Bendigo expert tells bushfire Royal Commission that cultural burning likely big part of future fire management

Elspeth Kernebone
Updated June 19 2020 - 12:20pm, first published 12:00pm
Central Victoria's first traditional burn in 2017. Picture: GLENN DANIELS
Central Victoria's first traditional burn in 2017. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

CULTURAL burning will play a larger role in Victoria's future fire management, a Bendigo-based fire expert has told the bushfire Royal Commission.

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Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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