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Hopes on the hoses

AS bushfires continue to wreak havoc across the nation, potential firefighters of the future took to the hoses at Cohuna’s Apex Park. Fifteen junior rangers were put through their paces during an All Fired Up session, part of the state-wide Junior Rangers program run by Parks Victoria. All Fired Up teaches children the role rangers […]

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