Ophir & surrounds, emergency & community information

15/06/2025

There is a widespread power outage in the area. Affecting 251 customers in Clergate, Clifton Grove, Gowan, Lewis Ponds, Lower Lewis Ponds, Long Point, March, Mullion Creek, Ophir, Orange, Spring Glen, Summer Hill Creek and surrounding areas.
There is currently no estimated time for power restoration.
Essential energy is currently investing the cause.

06/06/2025

30/05/2025

EDIT: Roads are now clear and traffic flow is normal.

THE ROAD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident on the corner of Ophir road and Banjo Patterson way
Please avoid the area.

16/05/2025

Dairy creek road orange is closed in both directions due to a single vehicle accident.

23/04/2025

Road is now open with traffic control in place.

The road was closed as a result of the crash.

01/01/2025

Mother Nature has certainly turned the fireworks on early this afternoon, with numerous lightning strikes detected between Narrabri and Goulburn, as storm cells move across the state.

While some rain has fallen with these storms, we are asking landowners and residents to remain vigilant for any new fire ignitions. If you see an unattended fire, please report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For the latest fire information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

28/12/2024

EDIT: Fire is now out and area is clear.

Crews are currently responding to an incident on Bulgas/Ophir road. Please avoid the area.

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe day.

20/12/2024

Double demerits now in place.

14/12/2024

It’s hot this weekend take a few minutes in the air conditioning to make a plan.

Ask your friends, ask your neighbours, ask your family, ask yourself...

02/07/2024