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Summer seasonal outlook 2023
Victorian communities urged to plan and prepare for a dry and hot summer
The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer points to lingering fire danger and warns communities to plan and prepare.
2023 Resilient Australia Awards - Victorian winners
Join us in celebrating initiatives that build whole of community resilience toward disasters and emergencies around Australia.
Image shows a map of Victoria with red highlighted areas in the North West and the far east of the state where bushfire risk is highest.
Victorians could see an increased number of fires leading into summer
The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring warns there is a high chance of an early start to the fire season in the central, western and northern parts of the state.
The image shows Rick Nugent. He has grey hair, a bright smile and he is wearing his police uniform
New Emergency Management Commissioner appointed
Rick Nugent APM has been announced as the new Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner.
Representatives gather for All Sectors Resilience Forum
Industry and government representatives across Victoria’s critical infrastructure sector recently came together to network, share ideas and discuss common challenges at the All Sectors Resilience Network Forum.
Risk and Resilience Grants Program now open
Up to $8 million in grant funding is now available for projects that reduce the risk and impact of natural disasters on Victorian communities and economies as part of the latest Risk and Resilience Grants Program.  
Victorian emergency services recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Twelve Victorian emergency services personnel have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.
Victorian recipients announced for Disaster Ready Fund
Victoria will be better protected and prepared for future natural disasters following 31 local projects receiving over $26 million in funding from round one of the national Disaster Ready Fund (DRF).
'RAA23 SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED'
Resilient Australia Awards entry deadline extended
Submissions for the 2023 Resilient Australia Awards have been extended and will close on Friday 30 June 2023.
An image of the map of Australia. Red parts are highlighted in the Northern Territory to indicate above normal fire potential. Both red and blue parts are highlighted in New South Wales. Blue indicates below normal fire potential. The rest of Australia is yellow for normal fire potential.
Victorians to expect a warmer and drier winter ahead
Parts of Victoria experienced a wetter than normal autumn, but the forecast for winter is drier with warmer conditions than average.