NO sooner had they issued flood warnings last week than volunteers at Bright’s branch of the State Emergency Service (SES) were out sharpening their flood water operation skills.

AN increase in confirmed sightings of snakes across the Alpine Shire has local runners and families on high alert.

FAVOURABLE weather conditions will be a welcomed reprieve for firefighters this week as they look to take full advantage of the cooler and milder forecasts.

CALMER conditions have brought some relief on the fire front this week but not for air quality across much of the Alpine Shire.