January 30, 2026
Here is what is making news for January 30, 2026.=======================================HOPING FOR AUDIO FROM SHAUN CUMMING Barwon Water is urging customers across its service region to use water carefully as fires continue burning in the Otways and hot weather drives up demand.
Parts of the region fall within active fire and Watch and Act zones.
Barwon Water will release a further update at 10am outlining the fire’s impact on local services.
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