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Bushfire

During a bushfire, your safety depends on your preparations and the decisions you make. Are you prepared?

In Queensland the use of fire can be restricted - check if there are any bans and restrictions in your area.

During a bushfire, your safety depends on your preparations and the decisions you make. Are you prepared?

In Queensland the use of fire can be restricted - check if there are any bans and restrictions in your area.

Queenslanders urged to stay safe while exploring these school holidays

Queenslanders planning to explore hiking trails and rock climbing locations these school holidays are being reminded to prioritise their safety and ensure they are well prepared.
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2026 Australasian Road Crash Rescue Challenge rescheduled

The difficult decision has been made to reschedule the ARCRC and AIDRC that had been planned for June 2026.
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UPDATE: Local fire ban cancelled for Northern Region residents

Queensland Fire Department has cancelled a local fire ban for residents in the Whitsundays Regional Council Local Government Area.
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UPDATE: Local fire ban cancelled for Northern Region residents

Queensland Fire Department has cancelled a local fire ban for residents in the Townsville Local Government Area.
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UPDATE: Local fire ban cancelled for Northern Region residents

Queensland Fire Department has cancelled a local fire ban for residents in the Whitsundays Regional Council Local Government Area.
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UPDATE: Local fire ban cancelled for Northern Region residents

UPDATE: The local fire ban for residents in the Whitsundays Regional Council Local Government Area has been cancelled.
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