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Jun 2

Seasonal road closures help keep motorists safe

  • Safety

Seasonal road closures help keep motorists safe. Temporary road and track closures will come into effect on Tuesday, June 10, following the King’s Birthday long weekend.

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May 29

Campfire safety this King's Birthday: Cool to touch? Safe to leave

  • Camping
  • Safety

Forest Fire Management Victoria

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May 29

Victorian water corporations win national awards

Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water and Melbourne Water take out prizes at the 2025 Australian Water Awards.

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May 11

Water saving matters more as storages fall

Victorians are encouraged to save water at home as average water storages levels across Victoria reach 57%.

Budj Bim National Park fire
May 8

Wildlife response continuing after Budj Bim fire

  • Wildlife emergencies

DEECA is continuing to lead an animal welfare response in the Budj Bim National Park following a bushfire that started from a lightning strike on March 10.

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Apr 30

Helping the Mount Cole State Forest regenerate after fire

Eucalypt seeds are showing a promising rate of growth in the Mount Cole State Forest, one year after a major bushfire tore through about 22,000 hectares of the forest in Victoria.

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Apr 13

The only thing sizzling this Easter should be a BBQ, not the bush!

  • Camping
  • Safety

As families head outdoors for Easter adventures, nothing beats toasting marshmallows over a warm fire. However, fire and land authorities are warning if people are not careful, a campfire or fire pit can go from a cozy glow to a full-blown bushfire

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Apr 10

New projects announced as tree planting approaches 500,000 target

The successful applicants have been announced for phase 5 of the More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West program.

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Mar 31

Why do I see or smell smoke?

  • Planned burning

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks.

FFMVic Chief Fire Officer
Mar 23

We manage Victoria's bushfire risk together – A letter from the Chief Fire Officer

  • Bushfire risk management

A reflection on the challenges of extreme heat, bushfires and storms over the past months testing communities across the state, reinforcing the importance of preparedness, swift response and resilience.

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Mar 12

Discover Tymicka and Jordan’s graduate journey

Apply now for the Victorian Government graduate program. Tymicka and Jordan joined the department as part of the Victorian Government graduate program which is seeking applications for 2026.

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Mar 3

Campfire warning ahead of long weekend

Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety ahead of the upcoming long weekend.

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