fires
Winter fire risk remains in south-west
An increased fire risk will remain for south-west Victoria during winter, with fire officials warning about the dangers of unattended burn-offs and camp-
fires.
Fire forum draws local crowd
About 100 community members have heard from a bushfire forum in Colac.
Fire volunteers commended
After responding to more than 285 calls last year, the Colac Fire Brigade is looking ahead to new challenges and achievements in 2025.
District fire chiefs pleased with quiet season
The Colac district’s fire chiefs have praised volunteer firefighters and the local community for contributing to a relatively quiet Fire Danger Period, which officially ended yesterday.
Tourism returns to fire-affected towns
WYE General Store’s manager says the re-opening of the Great Ocean Road has helped trading and getting residents back on their feet.
Great Ocean Road re-opens fully
THE GREAT Ocean Road reopened this morning to allow visitors to return to the region after, 12 days after fire destroyed 116 houses in the area.
Residents access parts of fire-affected Wye River
PARTS of Wye River began re-opening to residents yesterday, nine days after the Christmas Day bushfire destroyed 116 homes on the Otway coast.
Lorne swim to go ahead despite fire threat
LORNE Pier to Pub officials are confident the famous ocean swim will go ahead next Saturday despite a constant fire threat surrounding the coastal town.
