DEECA Hume

DEECA Hume Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action - Hume region This page keeps you informed of DEECA's activities in the Hume region.

Our climate is changing and the effects are being felt around the world. Victoria has set an ambitious climate action agenda with a strong focus on establishing a renewable energy sector, reducing emissions and preparing for a future with less water. At the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, we will lead this exciting work, bringing together the energy, environment, climate acti

on, water, agriculture and resources portfolios, in addition to its vital role in emergency management. We are working to meet strong targets to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. We are rapidly progressing work to grow a strong renewable energy sector here in Victoria to support our solar, battery and offshore wind initiatives, ensuring that people have access to reliable and affordable energy. We are supporting our agricultural, water and resources sectors to adapt and become more resilient to the effects of climate change while driving sustainable production and economic growth. Victoria has an unmatched native landscape and we continue to work with Traditional Owners and other partners to protect and preserve it, ensuring a healthy, resilient and biodiverse environment. Bringing these portfolios into a single department allows us to draw on knowledge and expertise of these critical sectors and work together to deliver the Victorian Governmentโ€™s leading climate action and environmental protection agenda. Hume region stretches from Corryong and Barmah in the north to Marysville, Toolangi and Wallan in the south. Regional cities and centres include Wodonga, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Benalla and Seymour, with 12 local government areas. We value the comments and contributions we receive on social media. While we encourage people to join the conversation, we will not tolerate disrespectful, offensive, crude, hateful or irrelevant comments, or comments that make another person feel unsafe. Please keep all comments and discussion respectful and courteous. You can view our full social media policy on our website.

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.Want to receive a text or email when planned...
14/05/2026

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

๐Ÿ“Towong โ€“ Towong Bridge (0.2 hectares)

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

๐Ÿ”ฅYou may see or smell smoke.
๐Ÿ‘€ Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
๐Ÿ“ž If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
๐ŸŒDetailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

VicEmergency - Hume
Towong Shire Council

11/05/2026

๐ŸŸ Back where they belong ๐ŸŸ

Macquarie perch and trout cod are swimming free again on Taungurung Country following an emergency rescue from Hughes and Seven Creeks, in the wake of the January 2026 Longwood bushfire.

The fish were cared for at the Victorian Fisheries Authority conservation hatchery at Snobs Creek before being released in collaboration with Taungurung Land & Waters Council, Parks Victoria and DEECAโ€™s Arthur Rylah Institute.

This work was supported through biodiversity recovery funding, jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

07/05/2026

Brrrโ€ฆ heading out? โ„๏ธ
With winter arriving with heavy snow, drivers are urged to stick to recommended detours and avoid state forest roads.
Following the recent closure of the Maroondah Hwy between Healesville and Narbethong, some people diverted through Toolangi State Forestโ€”putting themselves at risk, as shown in this clip.
The forest may look magical, but snow brings real hazards:
๐Ÿƒ Tree branches can bend and break
๐ŸƒDebris can cover roads
๐ŸƒConditions can change quickly

Before you go:
โœ… Check road and track closures and local conditions
โœ… Check the weather forecast
โœ… Download the VicEmergency app
โœ… Make sure your route suits your vehicle
โœ… Donโ€™t rely on phone coverage for navigation

Stay safe and plan ahead.

Vic Traffic - https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/
Forest road closures - https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.Want to receive a text or email when planned...
30/04/2026

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

๐Ÿ“Upper Goulburn State Forest โ€“ Snake Edwards Divide (1,097 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Big River State Forest โ€“ Oaks Creek Landscape (550 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Big River State Forest โ€“ Corn Hill Landscape (1,600 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Gapsted โ€“ West End Track (638 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Glen Creek โ€“ Mount Big Ben Road (0.1 hectares)

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

๐Ÿ”ฅYou may see or smell smoke.
๐Ÿ‘€ Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
๐Ÿ“ž If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
๐ŸŒDetailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

VicEmergency - Hume

๐Ÿ“ฃ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•.๐Ÿ“% ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ ๐š๐ฌ ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ?๐Ÿ˜ฑThe concession runs between ...
27/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•.๐Ÿ“% ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ ๐š๐ฌ ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ?๐Ÿ˜ฑ

The concession runs between 1 May and 31 October each year, and is available to:
๐Ÿ’ณHealth Care Card holders
๐Ÿ’ณPensioner Concession Card holders
๐Ÿ’ณVeteransโ€™ Affairs Gold Card holders

You may also be eligible for the Annual Electricity Concession which could save you hundreds on your electricity bills each year.

Call your energy retailer today to check your concessions are being applied.

More information at services.dffh.vic.gov.au/energy

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.Want to receive a text or email when planned...
27/04/2026

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

๐Ÿ“Mooroopna โ€“ Rumbalara Road (6 hectares) Traditional Owner burn with Yorta Yorta
๐Ÿ“Woods Point โ€“ Clarke Spur Track (820 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Marysville State Forest โ€“ Elkanah (6 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Marysville โ€“ Peake Track (663 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Black Range - Higginbotham Track (811 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Clonbinane - Raynors Road (314 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Kancoona โ€“ Berti Road (80 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Brookside โ€“ Lyrebird Peak (33 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Bright โ€“ Water Reserve Track (391 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Kancoona โ€“ Berti Road (1,529 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Dartmouth โ€“ T**e Gibbo (995 hectares)

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

๐Ÿ”ฅYou may see or smell smoke.
๐Ÿ‘€ Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
๐Ÿ“ž If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
๐ŸŒDetailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

VicEmergency - Hume
Greater Shepparton City Council
Mansfield Shire Council
Murrindindi Shire Council
Alpine Shire Council
Towong Shire Council
Shepparton Fire Brigade- CFA
Shepparton East CFA

Planned burns are scheduled for ignition at Bakers Gully, Water Reserve Track and Clear Spot area near Bright tomorrow, ...
27/04/2026

Planned burns are scheduled for ignition at Bakers Gully, Water Reserve Track and Clear Spot area near Bright tomorrow, Tuesday April 28.

The burns will be ignited over three days, and then patrolled until safe.

While the burns are being undertaken a number of temporary closures will be in place:
๐ŸšงClear Spot Lookout
๐ŸšงMystic Launch (MTB and paragliding)
๐ŸšงUpper Bakers Gully MTB trails (incl. 24 Sycamore, Steves Superhighway, Brackenridge, S***t Shooter)
๐ŸšงDemon Ridge Track

Road and track closure signage will be in place. Please do not enter closed areas.

The burns have been carefully planned to reduce bushfire risk to Bright and surrounding communities, and protect popular recreation areas and tourism facilities.

๐ŸŒซ๏ธ Smoke may be visible while the works are undertaken.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Stay updated. Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website vic.gov.au/plannedburns

VicEmergency - Hume

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.Want to receive a text or email when planned...
23/04/2026

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

๐Ÿ“Lima โ€“ Mount Lindsay Track (145 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Howqua โ€“ Dungeon Gully West (108 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Wittlesea โ€“ Road 1 (186 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Lake Eildon National Park โ€“ Steep Track (613 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Reedy Creek โ€“ Dabyminga Creek (922 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Eildon โ€“ Mallet Track (818 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Buffalo Creekโ€“ Ellens Lane (70 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Barwidgee โ€“ Road 19 (196 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Staghorn Flat โ€“ Mount Murramurranbong Track (187 hectares)

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

๐Ÿ”ฅYou may see or smell smoke.
๐Ÿ‘€ Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
๐Ÿ“ž If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
๐ŸŒDetailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

VicEmergency - Hume
Benalla Rural City Council
Mansfield Shire Council
City of Whittlesea
Mitchell Shire Council
Mitchell Shire Council
Alpine Shire Council

23/04/2026

With favourable conditions this week, our crews will be taking the opportunity to conduct planned burns while the weather is stable. FFMVic will take advantage of these conditions to reduce the risk of future bushfire.
Thousands of private burn-offs have also been registered following the end of the Fire Danger Period in most parts of the state (except Glenelg).
Weather patterns can cause smoke to linger overnight and through to early morning. Smoke may be from multiple sources, including private burn-offs, and agricultural and interstate burns.
When air quality is impacted by smoke, everyone โ€“ especially those with heart or lung conditions, people with diabetes, people over the age of 65, infants, children and pregnant women โ€“ should reduce their time spent outside.
For the latest information about when and where planned burns are happening near you and to sign up for notifications visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
Detailed information about current air quality across Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au/check-air-and-water-quality
For tips on looking after your health when there is smoke, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-your-health
Environment Protection Authority Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority)

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.Want to receive a text or email when planned...
20/04/2026

Weโ€™re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

๐Ÿ“Tatong โ€“ Tiger Hill North (412 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Howqua โ€“ Dungeon Gully West (108 hectares)
๐Ÿ“Back Creek โ€“ Schmidt North Track (142 hectares)

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

๐Ÿ”ฅYou may see or smell smoke.
๐Ÿ‘€ Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
๐Ÿ“ž If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
๐ŸŒDetailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

VicEmergency - Hume
Benalla Rural City Council
Mansfield Shire Council
Mitchell Shire Council
Indigo Shire Council
Alpine Shire Council

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