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Emergency resources

Emergency Management Act 1986Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958Country Fire Authority Act 1958Infringements Act 2006

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Public Health Emergencies

Extreme climate events such as heat waves, cold snaps, have significant impacts on health.

Emergency Relief Packages For Victorians Who Need It Most

Victorians self-isolating due to coronavirus (COVID-19) with no access to food and essential supplies will receive emergency relief packages under a program introduced by the Victorian Government. The program will support people in mandatory self-isolation, who have little or no food, and no network of family and friends to support them. Each eligible household will receive a two-week supply of essential goods. Food packages wil...

Alfredton Oval will be one of the venues used for the tournament.

Australia’s emerging football stars coming to Ballarat

Australia’s best young footballers are about to descend on Ballarat for an event that will attract significant national interest.The School Sport Australia 15 Years and Under Australian Football Championships will get under way on Saturday, for a week-long event that is certain to feature many future AFL and AFLW stars from across Australia.More than 450 players and officials will call Ballarat home for the week, with additional families and supp...

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Relief and Recovery

The aim of relief and recovery is to support communities to successfully deal with the impacts of an emergency on the social, built, economic and natural environments. By doing so, communities help build cohesion and resilience to future emergencies.

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Black Hill markers installed to assist emergency services find their patients

New location markers have been installed at Black Hill Reserve to assist emergency services to navigate the area to quickly assist those in need. The Black Hill Reserve has become increasingly popular with cyclists and hikers alike, who wish to be challenged by the rough terrain. The characteristics that attract people to this location are the same that make it difficult for Emergency Service personal to navigate and attend to...

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Emergency Field Exercise at Ballarat Airport on Thursday, 28 November 2024

On Thursday the 28 November 2024 commencing at 7pm, a Field exercise will be held at the Ballarat Airport.The purpose of the exercise is to test the effectiveness of the Ballarat Airport Aerodrome Emergency Plan (BAAEP). The aim of the exercise focusses on the response to a declared emergency involving a passenger aircraft in the vicinity of the Aerodrome. The objectives are to assess the actions of first responders at a multi-agency incident, an...

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Flooding can happen anywhere, at any time, and can be caused by more than just rain. Even if you don't live near a river or creek, different types of flooding may still happen in your area from other causes.

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Ballarat's 2024/2025 Fire Danger Period ended on 1 May 2025The Country Fire Authority (CFA) declares Fire Danger Periods and Total Fire Bans. Confirm restrictions by visiting CFA warning and restrictions.See what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Period.

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In 2018 Council acknowledged the climate emergency and the need for urgent action by all levels of government, including local councils.