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City Transitions to Restricted Burning Period

01 April 2025 8:56 AM

The City’s Restricted Burning Period is now in effect from 1 April to 31 May 2025. During this period burning restrictions apply.

City Transitions to Restricted Burning Period.

The City’s Restricted Burning Period is now in effect from 1 April to 31 May 2025.

Garden refuse burning without a permit

Residents can legally burn small garden refuse piles without a fire permit under Section 24F(3) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, provided the following conditions are met:

  • Only garden refuse is burned.
  • The pile does not exceed 1 cubic metre (1m x 1m x 1m).
  • Burning is only permitted between 6pm and 11pm and must be fully extinguished by midnight.
  • Fires must be completely extinguished using water and/or earth—leaving smouldering piles increases the risk of re-ignition.
  • A responsible person must be in attendance at all times until the fire is fully extinguished.
  • Adequate firebreaks or hazard reduction measures must be in place around the burn area.
  • No flammable material is allowed within 5 metres of the fire while it is burning.
  • Means of extinguishing the fire must be available at all times.

Prohibited burning conditions

Burning is NOT permitted under the following circumstances:

  • When a Total Fire Ban or Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban is declared.
  • When the Fire Danger Rating is High or above.
  • When winds exceed 15km/h.

For the latest updates on fire restrictions, permits, and burning conditions, visit the City’s website.

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