Castlereagh Zone RFS

26/06/2026

Good Morning Mendooran.

Come on down to Bandulla Street and see our Community Engagement Team.

We are set up and ready to provide information on bushfire safety and preparation. Ask us about what is required for pile or agricultural burns.

We will be set up until 1.00pm.

# Warrumbungle Shire Council
# Gilgandra Shire Council

24/06/2026

Two Days To Go Mendooran.

Some residents may have received our flyer about the Street Meeting this Friday. We will be in Mendooran from 10.00am to 1.00pm, set up near the park.

Come on down, say hello and lets discuss bushfire safety and being prepared. We can also provide advice about how you can go about conducting your own burns on your property. Have you been thinking about joining the RFS as a member, we can provide information about becoming a member. Mendooran Brigade is open to new members.

Don't be a stranger, come and see us on Friday.

Warrumbungle Shire Council
Gilgandra Shire Council

19/06/2026

OK, MENDOORAN, IT'S YOUR TURN.

Friday the 26th of June 2026, join the us for a Street Meeting on Bandulla Street, near the Cafe & Convenience Shop, from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

We will be available to answer questions regarding the rules for lighting a fire, fire permits, bushfire survival plans, bushfire danger ratings and the outlook for the 2026/2025 fire season.

Don't be a stranger, come and say "Hello", we promise we won't bite.

18/06/2026

Shout out to Coolah for hosting our Community event today.

Thank you to those who stopped and interacted with us.

If you missed out on catching us today, don't forget that you can always contact us at the Castlereagh Fire Control Centre at Coonabarabran on 02 68266300, or if you are in Coonabarabran pop in to see us at 111 Saleyards Road, Coonabarabran. Or check out the RFS website www.rfs.gov.au

18/06/2026

Ok Coolah. We are set up near the IGA and Black Stump Butchery.

Pop on down to see us for all your bushfire and private burn information.

16/06/2026

TWO DAYS TO GO

Not long now until out street meeting in Coolah.

Please come and join us no Thursday the 18th June, 10.00am to 2.00pm, near the IGA on Binnia Street.

Come and ask us anything about bushfire safety, things to consider if you are planning a burn and what is potentially coming this fire season.

Don't be a stranger, come on down and find the information you need and feel free to have a chat.

Warrumbungle Shire Council

09/06/2026

GET READY COOLAH - Castlereagh Zone will be holding a Street Meeting in Coolah on Thursday the 18 June 2026. This Street Meeting will take place between 10.00am and 2.00pm, near the IGA supermarket.

Come down to discuss bushfire preparedness, notifications and private burns, as well as the outlook for the coming fire season.

14/05/2026

Do you know how old your smoke alarm is?
We've found one recently that dated back to 1995...

Smoke alarms, unlike wine, do not age well over time.

Did you know that most smoke alarms have a use-by date? Some modern smoke alarms have a life-span of up to ten years and may not have a battery to change, making it easy to forget how long since they’ve been installed.

Remember to regularly clean and test your alarms, and check the use-by date to help keep track of their age.

08/05/2026

What a great initiative by both our Councils

This week we launched the Castlereagh Country Drought Hub — your single source of truth for clear, practical and timely drought information across Gilgandra and Warrumbungle Shires.

Find everything you need in one place:
✔ Local drought stages
✔ Water, business & wellbeing info
✔ Support services
✔ Preparedness tools
✔ Local stories
✔ NEW Groundwater Access Toolkit
✔ New podcast series

Clear. Local. Practical.

Your one place for drought information: castlereaghcountry.com.au

07/05/2026

As we move into the colder months, fire agencies often see an increase in house fires as residents use their fireplaces and heaters to stay warm. With temperatures dropping and possible snow forecast across parts of the state in the coming days, it’s important you know how to stay safe.

Remember, you won’t smell smoke while you’re asleep, so make sure your bleeping smoke alarms are working. A working smoke alarm can save your life and give you and your family valuable time to escape a burning home.