Torrumbarry Fire Brigade

09/05/2026

28/04/2026

Today our brigade attended a tragic incident that resulted in the loss of a life. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.

It hasn’t gone unnoticed how quickly photos, videos and commentary began circulating on social media. While some may feel they are helping spread awareness, we want to gently remind our community that these situations involve REAL people, REAL families, and REAL trauma, far beyond what can be seen through a screen.

Scenes like this are not content. They are confronting, distressing, and deeply personal for those involved, including emergency personnel who are tasked with attending, managing, and carrying the weight of these incidents long after they leave the scene.

We are incredibly disappointed to see footage and speculation being shared so freely. Not everything needs to be posted, and not everything should be. Families should never be at risk of learning about a loved one through a Facebook post or community page.

We acknowledge that people often post with good intentions, wanting to inform others or check on loved ones. However, this is exactly why tools like the VicEmergency app exist, to provide timely, accurate updates without compromising dignity, privacy, or respect.

Moments like these should bring out the best in a community, not fuel rumours or turn tragedy into something to be shared and discussed online.

We understand the world we live in, but as a community, we can and should do better. Show respect. Think before posting. And please, allow those affected the privacy and compassion they deserve.

Members of Bamawm Extension Fire Brigade

24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.

21/04/2026

Join us this ANZAC Day at Torrumbarry Hall for the Dawn Service.
Presented by Torrumbarry Hall Committee in conjunction with the Torrumbarry Community Club.

We gather to remember and honour all those who served and those who gave their lives.

Service begins at 6AM
Followed by a FREE Gunfire Breakfast

Lest We Forget

18/04/2026

Torrumbarry Community Club
Torrumbarry Fishing Club

Road rehabilitation works involving road closures will be taking place from Monday, 20 April until the end of June 2026 at:
⛔️Headworks Rd, Torrumbarry – between Barge Rd and Walrus Lagoon;
⛔️Singer Rd, Bamawm - between Bamawm Rd and Lowe Rd;
⛔️Panoo Rd, Lockington - between Johnson Rd and Lockington Rd.

Detours will be required, with signage in place. We thank you for your patience during this period. Please drive safely and obey all temporary traffic signage and directions.

03/04/2026

9pm Tally $27,472.25
Last update for the night x
Thank you everyone 🙏

03/04/2026

Torrumbarry Tally @ 8PM $27,366.25 😱

03/04/2026

It's not too late to get on board and donate. It all goes to a worthy cause.
https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/Torrumbarry

Torrumbarry Tally at 6pm $25,180.25 - WE DID IT!!!
We hit our target. Thank you everyone 🙏

03/04/2026

Torrumbarry Good Friday Appeal Tally as of 4:30pm is $23,208.25!!! 💝

This includes:
Online donations of $10,134!
Torrumbarry Fishing Club Raffle $7,334
Wattle Creek Catering $731 from the egg hunt & Raffle
Tin Rattling $5,009.25 with Torrumbarry Fire Brigade and other volunteer community members!

This is just a quick THANK YOU! To everyone who has contributed in some way (donated, volunteered etc) as my brain is too tired to function anymore. I will do a detailed thank you in a few days once I have a few more details to share. But for now I'm going to try and catch some zzz's... 😴
- Mel x

Online donations are still open
https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/torrumbarry?fbclid=IwVERDUAQ8PU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7QrndAdfwtobjirXNGWA-iqbLg7kxP6eNwAZ432dS7mzY924KAW4wyq6UJGA_aem_Azwe5xkG-QunfwLPfCCvhA

03/04/2026

Meet Frank! One of our local little heroes 💝

You can read Frank's story here (please note some details may be distressing or triggering for some) - https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/Torrumbarry

Our Good Friday Fundraising activities are:

Online Donations - https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/Torrumbarry

Tin Rattling
Our CFA truck and volunteers will be out and about collecting donations on Good Friday.
They will be starting at The Easter Egg Hunt at 9am then heading to Torrumbarry Weir Holiday Park around 10am then onto All the Rivers Run Caravan Park.
We will have buggies and vehicles driving through the bush from Masters Landing through to Farley Road.

All proceeds go to Good Friday Appeal

01/04/2026

Torrumbarry is set for another day of giving, as the local community unites to support the Good Friday Appeal.