With bushfire conditions expected to deteriorate across Victoria, the current State of Disaster has been extended for parts of the State for the next 48 hours.
A new permanent dedicated agency is being established to work directly with local communities impacted by Victoria's devastating bushfires, as part of the process of rebuilding and recovery.
The Victorian Government has partnered with Bendigo Bank and The Salvation Army to establish the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, with 100% of donated funds going directly to communities in need.
Victoria’s night fire aviation program over the 2019-20 summer will continue to trial the use of night vision technology for firebombing operations at night.
Parts of the Wimmera and Mallee and East and West Gippsland are forecast to experience above-normal bushfire potential over the summer, according to the update of the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, released today.
