Burning Times - News & Updates

Posted 31 December 2021 Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 1 January 2022

A Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the entire day for Saturday 1 January 2022

Posted 24 December 2021 Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Bans - 25 December & 26 December 2021

A Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Saturday 25 December & Sunday 26 December 2021

Posted 23 November 2021 Prohibited Burning Time commencing 1 December 2021

The Prohibited Burning Time commences on 1 December 2021. Avoid activities in hot weather that could cause a spark, be prepared, always have a water source available. Take care, prevent bushfires.

Posted 28 May 2021 Unrestricted Burning Time Commencing Tuesday 1 June 2021

The Shire of Chittering winter unrestricted burning time commences on Tuesday 1 June 2021.

Posted 31 March 2021 Restricted Burning Time commencing 1 April

Posted 01 February 2021 Declared Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 1 February 2021

Posted 06 January 2021 Declared Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 7 January 2021

Posted 06 January 2021 Declared Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 6 January 2021

Posted 05 January 2021 Declared Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 5 January 2020

Posted 24 December 2020 Declared Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Bans - Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Posted 24 December 2020 Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 24 December 2020

Posted 08 December 2020 Harvest, Hot Works & Vehicle Movement Ban - 8 December 2020

Posted 27 November 2020 Prohibited Burning Time commencing 1 December 2020

Posted 30 September 2020 Restricted Burning Time commencing 1 October 2020

Posted 21 September 2020 Firebreak & Bushfire Hazard Reduction Notice 2020/21

The official release of the Firebreak & Bushfire Hazard Reduction Notice 2020/21

Posted 29 May 2020 Unrestricted Burning Time Commencing Monday 1 June 2020

The Shire of Chittering winter unrestricted burning time commences on Monday 1 June 2020.

Posted 31 March 2020 Restricted Burning Time commencing 1 April 2020

Posted 04 February 2020 Bans Declared for 4 February 2020

A Total Fire Ban has been declared by DFES. A Harvest &

Posted 07 January 2020 Using Bee Smoker Devices in Prescribed Burning Times

Posted 23 December 2019 Declared Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans - Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day

Posted 09 December 2019 Slashing Long Grass in Hot Conditions

Posted 26 November 2019 Prohibited Burning Time commencing 1 December 2019

Posted 26 September 2019 Restricted Burning Time commencing 1 October 2019

Posted 10 September 2019 Changes to the Firebreak Notice

Posted 17 June 2019 Unrestricted Burning Time

The Shire of Chittering is now in "UNRESTRICTED BURNING TIME"

Posted 12 April 2019 Restricted Burning Time

Due to seasonal conditions, a very limited Restricted Burning Period has commenced.