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Lismore & District Four separate grass fires burnt approximately 440,000 hectares in just 8 hours. The fires were a catastrophic event.

Lismore Rural Fire Brigades Group was formed in September 1944 after devastating fires swept through the Western District of Victoria earlier that year. 500 homes were burnt, more than 15 people were killed and there were vast stock losses. In 1961 Cressy was the final brigade to join the Group, making up the 9 Brigade membership which has continued to the present day. The Lismore Group became registered with the CFA in 1961. The Brigades in the Group turn out to fight grass, scrub, bush & structural fires. They also respond to motor vehicle accidents, chemical, biological & hazardous waste material incidents, confined space, high angle & trench rescue incidents & occasionally boat fires on the local lakes. The Brigades also support other emergency services at incidents, including flood assistance.

30/10/2026
Lismore is losing Mitch as he is relocating to Linton.
23/10/2026

Lismore is losing Mitch as he is relocating to Linton.

🚔 Linton has a new police officer in charge, and he's looking forward to meeting locals. Full story 👉 bit.ly/4eu8nzV

19/10/2026
19/10/2026

🎤 A big week of Listening Posts is coming up across Corangamite Shire.

Whether you'd like to discuss local issues, community facilities, future opportunities or other matters important to your town, Councillors and senior Council staff will be available for informal conversations throughout the week.

📍 Derrinallum. Wednesday 21 October, 9 am – 10.30 am outside the Post Office
📍 Darlington. Wednesday 21 October, 11 am – 12.30 pm outside the Darlington Hall
📍 Noorat. Wednesday 21 October, 1 pm – 2.30 pm outside The Shed
📍 Terang. Wednesday 21 October, 3 pm – 4.30 pm outside Johnstone Court
📍 Camperdown. Thursday 22 October, 11 am – 12.30 pm outside Benallack's Sports

We look forward to hearing what's important to your community.

Car smoking after accident.
17/10/2026

Car smoking after accident.

14/10/2026

Our latest fire recovery newsletter is now available.

Inside this edition you'll find local events, recovery news, mental health and wellbeing resources, fire season preparation tips and information about grants and support services.

We work closely with Pyrenees Shire Council to bring you the latest information about recovery efforts in the Streatham to Skipton area.

Read the newsletter at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/SkiptonFire2026

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