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Mount Macedon Volunteer Fire Brigade

Locality: Mount Macedon, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5426 1209

Address: 753 Mount Macedon Road 3441 Mount Macedon, VIC, Australia

Website: linktr.ee/mountmacedoncfa

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25.01.2022 Now THAT’S a big tree - Victoria State Emergency Service units including our colleagues at Woodend and Gisborne have been very busy overnight amidst heavy rainfall, damaging winds and thunderstorms. A clear demonstration of the dangers posed by trees during storms and the challenge of clearing them, early this morning a huge gum tree fell accross the Goulburn Valley Highway between Thornton and Eildon. Alexandra SES crews and a small excavator were able to remove most of the ...tree but a much larger timber industry excavator was floated in to remove the 1.5m diameter main trunk. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage, please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). Alexandra SES

25.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING Batten down the hatches, the wind won't be abating just yet - the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds for parts of the Central district including Mount Macedon and the Macedon Ranges. Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds over Victoria as a slow moving trough to the west gradually crosses the State.... Northerly winds have eased below warning threshold this morning although remain strong and gusty across Central and western areas. NORTHERLY winds expected to RE-STRENGTHEN overnight across the warning area. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are LIKELY across eastern and central elevated areas (above 900 metres) from this evening, extending to all parts of the warning area above 400 metres during Saturday morning with peak gusts increasing to 110 km/h. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h are POSSIBLE across remaining lower parts of the warning area from Saturday morning. Strong and gusty winds continue during Saturday but the risk of damaging wind gusts is likely to become confined to eastern highlands (above 600 metres) by late Saturday. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Stay indoors and away from windows. If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. Stay away from fallen powerlines and always assume they are live. Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the BOM website, and warnings through Vic Emergency. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency services using the National Relay Service: TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500. View all current weather warnings for Victoria here: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/.

24.01.2022 TOO WINDY TO BURN Just a quick one this morning - while we’re eager for you all to be preparing your homes and properties for the bushfire season, today’s NOT a good day for burning off due to the very strong winds which are forecast to reach up to 54km/h. Save yourself the stress of a visit from the big red fire truck - there are plenty of other things you can do and you can check them out here: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property.

22.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period will commence in mid-December so please make sure you don’t leave your bushfire season preparation to the last minute as time to burn-off is quickly running out.

22.01.2022 SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN Following recent confirmation that our annual Christmas Eve Santa Run can proceed, we're excited to announce the route map for Santa's visit. Santa will stop at a series of nominated locations between 2:00pm and 5:00pm, concluding his visit at the fire station - if he’s not stopping near your home we warmly welcome you to gather outside one of the central community stops at the Mount Macedon Primary School, Mount Macedon Trading Post or Mount ...Macedon Hotel. Anyone hailing from further afield who may not yet have met Santa this year is most welcome to visit Mount Macedon to meet him at one of the designated stops on the route. On the day, you'll be able to monitor Santa’s live location via Glympse and our Facebook page, and you can also check out Santa's route map here via Google Maps: https://bit.ly/2Q7ttby. START: Mount Macedon CFA Fire Station Stop 1 Devonshire Lane & Mount Macedon Road - 2:00pm Stop 2 Douglas Road - 2:10pm Stop 3 Green Avenue & Alton Road - 2:20pm Stop 4 Ryans Parade & Governors Drive - 2:30pm Stop 5 Blanche Parade & Governors Drive - 2:35pm Stop 6 Stanley Park - 2:40pm Stop 7 Childers Road - 2:50pm Stop 8 Waterfalls Road & Ferrier Street - 2:55pm Stop 9 Ferrier Street & Hotham Avenue - 3:00pm Stop 10 Barkly Avenue & Turritable Road - 3:05pm Stop 11 Mount Macedon Road & Clarke Street - 3:10pm Stop 12 Brougham Road & Syndicate Road - 3:20pm Stop 13 Glen Drouitt Road & Tucketts Road - 3:30pm Stop 14 Glen Drouitt Road & Barringo Road - 3:40pm Stop 15 Barringo Road & Shannons Road - 3:50pm Stop 16 Zig Zag Road & Tucketts Road - 4:00pm Stop 17 Zig Zag Road & Taylors Road - 4:10pm Stop 18 Taylors Road & Brougham Road - 4:20pm Stop 19 Mount Macedon Primary School Carpark - 4:30pm Stop 20 Mt Macedon Trading Post - 4:40pm Stop 21 Mt Macedon Hotel - 4:50pm END: Mount Macedon CFA Fire Station Please note that all times are approximate - short delays may occur depending on the number of children at each stop, and the event may be delayed, paused or cancelled in the event of an emergency. We look forward to seeing you on the day - if you have any questions, please get in touch.

22.01.2022 THIS WEEKEND = DAYLIGHT SAVING Don't forget that this weekend at 2:00am on Sunday 4th October 2020 we’ll lose one hour as our clocks Spring forward. They will aptly Fall back in Autumn on Sunday 4th April 2021.... Daylight saving time begins in NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS and SA but it’s business as usual in QLD, the NT and WA as they do not adopt daylight saving time. Daylight saving is always a good prompt to check your smoke alarms are in working order: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/smoke-alarms.

21.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds for parts of the Central district including Mount Macedon and the Macedon Ranges. Weather situation: a high pressure system over the NSW coast will move over the Tasman Sea early on Friday.... DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are forecast to develop across the warning area around dawn on Friday before easing below warning threshold by late afternoon. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Stay indoors and away from windows. If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. Stay away from fallen powerlines and always assume they are live. Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the BOM website, and warnings through Vic Emergency. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency services using the National Relay Service: TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500. View all current weather warnings for Victoria here: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/.

20.01.2022 Well-played The Basin Fire Brigade (CFA), very well played indeed.

20.01.2022 A special treat to start your week - from a snowy weekend to one drenched in sunshine, it’s now time to think seriously about how you’re preparing for the bushfire season. Every little bit will make a difference to keeping your home and loved ones safe, and preserving the incredible flora and fauna that surround us in Mount Macedon. Register now for our upcoming online property preparation information sessions.... Session #1 Wednesday 14 October - 7:00pm til 8:00pm www.facebook.com/events/621564751884721/ Session #2 Sunday 18 October - 2:00pm til 3:00pm www.facebook.com/events/806751380098811/ L.M.Fowler Photography

20.01.2022 Feeling a bit drowsy? Unfortunately we lost an hour early this morning as we sprung forward into daylight saving time. Please don’t despair though - here’s something to give you a bit of a giggle as you check your smoke alarms are working and head out into what looks to be another lovely Spring day.

20.01.2022 TAKE CARE IN HIGH WINDS This morning’s tree down over McBean Avenue in Macedon was a great example of why it’s so important to take care on the roads during and after severe wind events - debris of all shapes and sizes can come down in high winds and pose a considerable hazard, especially when it’s a big fallen gum tree lying just over a rise on a blind corner like this one. Thanks again to our local volunteers in orange for rising early to clear the tree - importan...t work like this prevents motor vehicle accidents that in turn saves lives. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). SES Gisborne Unit

18.01.2022 Zero new cases. Zero deaths. Zero active cases. It’s a triple-donut-day.... There are now zero active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria with the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services confirming that the state’s last coronavirus patient was cleared of the virus and discharged from hospital yesterday - well done everyone, what an amazing achievement as a community in the face of such a challenging public health emergency! Fingers crossed for many more #donutdays to come.

18.01.2022 Recovery following bushfires is just as important as the planning and preparedness before they occur, and the response when they threaten. Make sure you tune into ABC TV + iview’s ‘Wild Australia: After the Fires’ premiere tonight at 8:30pm to follow the journey of hard-working wildlife carers, dedicated scientists and passionate volunteers through the ecological recovery of Australia following the 2019/2020 bushfire season. Check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/vMBHkF0y71s.

15.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING And the winds continue - the Bureau of Meteorology has updated the Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds for parts of the Central district including Mount Macedon and the Macedon Ranges. Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds are forecast over Victoria ahead of a slow moving trough. The trough is over the southwest of the State and the central coast this evening and will remain slow moving overnight. The trough will then begin moving rapidl...y eastwards during Sunday afternoon and evening, reaching the eastern districts at night. DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h, are forecast across elevated areas (above 400 metres) of the warning area. Peak gusts may reach up to 110 km/h about Alpine region during Sunday morning. DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h, are forecast across remaining parts of the warning area during Sunday morning. The risk of damaging winds will become confined to the eastern ranges (above 600 metres) during SUNDAY afternoon. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Stay indoors and away from windows. If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. Stay away from fallen powerlines and always assume they are live. Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the BOM website, and warnings through Vic Emergency. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency services using the National Relay Service: TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500. View all current weather warnings for Victoria here: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/.

14.01.2022 TIME TO PLAN & PREPARE FOR FIRE Summer has begun and the days are steadily becoming warmer - grasslands and forests across the Macedon Ranges are drying out, as are the fine fuels surrounding homes and littering properties: leaves, bark and twigs that if left lying around could become the embers that aid the spread of a bushfire. It’s time to prepare your home and property, and to sit down with your family and neighbours to plan how and when you’ll leave on days of signi...ficant fire danger this season. Importantly, it’s also a time to plan what you’ll do to survive if it’s too late to leave and you have to shelter in your home. Attend one of our upcoming community information sessions with Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade, Riddells Creek Fire Brigade, Agriculture Victoria, the Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network and Gisborne Veterinary Clinic on the 6th, 9th and 13th of December to find out what to expect this bushfire season and how to prepare your home, property, family and animals: www.facebook.com/mountmacedoncfa/events. Create or update your bushfire survival plan: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan. Prepare your home and property: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property. If you need our assistance or advice, contact our Community Safety Coordinator by email at [email protected] or simply send us a message via Facebook.

13.01.2022 That time Fire and Rescue NSW wanted to make 100% sure you didn’t forget about daylight saving starting tomorrow and the need to check your smoke alarms are working so they danced around the fire station to an aptly-named 80s Billy Joel classic with some clocks and smoke alarms, and an Australian TikTok star.

12.01.2022 Don't forget to join us in December for one or more of our upcoming community bushfire information sessions. We are joining forces with our colleagues at Riddells Creek Fire Brigade and Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade to deliver these sessions with several special guests including representatives from the Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network and DELWP Loddon Mallee. BUSHFIRE SEASON BRIEFING... Sunday 6th December 2020 4:00pm to 5:30pm www.facebook.com/events/2446363819000573/ ANIMALS & BUSHFIRES (Pets, horses, livestock and wildlife.) Wednesday 9th December 2020 7:00pm to 8:45pm www.facebook.com/events/292515492048842/ BUSHFIRE PLANNING WORKSHOP Sunday 13th December 2020 3:00pm to 5:00pm www.facebook.com/events/331227351414824/ Please note that all events will be held online via Zoom in accordance with CFA's COVID-19 community engagement guidelines - you can also contact us to book an in-person one-hour visit from our experienced volunteers to help you make a plan to prepare your home and property. All local residents are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend - it's up to all of us to plan, prepare and respond together. For more information call our Community Safety Coordinator on 0409 847 060 or email [email protected].

12.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME What if we told you that by simply snapping a couple of ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots of your bushfire season preparation during October you could win a prize pack from CFA District 2? Firstly, here are the goodies you’ll win:... CFA tote bag. Fire extinguisher. Fire blanket. Captain Koala plush toy. The latest CFA publications. Activities for the kids. A range of CFA merchandise. All you need to do is send your set of ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures showing a part of your well-prepared property by email to [email protected], or through a private message via our Facebook page - make sure you include your full name and preferred contact details. Entries close strictly at 11:59pm on Saturday 31st October 2020 - winners will be notified within the first week of November. If you have any questions, just let us know - we can’t wait to see your photos and award this great prize to our competition winner!

10.01.2022 Last year more than 50% of road deaths occurred in regional Victoria, and the stats aren't looking much better for 2020. This year has been challenging enough for us all so please take care on the roads as we head into the festive season - don't speed, don't drive under the influence, and please put down your phone when behind the wheel. From the drivers and passengers, to their loved ones, responding emergency services personnel and bystanders - many people are impacted by ...each and every motor vehicle accident. Find out more about the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)'s latest campaign to end injury and death on Victorian roads here: www.towardszero.vic.gov.au/. Well done to Carlsruhe CFA, Woodend CFA and the Woodend SES on their prompt and skilled response in extricating the driver - here’s hoping his recovery is a speedy one.

09.01.2022 Several Victorians have already been killed this year by failing trees during severe weather events, and multiple trees have already fallen over roads throughout the Macedon Ranges amidst today’s windy conditions. With a severe weather warning in place for strong and gusty damaging northerly winds over the next few days in our area, the risk of falling trees is again elevated and the Victoria State Emergency Service have issued the following advice. Be aware that increas...ed moisture in the soil from recent rain may have compromised tree structures. Trees impacted by recent storm events may have dislodged branches or weakened structures which only elevates the risk Monitor conditions and remain vigilant to the risk on Saturday. If you are outdoors and there are strong winds, avoid walking or sitting underneath trees. Monitor conditions and try to time your exercise or visit to the park outside of the strongest winds. The safest place to be during a storm is indoors Avoid unnecessary travel - don’t be on the road if you don’t have to particularly in leafy areas. If you must be on the roads please drive to the conditions. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000).

06.01.2022 Thanks to the CFA (Country Fire Authority) media team for featuring the reflections of our members Hamish and Phil on their time spent on deployment to New South Wales during the last bushfire season. Several Mount Macedon volunteers answered the call to deploy during the devastating ‘Black Summer’ and we’re very grateful not only to them but also to their families, friends and employers for supporting them to do so.

04.01.2022 Well done to Brad and the Mt Macedon Trading Post team for their kind support of local frontline workers in partnership with the Gisborne & District Community Bank Branch.

04.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS for parts of the Central district including Mount Macedon and the Macedon Ranges. Weather Situation: A strong cold front will cross Victoria during Tuesday... DAMAGING NORTHERlY WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely to develop along the central ranges later Tuesday morning including the Dandenongs. These stronger winds are also possible into parts of the northern metropolitan area during the late morning and early afternoon. DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 40 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to 100 km/h are likely to develop over the eastern ranges, generally above 1000 metres during Tuesday afternoon. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts to 90 km/h are possible in western Victoria, and likely along near the coast following the cold front, with peak gusts to 100km/h possible along the coastal fringe. Northerly winds across central and eastern Victoria easing with the passage of the front in the afternoon and evening. Damaging westerly winds becoming confined to the coastal fringe during Tuesday evening, and expected to ease below warning threshold early Wednesday morning. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Stay indoors and away from windows. If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to storm damage, please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency services using the National Relay Service: TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500. View all current weather warnings for Victoria here: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/.

03.01.2022 We're all getting ready for the bushfire season, are you? DELWP Loddon Mallee and Forest Fire Management Victoria have just announced the arrival of two firefighting helicopters for the 2020/2021 bushfire season. These very capable aerial appliances will provide an invaluable boost to firefighting capability in Central Victoria which of course includes the Macedon Ranges. ... The large water bombing helicopter has the ability to release 3,000 litres of water in just one drop, while the smaller helicopter carries the Air Attack Supervisor who directs the large helicopter to drop water where it is most effective for stopping the spread of the fire. The helicopters are critical in stopping the spread of fires quickly and often arrive at a fire before ground crews, enabling the to provide immediate response in the early stages before then supporting firefighters on the ground. The two helicopters will be on standby every day during the fire season meaning they'll be ready to respond quickly to fires across our region. Find out more about the aerial firefighting fleet from Vic Emergency here: www.emv.vic.gov.au//victorias-aerial-firefighting-fleet-to. Thanks to all those up in the air every summer working hard to protect lives and property from above. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

03.01.2022 THANK YOU SES How incredibly lucky we all are to have these amazing people turning-out at all hours of the day and night, and often amidst significant storm activity, to keep us safe - well done and thank you to the Gisborne and Woodend SES units.

02.01.2022 This season's bushfire outlook might appear as if we're in for a quiet summer, but the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC's message is clear: 'normal fire risk does not mean there is no risk'. With bush, scrub and grass fires having already occurred in parts of the state, and multiple Total Fire Bans issued, the 2020-21 fire season for Victoria is now well underway. Hear from senior CFA (Country Fire Authority), Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Fire Rescu...e Victoria leaders about what to expect here: https://youtu.be/sIx6iNDc29g. Find out more about the outlook from the B&NH CRC here: www.bnhcrc.com.au/hazardnotes/85.

02.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING Get ready all, there’s some seriously heavy rain coming through with the potential for flash flooding and significant storm damage. You can find out more about preparing your home and property for floods and storms here: www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready/floodsafe.... The Bureau of Meteorology issued Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall for parts of the Central district including Mount Macedon and the Macedon Ranges. Weather situation: a low pressure system will deepen over northernwestern Victoria during Wednesday evening before tracking south during Thursday HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop across western and central parts of the warning area late on Wednesday before extending to the northeast ranges early on Thursday. 6 hourly rainfall totals of 30-50mm are possible into the early hours of Thursday. A Flood Watch is current for North East Victoria. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Stay indoors and away from windows. If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. If you encounter fallen trees or debris over local roads, or require emergency assistance due to flood or storm damage, please contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening situations, please call Triple Zero (000). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact emergency services using the National Relay Service: TTY users phone 106 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for either 000 or 132 500. Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for either 000 or 132 500. View all current weather warnings for Victoria here: www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/.

01.01.2022 FIRE DANGER PERIOD CONFIRMED The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence in the Macedon Ranges on Monday 14 December 2020. The FDP is when the CFA (Country Fire Authority) restricts the use of fire in the community to help prevent fires from starting - once the FDP has commenced ZERO TOLERANCE will be applied for all fires lit without a permit, Victoria Police will be responded and fines and/or charges may be applied.... FDP information for all Victorian municipalities including the Macedon Ranges can be found on the CFA website here: www.cfa.vic.gov.au//restrictions-during-the-fire-danger-pe. To ensure you're fully-prepared to stay safe this bushfire season, don't forget to attend one or more of our upcoming community events online. Bushfire Season Briefing Sunday 6 December 2020 www.facebook.com/events/2446363819000573/ Pet, Horse, Livestock & Wildlife Bushfire Info Session Wednesday 9 December 2020 www.facebook.com/events/292515492048842/ Bushfire Planning Workshop Sunday 13 December 2020 www.facebook.com/events/331227351414824/ If you're a Mount Macedon resident, call our Community Safety Coordinator on 0409 847 060 book a personalised one-hour visit from our experienced volunteers to help you make a plan to prepare your home and property. If you still need to burn-off, you have just under three weeks left to do so - please ensure all burns are registered by phone on 1800 668 511 or online via https://firepermits.vic.gov.au/, carefully monitored and fully extinguished upon completion. As always, if you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to get in touch through our Facebook page or by email via [email protected].