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Lower North Coast Rural Fire Service backs new deal for fire fighting farmers

Lower North Coast Rural Fire Service backs new deal for fire fighting farmers

"The work they do in that initial phase can make a huge difference to the outcome of that fire."

Ellie Chamberlain
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Here’s how MNC locals are trying to fire-proof their inland properties

Here’s how MNC locals are trying to fire-proof their inland properties

These people living west of Taree and Kempsey are prepared to stay and protect their homes.

Ellie Chamberlain
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"It's a slow burn": combining Aboriginal cultural practices with western techniques to manage bushfires

"It's a slow burn": combining Aboriginal cultural practices with western techniques to manage bushfires

Members of the Birpai and Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Councils are working together with Forestry Corporation to combine traditional cultural burning with modern firefighting techniques.

Ellie Chamberlain
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Local firefighters home after helping to contain devastating Victorian fires

Local firefighters home after helping to contain devastating Victorian fires

Fires in the Grampians and Little Desert National Parks destroyed properties with losses to wildlife and stock.

Ellie Chamberlain