Be prepared and stay safe this snake season
Wednesday 25th September 2024

As temperatures rise, snakes are emerging from a period of reduced activity during winter seeking food and mates. Snakes may be more visible during the warmer months, but it’s important to remember that they will generally avoid people.

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Spring firewood season opens
Wednesday 4th September 2024

With the opening of the spring firewood season last Sunday, the locations where firewood can be collected have been announced.

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Spring firewood season opens next week
Thursday 29th August 2024

Victorians can prepare for next winter by collecting free firewood for personal use from state forest firewood collection areas from 1 September until 30 November.

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Snape Reserve planting day on Saturday
Thursday 6th June 2024

Volunteers are invited to contribute to a tree-planting day at the Snape Reserve.

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Escaped burn off a timely reminder for landowners
Wednesday 8th May 2024

Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 815 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, fire crews are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up.

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Fire Danger Period ends
Sunday 14th April 2024

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish tonight, at 1.00 am (Monday, 15 April) in the six municipalities across western Victoria.

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CMA fishing for info
Friday 3rd November 2023

Wimmera Catchment Management Authority is calling on the community to participate in a research project involving a popular native fish – Yellowbelly.

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