Media releases

Learning from the recent Port Stephens bush firesPort Stephens residents are encouraged to contribute to a major research program which commences next week, looking into recent fire activity in the area.The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has

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• Media-Release-Learning-from-the-recent-Port-Stephens-bush-fires.pdf (PDF, 126.3 KB)

Statement - David BlackThe pilot killed during firefighting operations on the NSW South Coast last week has been honoured with a posthumous award for his work in protecting the communityDavid Black died when his plane crashed west of Ulladulla. David

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• Statement-David-Black.pdf (PDF, 173.0 KB)

Statement - State of EmergencyThe New South Wales Premier has formally revoked the State of Emergency which was declared on 20 October 2013 to assist firefighting efforts in the recent bush fires.The New South Wales Premier has formally revoked the

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• Statement-State-of-Emergency.pdf (PDF, 120.3 KB)

Funeral of the late David BlackOn behalf of Rebal Ag - The family of the late David Black have extended their thanks to the many friends, colleagues and well-wishers for all the support they have received since David's tragic death while fighting

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• Funeral-of-the-late-David-Black.pdf (PDF, 148.9 KB)

The Late David BlackIssued on behalf of Rebel Ag: The Black family and Directors and Staff of Rebel Ag regret to advise the tragic loss of Managing Director and Chief Pilot, David Black on Thursday morning, 24 October 2013.At the time of the accident

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• The-Late-David-Black.pdf (PDF, 8.2 KB)

Calling on all Blue Mountains bushfire affected residentsOn behalf of Blue Mountains City Council The Blue Mountains Bushfire Recovery Centre have called for residents with destroyed and damaged properties to attend tonight's Public Meeting at

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• Calling-on-all-Blue-Mountains-bushfire-affected-residents.pdf (PDF, 114.1 KB)

Statement - Aircraft CrashThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can confirm the crash of an aircraft a short time ago, west of Ulladulla. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can confirm the crash of an aircraft a short time ago, west of

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• Statement-Aircraft-Crash.pdf (PDF, 119.3 KB)

Statement - State Mine Fire InvestigationInvestigations by NSW RFS fire investigators have determined the State Mine fire near Lithgow was started as a result of live ordnance exercises on Marrangaroo Army Range. The fire started on Wednesday 16

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• Statement-State-Mine-Fire-Investigation.pdf (PDF, 121.3 KB)

Update - Damage AssessmentMore than 200 properties have now been confirmed destroyed following this week's fires.Building Impact AnalysisMore than 200 properties have now been confirmed destroyed following this week's fires.Building Impact Analysis

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• Update-Damage-Assessment.pdf (PDF, 124.1 KB)

Update Fire investigationPreliminary investigations by NSW RFS fire investigators on the Linksview Road (Springwood) and Mt York (Mount Victoria) fires have determined the fires started as a result of powerlines during strong winds.Contact: State

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• Update-Fire-investigation.pdf (PDF, 121.8 KB)