Roadside Burning and Spraying

No roadside burning is allowed by any persons within the Shire without the approval of the Council. Similarly, any application to use chemicals on road reserves for firebreak protection must be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer.

Burning of Roadside Vegetation

Anybody who is found to have burnt any roadside vegetation or reserve vested in the Shire, either deliberately, by neglect or carelessness as per the Bush Fires Act 1954, be made to pay the cost of spraying or revegetating the area.

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Restricted Burning Period

19th September to 31st October Permit required for burning
1st February to 15th March Permit required for burning

Prohibited Burning Period

1st November to 31st January Absolutely no burning

Burning on Sundays and Public Holidays

From the start of the restricted burning time to the end of Easter, no person is allowed to light a fire on a Sunday or Public Holiday.

Stubble Burning

Stubble burning, subject to normal permit, will also be allowed on Sundays after 1st March.

Clearing of Town Lots

Owners of town blocks can arrange, through the Shire Offices, to have vacant blocks sprayed, slashed, grazed or burnt to clear town lots.

Phone the Shire Office on 9880 1204 for further information.

Harvest Bans

Please be aware that Bans are only placed after scientific measurements have reached a critical point ie: combination of temperature, wind strength and humidity, applied to a proven rate of fire spread chart at several points throughout the Shire.

There is a total harvest ban on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

For information on Bans and Fires ring your Closest FCO or the Shire Office on 9880 1204 (Not the CBFCO as that point is under considerable pressure during these times.)

Attending Fires

• If you attend a fire as a firefighter you should wear boots and overalls or long sleeved shirt and long trousers (non flammable cotton type).
• FCO's: please ensure all persons likely to attend fires over 16 years of age are registered as brigade members. Non-brigade members have to be authorised to attend a fire by the FCO in charge.

This is necessary to be covered by Bushfire Insurance.