ABC Mildura Swan Hill

13/01/2026

There are only a few buildings left in Ruffy's main street, including the town hall and Country Fire Authority (CFA) shed.

Locals in the central Victorian community of Ruffy say they are determined to rebuild after a bushfire destroyed most buildings in the small community.

10/01/2026

🚫Total Fire Ban for the WHOLE State of Victoria, Sunday 11 Jan🚫

11 Jan 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. 🔥 No fires can be lit or remain alight in the open air.
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4jAgsV6
👉 Check warnings for your location at ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC

09/01/2026

Jacinta Allan is at the State Control Centre providing an update on the bushfires.

09/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫 Saturday 10th January
📍 Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, North Central
North East, Northern Country, South West, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera

Tomorrow, Sat, 10 Jan 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. 🔥 No fires can be lit or remain alight in the open air

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4jAgsV6
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​👉 Check warnings for your location at ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC

09/01/2026

Bushfire 🔶 Watch & Act - Threat is Reduced - Monitor Conditions
⏰ Wed 👉The threat is reduced, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.

👉 There is one Watch and Act warning area remaining
WATCH AND ACT📍Baring, Big Desert, Boinka, Linga, Patchewollock, Torrita, Underbool, Walpeup.
⚬ The bushfire that started south of Underbool is not yet under control.
⚬ The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation could change so monitor conditions and be ready to act.
⚬ It is safe to return to the area.

📻️ Listen to ABC Mildura Swan Hill 104.3FM, or on ABC listen: abc.net.au/listen/live/milduraswanhill

ℹ️ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC
⚬ Emergency VIC Map: emergency.vic.gov.au/

📷 Fire appliance credit CFA

08/01/2026

07/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫 Thursday 8th Jan
📍 Mallee, Northern Country and North East districts
🔥 An extreme fire danger rating has been declared for the North East and Northern Country districts on Thursday. This means NO fires in the open air.

🏠 ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. In cities and towns.
🌭 Cooking outside is restricted to gas and electric barbecues only, with conditions.
♨️ No "hot works" like welding or grinding.
👮 Penalties apply for breaking the rules.

ℹ️ www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings/
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​👉 Check warnings for your location at ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC

05/01/2026

Temperatures in Mildura, Swan Hill and Renmark are expected to hit 44 degrees on Wednesday before a slight increase on Thursday and Friday.

Blisteringly high temperatures are expected throughout Victoria and in parts of South Australia and New South Wales.

29/12/2025

A wave to fellow drivers navigating Australia’s regional roads is a staple of outback culture. 👋

But are we seeing it less?

Two of our regional reporters tested this theory out to see if the wave is still alive in 2025.

Reporting by Nethma Dandeniya and Shannon Pearce for ABC News SA.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5ehn9jr7

23/12/2025

What do you think about this decision?

One past Southern 80 winner and record holder wonders if the race will ever return.

22/12/2025

Have you ever arrived at a camping site only to see the spots occupied with no one around?

Unattended caravans line a popular Murray River campsite, triggering debate over whether public camping spots are being quietly claimed ahead of the busy holiday season.