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Bushfire Outlook Grim But Not Black Summer, Yet

by Sam Magnusson | Nov 30, 2023 | News, Priority

The Australian fire season is gearing up, and the recently released Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer 2023 by AFAC (the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services) signals a heightened risk for several regions across the country. NSW and, particularly, the...

Council to Debate Fireworks Policy Following Community Anger

by Sam Magnusson | Nov 21, 2023 | News, Priority

More accounts have emerged highlighting the perils of mixing fireworks and horses following the near death of a horse frightened by a fireworks display. The latest incident comes as Hawkesbury Council gears up for tonight’s debate on the proposal of a Fireworks Policy...

Telstra’s Upgrades Payphones, Back up Powers Ahead of Bushfire Season

by Sam Magnusson | Nov 7, 2023 | News, Priority

Telstra has announced it will upgrade local services and provide new equipment to help disaster-affected communities, in preparation for bushfire season. Payphones will be upgraded, power backup technology provided, in addition to mobile coverage and performance...

WIRES offers free TREE TROFF® water drinkers for Wildlife to Eligible Hawkesbury Landholders

by Publishing | Nov 7, 2023 | News

In the wake of the disastrous impact of the catastrophic 2019-2020 drought and bushfires, and as we head into another El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), we have a long, hot summer ahead. Now, WIRES is launching the Water for Wildlife Program for...

Fireworks Decision Sparks Anger Amid Bushfire and Horse Safety

by Sam Magnusson | Oct 24, 2023 | News, Priority

Three weeks ago Berambing resident Chris Azzopardi received a letter in the mail telling him that the wedding venue next door would be letting off fireworks over two weekends in November. Chris was in disbelief. Not only is the Chapel Hill Retreat situated in the...