Posting on behalf of Rick Houlihan who lives in Don Valley, Upper Yarra. I will put PDF in Files (This is a shortened version of the report) Enjoy a safer web...
They mentioned at the meeting today that the Group need the services of a lawyer. What does the Group actually need a lawyer to do? I.e. prepare the...
Hi All, Just as a followup from todays very successful meeting, I wanted to clarify afew queries that people had. 1) The process of collating the community...
Hi Team! I was so impressed with today. Thank-you all so much especially those who made the morning run so smoothly cosidering our restrictions... I feel like...
Posting on John Peacock's behalf (55yrs experience in the CFA)Â . The point he makes is that extreme weather conditions and temperatures have been occuring for...
Hi Mel,  Good luck with your submission. I think what you are doing is great.  I have attached a few reports which you might find interesting in relation...
Dear Interested Group Members/Residents of the Dandenong Ranges/Dandenong Ranges Representatives, So pleased and thrilled (3 months hard work) to present the...
Dear DRCBG I am concerned that the way you have presented the information below is misleading – you site fuel reduction as the number one priority but I am...
And I just noticed the more action to address climate change has been summarily removed from the top 5 priorities that emerged from the forum despite clearly...
Jo, As we noted in the Community Meeting we had combined fuel reduction both private and public for purposes of the community meeting. At the stage in the...
It appears to me that there is a great deal of misunderstanding on the issue of fuel reduction on private land - I live on one of the highest ridges of the...
Good discussion points! Thanks. I haven't as yet heard a good argument for mass burning as an effective way of making the Dandenongs a safer place to live. The...
Archie, thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your very pertinent posting. Please everyone, read it carefully to the end. Our block in...
Hi everyone Thankyou for your emails. I am in agreement with your concern for our habitat protection and also feel that this has not been accurately...
Dear Concerned Residents of the Dandenong Ranges, Just to let you know that we (DRCBG) have now had our meetings confirmed for next Tuesdays Federal Community...
Hi everyone, We've had a successful strategic meeting with Sean McKane from Federal Signal in regards to an Early Warning / Mass notification system for the...
To all concerned, In light of the DRCBG survey being an absolute reflection of the concerns of the Dandenong Ranges, may it be noted that the survey was not...
Mel, Jo, In a journey of a thousand miles, even a step backwards is better than no step at all. As in all journeys we learn as we travel along. Those who stand...
Here! Here!, I agree with David. Congtratulations on the two of you (busy Mums) actually doing something instead of just talking about it! Well done. Sandra. ...
The Fires of Climate Change Friday, 20 February 2009 Once again we are reminded of the awesome ability of humanity to bond together at a time of crisis. As...
Well, Here we go! Our proposal for an Early Warning System has been forwarded to all Emergency Service and Government Representatives. If you read, please read...
Our submission to the RC is now complete. You can view it in Files, then DRCBG Submission to the RC folder. It is a comprehensive document that outlines what...
Jo and Mel, Congratulations on one of the best submissions so far that has authority from the amount of people interviewed and the number of at the Sunday in ...
Good onyer .. Quite a lot to digest here ... none of which I've attempted - been busy printing the submission .. makes more sense to read the document in a...
Excuse me for asking this - but when was it mentioned that a company called "Federal Signal" from Chicago was to be involved in any of this? and how was the...
While the submission is a commendable effort, it covers a large number of subjects and I am not sure that all of the requirements/responses asked of the...
In response to archie_leach61 Is your name Archie? I'm not sure if you fully understand . . The respondents analysis clearly states the need for an Early...
May I also add that the technology that the CFA use is now well outdated. With the sirens being slowly phased out, and eventually the CFA going to a digital...
First, I want to say that I appreciate the efforts made and the hard work that went into this survey. This is NOT a criticism, more of a recognition of the...
Jo, Just a clarification on the digital network for the CFA. From the information I have heard second hand but close to the source, the CFA have purchased the...
