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Burning times

Burning is PROHIBITED throughout the Shire of Ravensthorpe on the following public holidays:

Labor Day: Monday 2 March 2026
Easter: Friday 3 April 2026 - Monday 5 April 2026
Anzac Day: Saturday 25 April 2026

King's Birthday: Monday 28 September 2026

Burning is PROHIBITED on Sundays (Except between 1st March - 19th September every year).

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has gazetted the following dates as Restricted Burnings Times (RBT) and Prohibited Burning Times (PBT):

NOTE: These dates are subject to variation by agreement from time to time according to seasonal conditions, but any alterations will be advertised through the Shire's communications platforms.

Need a permit?

A fire permit must be obtained as per Section 18 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 from a Fire Control Officer to legally be allowed to burn during the Restricted Burning Period.

Fire Control Officer contact details can be found here and on the back page of the Fire Control and Firebreak Notice.

Fire control and firebreak notices

The Shire of Ravensthorpe Fire Control and Firebreak Notice is sent out to ratepayers with the annual rates notice.

It is also promoted heavily via various means including on the Shire of Ravensthorpe website, Facebook page, in the Community Spirit and via the Shire's regular stall at the markets.

It is the responsibility of ALL landowners/occupiers (not just ratepayers) within the Shire of Ravensthorpe to read and fully understand the requirements mentioned within the notice.

Firebreaks must be in place on 31 October 2025 and then maintained as per the Shire of Ravensthorpe Fire Control & Firebreak Notice 2025-26 until 30 April 2026

Important dates

1 September 2026	Applications for individual Bushfire Management Plan - *Last Day!*
1 October 2026	Applications for variation to the Fire Control Notice - *Last Day!*
30 October 2026	*Last Day!* for your property to be compliant to this notice
3-7 November 2026	FIREBREAK INSPECTION Dates for when properties will undergo their inspection for compliance to this Notice
31 October 2025 - 30 April 2026	FIREBREAK COMPLIANCE PERIOD Properties must be maintained to the requirements of this Firebreak Notice.

How do I apply for a variation to the Fire Control and Firebreak Notice?

There are a few options available to you;

Contact the Shire of Ravensthorpe during office hours for a form to be emailed or posted out to you.
Forms can be picked up from either the Ravensthorpe or Hopetoun Shire Office locations.
Variation forms are available to be downloaded here.

Please note forms MUST be completed and returned to the Shire Officer by October 1 each year.

You will be notified either by phone or in writing with the outcome of your variation request;

If successful, your variation approval period can last up to 5 years, depending upon the results of the officer inspection.

If unsuccessful, you will need to comply with the requirements mention within the Fire Control and Firebreak Notice by the due date.

Firebreak FAQS

A list of frequently asked questions (FAQS) about the Fire Control and Firebreak Notice can be found here.

Fire danger rating for today:

Fitzgerald - Coast

Moderate

Fitzgerald - Inland

Moderate

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Bans

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is responsible for imposing a Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban (HVMB) during the hottest parts of the day based on the advice of the Fire Control Officers.