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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Bears seal historic win THE Snowy River Bears and Bombala High Heelers have capped off a memorable grand final day for our local sides, both coming away with premierships. The Bears secured their first, first grade premiership since 1996 with a tense 20-12 win over Eden. Earlier in the day, at Narooma, the High Heelers won their fifth title in 11-years following a convincing performance. The Bombala side defeated Eden 20-0. It was almost three premierships for the Snowy Monaro clubs when the Cooma Fillies came within centimetres of scoring on the final siren to send the match into extra-time. ■
VICTORS: The Snowy River Bears celebrate their first grade premiership. Hundreds came from across the region to watch the Bears, Fillies and High Heelers in grand final action at Narooma. PHOTO: Nathan Thompson
Grand final coverage on pages 42- 46
Monaro RFS to enact early bushfire danger period By MELINDA CAIRNS HACK
LOW moisture levels and a recent spate of grassfires has prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to bring forward the region’s bushfire danger period. Local RFS officers are again warning landholders to be vigilant and exercise caution when undertaking burns. Snowy Monaro RFS deputy fire
control officer Ash Morrow said the early start date of September 1 is due to concerning low fuel moisture levels, particularly in the northern parts of the district, with RFS crews having to respond to numerous out of control fires in recent weeks. After extensive consultations with community members and the Bushfire Management Committee, the RFS said it has
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decided to bring the permit season forward. “The early start to the Bushfire Danger Period is a proactive measure to ensure community safety and preparedness,” Mr Morrow said. During the Bushfire Danger Period, landowners and managers are required to obtain a fire permit from their local fire control centre before lighting any fires, including
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hazard reduction burns. Permits are free and can be obtained by contacting the Snowy Monaro Fire Control Centre or your local brigade. On days of total fire ban, all permits are automatically revoked. “Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous occasions where fires have escaped and threatened properties,” Mr Morrow said.
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“Given the current conditions and recent fire activity, it is crucial that residents are wellprepared and use fire safely.” A recent case in point is a grassfire which Cooma Rural Fire Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW Cooma responded to early last week located on the outskirts of Cooma. ■ Read more on page 5
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