January 27, 2026
Here is what is making news for January 27, 2026.============================================Residents all across the Otways are reminded to check the Emergency Victoria app frequently today, with watch and acts across much of the region.
Deputy Incident Controller Alistair Drayton says today's extreme heat and blustery condition make for a challenging day to contain the fire.
========================================================================================Residents in towns surrounding the Carlisle River fire have already begun evacuating ahead of extreme fire danger conditions…
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