PLANNING for the summer fire season, which is likely to start earlier than usual, has been brought forward as a result of an ominous seasonal outlook. Activities to prepare for the season have been ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Geelong. Followed categories will be added to My News. Forest Fire Management Victoria crews began the spring planned burns in Anglesea on Tuesday with about 30 ...

The site of a Birregurra restaurant once damaged by fire could soon be a boutique distillery, under plans lodged with a local council. Otways Distillery lodged plans for a new venue with Colac Otway ...

The home of Barramunga Superfood has hit the market atop Mt Barramunga which, at 445m above sea level, is one of the region’s highest points. From its specular vantage point, 640 Forrest-Apollo Bay Rd ...

The Victorian Surf Coast forest destroyed in the Christmas Day bushfire could grow back quickly and turn into an even greater fire threat within a few years, a leading bushfire expert says.

Official Allan government figures show fire agencies are making slow progress this year in the drive to implement planned burns in an area ripe for a major fire disaster that includes one of Australia ...

The Victorian government has approved exploration licences for two new gas projects in the Otway and Gippsland basins, drawing criticism from environmental groups. The permits would allow companies to ...