Machines and monuments the legacy of 55 years in the CFA
Little River volunteer fire captain Terry Hedt, 79, looks back on five decades of CFA service, with poignant memories of the tragic day 52 years ago when 23 lives were lost at Lara.
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Fabulous Fordsons: Rupanyup museum keeps rural history alive
A massive fleet of 100-year-old Fordson tractors is just the start of Woods’ Farming and Heritage Museum’s historic collection, which volunteers have turned into a Wimmera tourist destination.
Heart Volunteer Awards 2021 nominations open
Nominate a volunteer who is the beating heart of a rural community in The Weekly Times 2021 Heart Volunteer Awards, supported by the Powercor Country Festival.
Fire still burns bright for CFA member Chris Lang
The 75-year-old Lismore sheep farmer doesn’t jump on the back of a truck these days, but his behind-the-scenes volunteer work is still crucial to his brigade.
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Yackandandah GP sets a safe pace
Riders and horses are in safe hands, with this Yackandandah GP providing advice and supervision at Eventing Victoria competitions. She is a nominee in The Weekly Times Heart Volunteer Awards.
CFA task force to help firefighters through recovery
Volunteer firefighters are banding together to help bushfire-affected colleagues in East Gippsland and the North East.
Buchan CFA firey braves loss for his community
This long-serving Buchan CFA brigade member fights to protect life and land, and give locals dignity in death. He has been nominated in The Weekly Times Heart Volunteer Awards.
First aid is Grant’s first priority
This Wodonga paramedic has given his time and expertise for the past four decades as a St John Ambulance volunteer. He is a nominee in The Weekly Times Heart Volunteer Awards.
New Landcare calendar’s nod to farmers
This 78-year-old farmer, John Topp, is just one of the people whose hard work is being celebrated in a new calendar.
Celebration of club heroes
CRESWICK Football Club had something of a false start when it was first formed 150 years ago.
Personalised touch of local volunteers helps make a fitting farewell
YOU couldn’t ask for a better launch into eternal life than from a grave dug by members of your local community
Multicultural surf safety
Victoria’s Lifesaver of the Year Heath Armstrong prefers teaching people about water safety to dragging them from the surf.
Needles whirr as volunteers knit and give for charity
JOY Bourne long ago lost count of the number of wool yarns she uses each year.
In the line of fire
CONJURE an image of a firefighter in your mind odds are you’re thinking of a man.
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