Corryong CFA

21/02/2026

From late Sunday, North East Victoria is expected to see possible heavy rainfalls and potential thunderstorms across the region. More rain events are forecast into next week.

In fire-affected areas, including the Walwa River Road fireground, this rainfall may lead to flash flooding, debris flow and landslides.
These risks are higher in recently burnt landscapes where vegetation loss and ash can cause runoff and unpredictable water movement.

Water may flow through catchments very quickly and even small amounts of rain can be hazardous within and around fire-impacted areas.

For your safety:
🚫 Avoid the fire area. Conditions can change quickly and roads and tracks can become slippery.
🚗 Never walk or drive through floodwaters. Even shallow water can be dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
⚠️Stay alert, stay informed and keep clear of fire-affected landscapes during this rainfall event. If you’re travelling, check emergency and road updates.
🌧️ Monitor the weather forecasts via the Bureau of Meteorology
Visit the Victoria State Emergency Service website for information about preparing and staying safe during a storm or flood

Download the VicEmergency app or visit the website and create a watch zone to stay informed of emergencies happening near you.

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17/02/2026

16/02/2026

Services Australia (Centrelink) will be in the Corryong Recovery Hub this week!
If you need help and support please be sure to pop in for a chat with the experts!

Services Australia and the following agencies will be available to provide advice, information, and assistance this week at Council’s Bushfire Recovery Hubs:

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝟏𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦–𝟐.𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲–𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)
Services Australia: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH): Thu 19 Feb (all day)
Agriculture Victoria: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb (by appointment)
AgBiz Assist: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb (by appointment)
Red Cross: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb (by appointment)

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚 (𝟏𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦–𝟐.𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦, 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲–𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH): Tue 17 Feb (all day)
Agriculture Victoria: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb (by appointment)
AgBiz Assist: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb (by appointment)
Red Cross: Tue 17–Thu 19 Feb (by appointment)

If you know of someone who might benefit from an on-site visit from Towong Shire or other agencies please call 1800 518 222 or email recovery@towong.vic.gov.au

For more information visit towong.civ.gov.au/recovery-hubs

05/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East Fire District - Friday 6 February 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

04/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East Fire District - Thursday 5 February 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

03/02/2026

DFFH are in Corryong Recovery Hub TODAY (10am to 2pm), to help any locals applicable to apply for the one off payment!

Corryong Recovery Hub is located in the old Primary School Library off Donaldson Street ❤️

Emergency relief payments are now available for eligible people impacted by the January 2026 fires.

An emergency relief payment can help you to pay for things you need most, including:

✅ food
✅ clothing
✅ medication
✅ accommodation.

You can apply for this payment if:

👉 your principal place of residence was damaged or destroyed by the fires and you can’t live in it, or
👉 your principal place of residence was in an evacuation warning area, and you evacuated your property,

AND
👉 you have unmet immediate relief needs.

📞 Call the VicEmergency Hotline to apply for an Emergency Relief payment on 1800 226 226 (Press 0, then 1 to talk to someone or press 9 for an interpreter).

For more information go to https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/january-2026-fires

02/02/2026

Clean-up help is available for homes, businesses and community assets damaged by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires.

Register for free removal of uninsured or underinsured bushfire affected structures.

Visit vic.gov.au/register-for-clean-up or call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760

31/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East fire district on Sunday 1 February 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01AM until 11:59PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

29/01/2026