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Four Wheel Drive Victoria

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: 98747222

Address: 6/27 Thornton Crescent 3132 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.fwdvictoria.org.au

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25.01.2022 Perfect for anyone on the go; check out our range of #BeamExtend Powerbanks: https://bit.ly/35au5o2

25.01.2022 Poeppel Corner The meeting place of SA, NT & Qld 170km west of Birdsville via the QAA Line; 340km east of Mt Dare via the French Line... In 1884 when Augustus Poeppel (pronounced Peppell - see first pic) carried out his survey of the SA/Qld border and then the NT/Qld border he had supposedly marked it with a post or peg every mile and a major post every 10 mile. For the more significant Corner Post where the three states met, he had a 7-foot long post cut from a coolibah tree on the Mulligan River flats some 100km east and dragged to its resting place by camel. A short time later Poeppel discovered his survey chain (22 yards long) was stretched by over an inch, or so the story or excuse goes; maybe old Poeppel just mucked up as he was under investigation for having a bit too much to drink, by all accounts. So the last section of the SA/Qld border was re-surveyed by a young Larry Wells (see pic of Wells on lead camel), Poeppel’s 2IC and he placed the corner post in its current position in late 1884, near the crest of a sand ridge just to the east of what we now call, Poeppel Lake. Because of the relatively poor standard of the survey equipment of the day, especially for determining Longitude (if you want a good read about the 200 year or more search for a practical method to accurately plot Longitude, read Longitude by Dava Sobel), the border post, even after Wells’ re-positioning, was still out by modern mapping standards by about 110m. And now today we’ve discovered, it keeps shifting as Australia drifts north, but that’s another story. Next seen by Ted Colson in 1936 when he crossed the desert on camels, the post was recovered by Reg Sprigg and his family (of Arkaroola fame- see pic) when they made the first vehicular crossing of the Simpson Desert in 1963 and donated it to the SA Survey Museum. The replica (see pic) that stands at the corner today, along with the concrete pillar (see pic) erected in 1968 by the SA Dept of Lands is visited by nearly every Simpson Desert traveller, which number over 5000 each year (well, maybe not this year)! But the original Corner Post vanished with the demise of the Survey Museum. I went looking for it in 2016 and while it took two visits to Adelaide and numerous phone calls I finally tracked it down to being under a dusty white sheet in a musty building of a museum warehouse in a leafy suburb of Adelaide (see pic). It was in remarkably good condition but sadly it went back under the cloth and into the warehouse, after I left. If you want to read a book about the adventures of the Sprigg family check out, 'Dune is a four letter word'.

22.01.2022 Just checked the weather forecast, and it looks like another beautiful weekend is on the cards! If you’re planning on a camping adventure in the great outdoors..., we’ve prepared some friendly advice on COVIDSafe camping behaviour to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. After all, it’s up to all of us to keep Victoria safe this summer. CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au You can also check out our top safety tips for visiting parks: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au//top-safety-tips-for-visiting

22.01.2022 Want to step outside into the great outdoors? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to become Seasonal Park Rangers to help us protect Victoria’s incredible nat...ural places! You’ll be working in some of Victoria’s most unique landscapes from desert dunes and mountain tops, to coastal landscapes and ancient forests. The jobs are based all over Victoria and open to people of all backgrounds. If you have a passion for people and a love of our amazing outdoors, we want to hear from you! Tag a friend if you know someone who might be suited to this exciting opportunity. For more information about the role and locations, and to apply, visit https://fal.cn/3bH9Y

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20.01.2022 Advice received from Parks Victoria ... Please be advised the Alpine National Park will be closed from 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August, 2020 as part of the Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions. The closure covers the entirety of the park, including Paradise Falls, Cobbler Lake and 7 Mile in our local area. Entry to the Alpine National Park is not permitted until further advised.... Parks Victoria will place signage at trails heads and entry points into the park advising of the closure. Maintenance of essential infrastructure will still be permitted under the closure provided work crews entering the park comply with COVID-19 physical distancing and hygiene restrictions. Parks Victoria

19.01.2022 A photo finish ... Zeka Spur Track repairs finished. Report from Mike Dower - Parks Victoria Area Chief Ranger, Foothills and Southern Alps Less than a week ago Zeka Spur Track on the Wonnangatta Icon Drive was impassable due to a large slip on one of the switch backs at the southern end near the Howitt Plains. A mobilisation plan was put in place by Parks Victoria to engage a local earthmoving contractor and attempt to stabilise the slip and remove the material from the trac...k surface. This work is always challenging, and access isn’t easy especially in current weather conditions. Thanks to Brian Traill for camping on site for 3 nights next to his D6 and getting this work done so Parks Victoria could ensure access to Wonnangatta was available for this coming weekend. The conditions in alpine locations are vastly different to what they have been in the dry October’s for the last several years. Lots of springs and small creeks are flowing well along with the larger tributaries. Stay safe and tread lightly. Enjoy the weekend!

19.01.2022 Fantastic street art mural located at Government House in recognition of our Emergency Services and frontline workers. They have our vote of thanks too, that's for sure!

19.01.2022 For those who can travel in our State's east, please note the road closure due to landslide.

19.01.2022 Have you seen our 30 second Kitchen? It's quick, convenient and compact!

19.01.2022 We don't often see coastal snow-capped peaks!

17.01.2022 If weather conditions remain suitable, our crews will ignite piles of debris left over from the 2019-20 bushfires to reduce hazards around the Cape Conran Campg...round in far East Gippsland and make it safe for public access. The heaps will be ignited today, Wednesday August 19 and will be patrolled for the rest of the week. You may see or smell smoke, and some forest and park roads and tracks could be closed until the burns are completed and the area is safe for public access. Signs will be in place. We encourage those who are sensitive to smoke to remain indoors and keep windows closed until the smoke passes. We understand that smoke from planned burns may cause concern. Under the current public health advice our planned burning program can continue for now. If that advice changes, we will make any adjustments necessary in consultation with Victorian Department of Health & Human Services, Environment Protection Authority Victoria, CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Emergency Management Victoria. Our crews are adhering to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue operations across the state. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you go to www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

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16.01.2022 PARK UPDATE Maits Rest Great Otway National Park Parks Victoria would like to advise of the temporary closure of Maits Rest Visitor Area within the Great Otway National Park. Due to recent tree risk assessment works, the site will be temporarily closed from 22/07/2020 to 29/07/2020 while the trees in question are being treated.... The site will reopen on Thursday 30th July. Please check the Parks Victoria website for all park closures before visiting. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Check for any changes affecting the park you intend to visit by going directly to the park page See more

15.01.2022 Be in the know before you go ...

15.01.2022 Since the start of the year, many hands have achieved an incredible amount to help our bushfire affected regions recover from last summer’s damaging bushfires. ... The work so far is just the beginning - we've now received additional funding of $41.85m for ongoing recovery works that will be used to: Repair roads and bridges in parks and forests Protect at-risk species from pests and predators Support planning to fast-track rebuilding Make damaged visitor facilities on public land safe Reseed and regenerate forests Find out more about the State Recovery Plan: vic.gov.au/bushfire-recovery-programs-and-initiatives

15.01.2022 Good Afternoon Team. I know that for many people life is very tough at the moment, and it’s not showing any signs of getting easier. This is not forever and w...e will be back out camping and enjoying the great outdoors before you know it. If anyone needs anything please PM us here and we will do our best to help you out. Check in on your mates, and make sure you make time for yourself as well. TBGC

14.01.2022 Come walk with us on Country as a forest firefighter. We're recruiting Project Firefighters to help keep Victorians safe in the upcoming fire season. Designated... positions are available for applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Be part of our diverse and inclusive team that helps protect the community. Find out more: jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff

14.01.2022 Fires destroyed much of the glossy black cockatoo’s habitat in East Gippsland over summer. There are 2 things you can do to help us help them Report any sigh...tings Plant Black Sheoak trees if you live east of Melbourne. Learn more about how to report sightings here: https://www.environment.vic.gov.au//victorian-biodi/vba-go

11.01.2022 The remarkable Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Grampians continues to be revealed, with recent rediscoveries of ancient cultural material in the national pa...rk. Known as ‘Gariwerd’ to Traditional Owners, the Grampians is home to precious native plants, animals and ancient cultural heritage, including the richest concentration of rock art in Victoria. Archaeological excavations of Aboriginal sites in the park indicate occupation sites that are around 22,000 years old. We have a legislated responsibility to protect these cultural rediscoveries, so will be putting in place protection zones and signage at two locations so that people don’t inadvertently enter the areas and cause harm. The protection zones cover areas used for rock climbing and bushwalking, while other sections currently remain open to the public. A long-term approach to protecting these places will be determined by a new management plan, a draft of which is expected to be released for further public consultation later this year. The Grampians landscape is embedded with remarkable natural and cultural values, much of which is still being identified. It’s a privilege to partner with Traditional Owners as the Gariwerd cultural landscape is further revealed and to ensure these special places and stories are carried forward to be shared for generations to come. https://fal.cn/39J88

08.01.2022 Have you submitted your project firefighter application yet? We've had low application numbers in the below locations and are urging more people to apply: Cohun...a Edenhope Inglewood Rainbow Robinvale Speed St Arnaud Swan Hill Underbool We're also still looking for Fire Support Officer in Alexandra, Bairnsdale, Bendigo, Colac, Heyfield, Horsham, Mansfield, Mildura, Ovens and Tallangatta. Rappel crews perform unique, specialist roles in remote locations with positions located at Heyfield and Ovens. Applications close Sunday 23 August, so don't miss your chance to join our team. Learn more and apply online at: jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff

08.01.2022 Please, if you see you see something, say something.!!

08.01.2022 Want to join our forest firefighting team? Our firefighters play a crucial role in protecting communities, as we saw over summer. Applications are now o...pen in a range of locations across the state for Project Firefighters to join our team next season. Learn more and apply online jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have retained a large number of our project firefighters from last season. As a result, vacancies are limited this year.

07.01.2022 BlazeAid documentary launching at 4pm today, available via a link to watch online. Here is a final little preview for a film that captures the spirit of mateship and why we volunteer our time.

06.01.2022 KHA stalwart Klaus Hueneke was so moved by the loss of the High Country Huts in the 2020 fires that he came out of retirement to write a book on one of his favo...urite huts 4 Mile Hut, and to raise awareness and support for the hut rebuilding program. Hi, My name is Klaus, I’m the author of Huts of the High Country, first published almost 40 years ago. I’m what some call an old timer. No, not ancient like Alan Andrews, Ted Winter, Elyne Mitchell, Paddy Pallin, Harry Hill or other mountain legends grew to be, but inching towards 80. I’ve just had a few days paddling and surfing at Tomakin on the Tomaga River. Arriving home I was greeted with a pallet of books wrapped in enough shiny gladwrap to cover a thousand lunches. It was No 14 of my books. No 13 seemed an unlucky end to my book writing so I pressed on with the life story of the hut that is closest to my heart Four Mile near Kiandra - and not far from Mt Tabletop, the name I coined my little business in 1987. Please order here if you don’t wish to read further: WWW.Tabletoppressbooks.com. I started ‘The Life of a Mountain Hut’ about ten years ago, wrote much more of it last year but was stopped dead in my tracks when a wild fire razed 4 Mile in January this year. I was devastated, big time. So was the spirit of the hut. But the spirit would not die, no way. It roared back into life about April and told me in no uncertain terms that I had to finish cum hell or high water. ‘Okay, okay, I hear you, fair crack of the whip.’ It also told me it wants to be rebuilt just as it always was and in the same place. No doubt about it.

05.01.2022 Seen something? If so, please call 136 186 and lodge a report.

05.01.2022 Congratulations to BlazeAid and all who volunteer tirelessly under it banner.

02.01.2022 Great to hear of tours re-opening ... and this one is a beauty!

02.01.2022 Are you a sound decision maker looking for a unique challenge? Our Fire Support Officers are primarily office-based, providing administrative support and assist...ing in the coordination of fire preparedness, prevention and response activities. We're recruiting Fire Support Officers for summer in Alexandra, Bairnsdale, Bendigo, Colac, Heyfield, Horsham, Mansfield, Mildura, Ovens and Tallangatta. Find out more and apply online: jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff

02.01.2022 Cool to touch - safe to leave ...

01.01.2022 It’s been great to have the rain, but it’s kept our recovery crews busy assessing damages from landslips, including this one at Cutts Creek between Buchan and E...nsay. We get more landslips and slumps when fire-affected areas get heavy rainfall over a short time, especially after years of drought. Our FFMVic crews are also assessing low level crossings at Club Terrace and completing rehabilitation and fencing work on private property at Cann River, Tamboon and Clifton Creek. Our Working for Victoria teams have been clearing tracks of fallen trees and debris at Back Break, Long Point, Stoney Creek and Sandy Point Tracks in the Waygara State Forest north-west of Orbost; and removing hazardous trees at White Rock Track near Bruthen. Our crews are continuing to adhere to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue operations across the state. East Gippsland Shire Council Love East Gippsland