Harvest Bans
Harvest Bans
No person shall operate harvesting machinery during the Restricted or Prohibited burning period on any land unless they have a mobile and operational fire fighting unit with a capacity of at least 400 litres, situated in or immediately adjacent to each paddock where harvesting operations are being conducted. Harvesting operations are Prohibited on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. It is mandatory for all operators or harvesters to be registered on the Shire of Irwin Harvest & Off-Road Activity Ban SMS service. To register, please click here.
Harvest and Off Road Activity Bans are declared by a Fire Control Officer and in consultation with the Shire. They can be declared when fire weather conditions are most likely to threaten lives and property or when a fire is already underway and firefighting resources are committed. Special conditions and exemptions may apply depending on the type and reason for the ban.
For information relating to Total Fire Bans visit DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TOTAL FIRE BANS.
Permitted Areas of Work During all Bans
Use or operation of any vehicle on gazetted roads, lanes, driveways, yards, or other areas that provide access to, or a parking facility at, any residential, farming or business premises, if the area has been sufficiently cleared of inflammable material to prevent the escape of fire.
Definitions:
Off-Road:
Includes areas such as paddocks, bushland, uncleared land and land with stubble or long grass.
Off-Road Activity:
Includes the use of anything activated by an internal combustion engine used off-road. e.g. Motor bikes, quad bikes, excavators, chain saws, ride on mowers and generators.
Exemptions:
The following exemptions apply during all bans.
Essential Services
Off-Road activity, for urgent work, carried out by an essential service can continue, but only when the prescribed conditions in Division 9 of the Bush Fires Regulation 1954 are complied with. Urgent works, in relation to the provision of an essential service, means repairs or maintenance necessary for the continued provision, or restoration, of the service. Essential service: water supply, sewerage or drainage services, electricity, or gas services; telecommunications services; public transport services and rubbish collection or disposal services.
Health and Safety
Off-Road Activity is permitted for the use or operation of a vehicle for the prevention of an immediate and serious risk to the health or safety of a person or livestock, and only if all reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent the activity from creating a bush fire danger.
Harvest Bans are also placed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
DONGARA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Dongara Public Library aims to deliver an extensive collection of items to meet the needs of the community of Dongara, Port Denison and surrounding areas. The items are updated regularly and come in the following formats:
- Regular print books
- Graphic novels and comics
- Community information
- Large print books
- Paperbacks
- DVDs
- Talking books (on mp3 and CD)
The collection is divided into the following sections:
- Junior Kindergarten -Picture board and large size books for young children
- Junior Fiction - Books suited for kids from 8 years old – 12 years old
- Young Adult - Stories suited to 12 years old & above
- Adult Fiction - Regular & Large Print.
- Adult & Junior Non Fiction
- Biographies
- DVDs - TV Series & Feature Films
- Audiobooks - Books on CDs & mp3 players
Genres
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Becoming a member
To become a member of the Dongara Public Library, complete a Library Membership Form and supply photographic identification to our staff. The minimum borrower age is 12 years old.
Ebooks
We strive to provide a digital option for all our members. Borrow Box and Over Drive offer free eBooks & eAudiobooks to loan.
Borrow Box can be accessed by installing the Borrow Box app on your device through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or via the website http://library.bolindadigital.com/dongara.
Over Drive can be accessed by installing the Over Drive app on your device through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or via the website www.wapldmc.lib.overdrive.com.
Donations
The Dongara Public Library accepts book and DVD donations, as long as their physical condition is good. The Library reserves the right to place donations that are not needed on the Free Stand.
Public access computer
The Dongara Public Library provides access to one public-use computer with word processing and internet access, with a time limit of one hour. Printing is available at a charge. The Library also provides photocopying and scanning facilities. All patrons utilising the public access computers must adhere to the Terms and Conditions of Use.
Read more on https://www.esmart.org.au/esmart-libraries/.
Opening times
| Monday to Friday | 9.00am – 3.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am – 1.00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Become a library volunteer
Are you passionate about books, meeting new people and want to be part of an amazing team?
If you’re looking for a simple way to give back to the community as well as indulge in your love of everything books, then volunteering at our small community library is for you. Click the links below to access the information poster and application form
I WANT IN!
Becoming a member
To become a member of the Dongara Public Library, complete a Library Membership Form and supply photographic identification to our staff. The minimum borrower age is 12 years old.
eBooks
We strive to provide a digital option for all our members. Borrow Box and Over Drive offer free eBooks & eAudiobooks to loan.
Borrow Box can be accessed by installing the Borrow Box app on your device through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or via the website http://library.bolindadigital.com/dongara.
Over Drive can be accessed by installing the Over Drive app on your device through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or via the website www.wapldmc.lib.overdrive.com.
Donations
The Dongara Public Library accepts book and DVD donations, as long as their physical condition is good. The Library reserves the right to place donations that are not needed on the Free Stand.
Public access computer
The Dongara Public Library provides access to one public-use computer with word processing and internet access, with a time limit of one hour. Printing is available at a charge. The Library also provides photocopying and scanning facilities. All patrons utilising the public access computers must adhere to the Terms and Conditions of Use.
Read more on https://www.esmart.org.au/esmart-libraries/.
Opening times
| Monday to Friday | 9.00am – 3.00pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am – 1.00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Become a Library Volunteer
Are you passionate about books, meeting new people and want to be part of an amazing team?
If you’re looking for a simple way to give back to the community as well as indulge in your love of everything books, then volunteering at our small community library is for you. Click the links below to access the information poster and application form
CONTACT INFORMATION
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