Shire speaks out over boundary concerns
Tumbarumba Shire Council in southern NSW has moved to allay community concerns about boundary changes.
View ArticleCrews contain east Vic, Hobart fires
Light rain has brought relief for firefighters battling a blaze at Yallourn North in east Victoria.
View ArticleFire surrounds crews as blaze heads north
A fire is threatening homes in the town of Michelago, south of Canberra, amid reports of property losses in the area.
View ArticleResidents vigilant as rains ease fire threat
Conditions have eased on fire grounds near Michelago, south of Canberra, with light rain hitting some areas.
View ArticleRaging bushfires destroy 10 homes
10 houses were destroyed as bushfires raged out of control in NSW yesterday.
View ArticleDamaging blazes spark call to be fire ready
There is an appeal for Riverina Murray residents to be prepared for bushfires after two big blazes yesterday burnt out more than 15,000 hectares.
View ArticleResidents take stock after bushfire terror
NSW residents take stock after wild bushfires destroy homes and blacken thousands of hectares of land.
View ArticleCool change gives firefighters upper hand
Cool temperatures and light rain have helped firefighters get the upper hand on bushfires across NSW.
View ArticleTalks to provide help for fire towns
People impacted by the Tooma and Gerogery fires can find out about available help at public meetings in both centres tonight.
View ArticleFarmers struggle to feed stock after fire
Riverina farmers devastated by a recent fire have renewed their appeal for hay to feed their livestock.
View ArticleDonations, support needed for bushfire victims
Authorities say there has been a great response to appeals after the big fires at Tooma and Gerogery before Christmas, but the main work lies ahead.
View ArticlePowerlines blamed for Tooma fire
Police say the devastating Tooma fire before Christmas was caused by powerlines contacting vegetation.
View ArticleMusic festival to raise fire funds
A fundraising concert will be held next month will help victims of the Tooma/Ournie Waleregang fire.
View ArticleDownpour a mixed blessing for farmers
Recent heavy rainfall has been a mixed blessing for landholders affected by the devastating fire near Tooma in southern New South Wales last year.
View ArticleCountry Energy reviews power line management
A Tooma farmer says he is sure Country Energy is reviewing its power line management after last year's bushfires.
View ArticleDebris lie on the road at Tooma after the Mannus Dam burst upstream during...
Debris lie on the road at Tooma after the Mannus Dam burst upstream during heavy rain on October 16, 2010.
View ArticleA mass of debris sits against the upstream side of the Tooma Bridge
Debris resulting from flooding at Tooma, south-east NSW, sits against the upstream side of the Tooma Bridge, October 18, 2010. The surging floodwaters were so strong they swept away the approaches on...
View ArticleHydrologists to determine insurance claims
A lawyer said hydrology experts will ultimately determine what Riverina residents affected by flooding can claim on their insurance.
View ArticleMcCormack hopeful of flood assistance
A local MP said the state government must provide clearance for the federal government to assist residents affected by recent flooding.
View ArticleFarmers recover from fires
Ian Byrne considers himself a fortunate farmer, even though he had 25 per cent of his body burnt last year.
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