'We have reached that level of danger': Premier declares state of disaster Submitted by daniel on Fri, 09/01/2026 - 23:00 Picture Image Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has declared a "state of disaster" in 18 fire-affected local government areas including Corangamite Shire Council. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading Holiday Offer All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other in your area Read more about 'We have reached that level of danger': Premier declares state of disasterAdd new comment
Residents urged to leave Skipton as fire spreads; total fire ban for Saturday Submitted by daniel on Fri, 09/01/2026 - 05:08 Picture UPDATED 2.50pm, January 9 Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading Holiday Offer All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All other in your area A strike team was called to a grassfire at Streatham, north-east of Lake Bolac. The fire is heading east and Skipton residents have been advised to leave now. A total fire ban has been declared for all regions across the state for Saturday, January 10, 2026. Read more about Residents urged to leave Skipton as fire spreads; total fire ban for SaturdayAdd new comment