A number of roads across Hinkler will soon be safer with more than $3m committed to road safety upgrades throughout the electorate under the Road Safety Program. The Australian Government has approved $225m for Queensland under tranche one of the $2b Road Safety Program, joining a further $64.6m to be provided by the Queensland Government. Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the $3.18 million investment would make road conditions safer for motorists and provide more local jobs. Road accidents place a major burden on our region. It impacts on our emergency services, it impacts our daily travel, and most importantly, it has an incredible impact on friends and families, Mr Pitt said.
The fire broke out just before 1.30pm near Brockman Avenue in Revesby Heights.
A bushfire has broken out near homes in Sydney s south-west.(9News)
Air support has been called in to deal with the blaze.(9News)
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from multiple stations in the area worked to extinguish the fire quickly in the event that winds increased.
FRNSW requested air support from the NSW Rural Fire Service as a precaution to protect homes in the area.
No properties were damaged.
Crews have also managed to bring a second fire under control in Sydney s western suburbs this afternoon after a home went up in flames around 3pm.