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As seen on Coxy's Big Break - The Grand Ridge Rail Trail
The Grand Ridge Rail Trail in South Gippsland has been reopened three years after it was severely impacted by bushfire.
Weekly Fire Ready Update – Week 10 – Planned Burning
DSE Chief Fire Officer Ewan Waller explains how planned burning can help reduce Victoria's bushfire risk on the Weekly Fire Ready Update.
FireReady app tutorial
CFA have produced an online tutorial for the FireReady app, describing features such as setting up Fire Watch Zones, displaying current incidents and monitoring warning information.
Watch the tutorial on YouTube.
Latest News
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Suspected Port Phillip Bay Algal Bloom
The suspected algal bloom has dissipated and no brown discoloured water can been seen from Daveys Bay to McCrae. Testing of samples taken from the suspected algal bloom in the bay have not found any harmful substances. People should still avoid contact with water that looks murky or sludgy.
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Blue-green algae - Gippsland Lakes, Lake Connewarre and Barwon Estuary
Find out more about the algal blooms in these areas at www.water.vic.gov.au
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Iconic Alpine track cleared
A 25 kilometre section of one of Australia’s most rugged and remote walking trails has been reopened thanks to the hard work of Heyfield DSE crews.
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Appointments to the Boards of Victoria’s Water Corporations 2012
The Victorian Government invites suitably qualified and experienced people to register an expression of interest for board director positions for the 19 Victorian water corporations.
