This is the abridged version of appeal. The original was 70 pages long by the time I put in all the annexes. This will give you some indication of the petty allegations. My name is Elaine Robinson AFSM, a proud
KANGAROO COURT PART 2
The Saga of the Cooks Gap Rural Fire Brigade:
Speaking Up and Facing Opposition For the past five and a half years, I and several others have consistently urged the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to investigate what we believe to be criminal actions related to the alteration of the
Kangaroo Court Part 1.
(an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime or misdemeanour:) I recently came across an article on the VFFA Facebook page that discussed the
Assessment of the impacts of large,severe and intense bushfires across South East Australia.
John O’Donnell 24 June 2025 The author considers that current fire management approaches across SE Australia landscapes are failing and, in many cases, have failed. The current state and federal fire interval approaches focus on individual species, a large number
VFFA AGM and Ordinary Meeting 2025 at Mathoura Bowling Club.
Situated between the mega tourist towns of Echuca-Moama and Deniliquin, the club is small in size but prides itself on being a friendly family country club where you get value for money, whether dining in the Bistro, having a cool
The NSW RFS is simply the most Amazing Organisation
You may have read of late, the goings on within a major Australian Media Organisation regarding Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. Last Thursday, the findings of an external investigation into those claims initiated by that Media Organisation’s Board, were
Assessment of fire management across south east Australia, including concerns, consequences, costs and opportunities
John O’Donnell Assessment of fire management across south east Australia, including concerns, consequences, costs and opportunities Introduction Across Australia the 2019/ 20 bushfires burnt 18.74 million hectares across Australia, much of the areas at high intensity, 34 were lives lost
iCare fails RFS Volunteer’s Accident Coverage
At this point in time and until the NSW RFS can confirm resolution of an element of great concern, we have discovered that RFS Volunteers are Not covered by iCare should they be involved in an Injury/Accident while attending any
Status of bushfire preparation and preparedness for major bushfires across South East Australia during 2024/ 25.
Opinion piece John O’Donnell 14 August 2024 It is the author’s belief that South East Australia continues to be not adequately prepared for upcoming bushfires and to be frank we as a society have learnt very little following 2019/20 and
VFFA AGM and Ordinary Meeting 2024 at Murrumbateman
The 2024 AGM and Ordinary Meeting will be held at the Murrumbateman Country Inn on Saturday, 3rd August 2024 at 10 am. Members and Associate Members are invited to attend.