Fire Ravaged Dunedoo says Thank You to the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Community FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 21, 2017 FIRE ravaged Dunedoo has sent out a special thankyou to the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Community for its ongoing support following February’s devastating Sir Ivan blaze. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The Dunedoo Branch of the Country Women’s Association said, “Your generosity and support has been greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.” “$5,100
Bulahdelah RFS share winter home safety tips Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED MidCoast LGA (overall news) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 7, 2017 WITH a chill in the air and temperatures continuing to fall, local fire brigade members urge residents to keep their homes fire safe this winter. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE According to NSW Fire and Rescue, around 30 percent of house fires in NSW each year occur in winter months. “There are many
Salamander Bay Fire Station raises public awareness FEATURED Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 22, 2017May 23, 2017 SATURDAY saw the doors of Salamander Bay Fire Station being flung open to the public for its annual fire awareness event. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Crowds flocked to the family event to learn about fire safety and the latest home safety equipment; to chat with firefighters and of course, to enjoy
Medowie to commemorate fallen colleagues across fire specialties FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 26, 2017 MEDOWIE Rural Fire Brigade will join firefighters around the world on the first Sunday in May to pause and remember colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE International Firefighters Day, also named St Florian’s Day after the patron saint of firefighters, was created in 1999
Tilligerry Rural fire Service also assist devastation FEATURED Tilligerry Peninsular by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2017April 21, 2017 WITH the record floods inundating the northern river town of Lismore, local volunteers answered the call. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Joe Zezeran, Bruce Mc Grath, Clay Niki and Scott Hamilton drove a Tilligerry RFS tanker to the scene of devastation, rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into the big clean-up. They
Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens community Bushfire Appeal for Dunedoo FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 6, 2017 THE generosity of the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens community has once again been on show, with a bushfire appeal following the recent Sir Ivan Fire. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Hardest hit were the areas of Dunedoo, Coolah and Cassilis where the cost has been enormous. The bushfires in February burnt out over 52,000
Teen charged over fire at Bulahdelah sawmill Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 5, 2017 A TEENAGE boy has been charged over a fire which totally destroyed the office area at a sawmill in Bulahdelah. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The blaze, which occurred on 24 December, 2016, also caused considerable damage and disruption to the mill and its vehicles. Following investigations, the 15-year-old boy was arrested and
Fire Crews battle multiple blazes in Booral Stroud, Booral, Lime Burners Ck by NOTA - October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 Just a few days into the Bushfire Danger Period, fire crews were called to multiple blazes in Booral and the surrounding area last week. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE A spokesperson for Great Lakes Rural Fire Service (RFS) said the bushfires in Washpool Creek Road, Blue Gum Road and Mount Ebsworth took
Woman dies after house fire – Lake Macquarie Regional News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 A woman has died after a house fire left two people hospitalised at Lake Macquarie over the weekend. About 11.20pm on Sunday (2 October 2016), emergency services were called to Karog Street, after reports a house was on fire. When they arrived, emergency services found an 18-year-old man on the footpath. He
Fire crews contain blaze on Myall River Road, Bulahdelah Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 FIREFIGHTERS were called to a bush fire on Myall River Road south of Bulahdelah on Tuesday 27 September. Multiple Brigades attended and worked throughout the night to contain the fire. Bulahdelah Rural Fire Services Deputy Captain Rod Parr said two properties and homes came under threat. The fire was contained early on Wednesday