NSW RFS - Condobolin HQ Brigade

30/09/2026

BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD BEGINS 1ST OCTOBER
As of the 1st of October, Fire Permits will be required throughout the Mid Lachlan Valley District (incorporating Forbes, Parkes, Lachlan & Weddin LGA’s) for all fires through until 1st April 2027.
During the Bushfire Danger Period, you must obtain a permit for the property on which you intend to burn. You are also required to provide 24 hours' notice to all direct neighbours and to the RFS (Mid Lachlan Valley Fire Control Centre on 02 6852 5600 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
To contact your local Volunteer Permit Officer, please call 02 6852 5600 and speak with our Mid Lachlan Valley FCC staff. They'll be able to provide the details of your local permit officer, who will help you as soon as they are available. Permits are also available online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
Please keep in mind that our Permit Officers are volunteers who juggle their time between work, family, and the RFS. They may not be able to respond to you immediately, so please be patient and allow them reasonable time to issue you a permit.
If your property is within a Fire and Rescue district, you can apply via the Fire and Rescue website at https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=200
There are heavy penalties if you don't follow restrictions or rules.

09/06/2026

31/03/2026

Today, 31 March, marks the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) for the majority of NSW. However, due to the ongoing fire risk, the BFDP will be extended in four Local Government Areas, including Gwydir, Mid-Western, Moree Plains and Narrabri.

While many landholders may no longer require a fire permit, you are still required to notify the RFS and your neighbours of your intention to burn at least 24 hours before lighting the fire.

For more information on the bush fire danger period and fire permits, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

06/02/2026

Goobang Street blaze

A fire occurred in Goobang Street, Condobolin in early January, threatening homes. Warren Ross (Warren Ross Bros Excavations) used a grader to help bring the blaze under control.

To find more on this story, click the link below.
https://condobolinargus.com.au/goobang-street-blaze/

04/02/2026

Suspicious fires in Condobolin

A man has been charged following a string of suspicious fires in the state’s Central West.
Central West Police District commenced an investigation into deliberately-lit fires in Condobolin on Saturday, 17 January 2026, and Sunday, 18 January 2026.

To find more on this story, click the link below.
https://condobolinargus.com.au/suspicious-fires-in-condobolin/

23/01/2026

The NSW Police Force would like to remind the public that Lake Cargelligo is not currently in lockdown.

However, we encourage those in the area to avoid unnecessary travel.

If you need to go out, be mindful of your surroundings, exercise extreme caution and listen to the instructions of police.

As police continue a large-scale search in the area for the offender, who is possibly armed and dangerous, the public is warned not to approach him but call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

The same applies if you notice anything suspicious, please contact Triple Zero (000) or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

20/01/2026

A man has been charged following a string of suspicious fires in the state’s Central West at the weekend.

Central West Police District commenced an investigation into deliberately-lit fires in Condobolin last Saturday (17 January 2026), and Sunday (18 January 2026).

MORE INFORMATION ➡ https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=123046

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at CONDO HQ.

20/12/2025