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19 January, 2026

Blaze reignites memories of ’77

AS the recent bushfire surged through Carranballac, Robert Fraser did not hesitate. He was at Lake Bolac when the call came through. Within minutes, he was on the road with his private fire-fighting tanker, heading back toward the country where he grew up, and where his family’s ties still run deep.

By Henry Dalkin

Lake Bolac’s Robert Fraser was quick to respond to the recent fire at Carranballac.
Lake Bolac’s Robert Fraser was quick to respond to the recent fire at Carranballac.

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