Woodend CFA

17/06/2026

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared that El Niño has arrived and it is likely to last until at least the end of the year.

15/06/2026

Country Fire Authority (CFA) stations across Melbourne’s north-west will receive upgrades to help future proof brigades. Woodend, Bullengarook, Rockbank, Millbrook, and Hillside are on the list of the 55 brigades which are part of the Motor Room Door Replacement Program. Under the program, station...

15/06/2026

Did you know there are around 3,000 house fires each year in Victoria? That's more than any other state. The house fire risk is highest in winter, when we're using our heaters and fireplaces the most.

Now's the time to make sure our homes are as safe as possible - here's how:

🔸 Check all smoke alarms are working and replace batteries. It's recommended to have a smoke alarm in all bedrooms, living areas and hallways.
🔸Keep all heaters, fireplaces and chimneys clean, as too much dust can create a fire hazard.
🔸Do not cover heaters with clothes, put clothes to dry or put any flammable items within 1m of a fireplace.
🔸Plug electric heaters into the wall, not a power board. Heaters use a high amount of electrical current which can overload power boards and increase the risk of electrical fires.
🔸Have a home fire escape plan no matter the size and type of home.

Fire Rescue Victoria has more tips on how to protect your home at: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/home-fire-safety-booklet

15/06/2026

Wet and stormy weather will spread over parts of every Australian state and territory this week.

15/06/2026

A court has found that a South Australian farmer was responsible for setting fire to a pile of vegetation that was left smouldering and reignited six months later, causing a devastating bushfire.

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12/06/2026

Over the next 7 days, the bulk of rain will be focussed on southern Australia as two weather systems move through.

By next Thursday night, broad areas across the south are likely to see between 25-50 mm, with higher totals along parts of the south coast.

The first weather system is a band of rain associated with a cold front and surface trough. On Friday, widespread rain is forecast in north-west and south-east Western Australia. Rain extends into South Australia from Friday afternoon, before sweeping over Victoria, Tasmania and southern New South Wales this weekend.

Moderate rainfall totals are possible, particularly over the Eyre and Yorke peninsulas, western Tasmania and north-east Victoria.

Temperatures will drop behind the cold front, however as this system has a link to humid tropical air, widespread cold temperatures are not expected. For example, on Sunday, Adelaide is forecast to drop to 17°C and Melbourne to 15°C, both of which are above average temperatures for June.

The second weather system is a cut-off low pressure system and trough that will develop over the Bight from next Monday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across southern Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania during the first half of the week. These will extend to the east coast in the second half of the week.

Exact rainfall totals will depend on how this cut-off low moves; there is still some variation between the computer models.

Check the forecast regularly at www.bom.gov.au or on the BOM Weather App.

12/06/2026

Keep batteries out of bins and dispose of them safely by taking them off to our new battery drop-off points at Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House, Gisborne Library and Woodend Library.

More info: mrsc.vic.gov.au/ewaste

12/06/2026

* GUSTY WINDS AND RAIN ON THE WAY FOR VICTORIA ON SATURDAY *

Gusty northerly winds are forecast to develop ahead of a cold front and associated band of rain crossing Victoria on Saturday.

Northerly wind gusts of 60-80 km/h are forecast during the morning in southern and mountain areas, possibly reaching 90-100 km/h on Alpine peaks.

Rainfall totals of 2-15 mm, increasing to 15-25 mm about the southwest and the Divide, reaching 20-25 mm on Alpine peaks with locally higher falls possible.

The cold front is expected to weaken and slip south of Victoria during the afternoon.

On Sunday, rainfall is expected to contract to the east and clear the northeast during the morning.

Image - Rainfall forecast from the Bureau for Saturday.