A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Trent Curtin
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New England in focus as bushfire taskforce ramps up hazard reduction
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
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Building a better future for RFS brigade volunteers
New England will gain a new Namoi-Gwydir Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre under a $34.5 million statewide RFS infrastructure boost.
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NSW Government responds to Bushfire Inquiry reforms
The NSW Government has now responded to all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, transforming the state’s ability to prepare, respond and recover when bushfire strikes.
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Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon recognised in 2025 RFS Youth Awards
Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon has been named Young Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 NSW RFS Youth Awards.
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RFS brigades to spend weekend preparing communities for bushfire season
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be throwing open station doors this weekend as residents are urged to begin preparing for the upcoming bush fire season.