Kangaroo Flat Barber Shop

🚨 Changes to Bushfire Places of Last Resort 🚨

We’ve made two changes to local Bushfire Places of Last Resort (BPLR) for the upcoming 2026-2027 fire danger period.

Barrack Reserve picnic area will replace Holy Rosary Primary School Oval as Heathcote’s BPLR and Bendigo Showgrounds will be reinstated as a BPLR.

Bushfire Places of Last Resort (also known as Neighbourhood Safer Places) should only be used if all other plans have failed in a bushfire emergency.

They should not be considered as places to relocate to when leaving early as Emergency Services and support agencies will not be in place to provide assistance.

A BPLR should also not be confused with an Emergency Relief Centre which is activated during an emergency to provide immediate, short-term support for displaced people.

Bushfire Places of Last Resort in Greater Bendigo are located at:

• Axedale Primary School Oval
• Lansell Square Shopping Centre car park
• Queen Elizabeth Oval
• Canterbury Park car park and events area
• Bendigo Showgrounds
• Maiden Gully Primary School basketball courts
• Lord's Raceway in Junortoun
• Strathfieldsaye Community Hub - Club Court
• Dower Park in Kangaroo Flat
• Redesdale Recreation Reserve oval
• Barrack Reserve picnic area in Heathcote

If you shelter at a BPLR, you will need to bring your own food and water, protective clothing, pet food, mobile phone, radio, first aid and medications.

🔗 https://go.bendigo.vic.gov.au/changes-bushfire-places-last-resort

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate CASUAL Cattery Attendant!

You must love cats!
You must love clients!
You must love cleaning!

Main duties will include caring for cats, kitty litter patrol, serving meals to our feline guests, welcoming our clients, and cleaning.
Dealing with the odd furball is also a possibility!

This is a casual position with shifts available during the following times:
Monday to Sunday: 8.00am to 11.00am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Applicants must be available to work these set shifts, with the possibility of additional hours to cover staff leave and busy periods. This is a CASUAL position with shifts offered based on the needs of the business. Weekly hours will be discussed and agreed upon in advance, taking into account both operational requirements and the successful applicant's availability. You will be a part of our existing team of four part-timers.

Initially:
Training will be two x 2 -3 hour shifts per week for the first month (between Tuesday to Friday).

Existing staff leave involves daily shifts from:
14th to 17th September
21st to 24th September
26th to 30th October.
You would be asked to be available for these shifts.

School holidays are our busiest times and we would ask that you be available for them.

If you are serious to take on this role:
Please send COVER LETTER telling me about yourself and why you would be purrfect for the role, along with your resume to:
[email protected]
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Applications close Sunday 9th August.
Interviews will take place Monday 10th to Saturday 15th August.
Position commences week starting Monday 17th August.

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I thank you in advance for your interest.
Jacinta

Early Notice.
Price increase on
1st September.

Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade is urging us all the Slow Down, Stay, Safe This Winter!

As the colder weather settles in, we’re seeing more wet roads, foggy mornings, frosty windscreens and darker afternoons across our local area. While winter might not bring fire danger like summer does, it does bring different risks — especially on our roads.

At Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade, we see firsthand how quickly things can go wrong in poor driving conditions. Many winter road incidents can be prevented by slowing down and taking a little extra care.

A few simple reminders as you head out this winter:

- Slow down and drive to the conditions
- Take care in foggy mornings
- Watch for slippery roads
- Give your car a quick winter check
- Put the phone away

Read more https://kfce.com.au/news/

Luckily, they have been located…

At 3:43pm, VicTraffic website is still showing
Calder Hwy, Big Hill CLOSED….
In both directions