LOCALS FIRE UP

EXCITED for their training competition are (back from left) junior coordinator, Kelly Hitchcock, Barrett Appledore, 11, Paige Ferguson, 15, Jordon Uebergang, 12, and junior coach, Jenny Poynton, and (front from left) Amely Pech, 14, Ethan Appledore, 15, and Jayda Bruni, 13. Photo: CATHY NORRIS

By Adam Hill

January 23, 2024 | 6:00 PM

IT was a hive of activity at Melville Oval’s CFA training area, with crews from as far away as Colac and Warracknabeal, with crews put through their paces on Saturday.

The Hamilton brigade also had representation, with the locals using the day as a training method ahead of the 2024 State Championships in Mooroopna.