Terrific to join Emerg Services Minister Symes, UC John & the team at VICSES News Kilmore Unit yesterday to announce the securing of land next to their existing site along with launching the design & construction phases of the Unit’s new state-of-the-art headquarters due mid’26.

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible Severe Thunderstorms for the majority of Victoria. Damaging and destructive winds and large hail is possible. You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

Severe Weather Update: Severe #thunderstorms for #Melbourne & much of #Victoria today, possible across broader parts of the south-east. Video current: 1pm AEST 25 August 2024. Latest forecasts & warnings: bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

Be Storm Safe this afternoon as severe Thunderstorms cross parts of our state

Are you Storm Ready? Take care on our roads for fallen trees and debris

There have been very few felt reports and VICSES News is not anticipating any damage reports.

Now is the time to be Storm Ready - avoid unnecessary travel and avoid parking under trees if you can … winds picking up already in the south west … strongest winds midnight onwards

DEVELOPING: Melbourne has been hit hard by destructive winds in a wild 24 hours that forced schools shut and left almost 200 thousand homes and businesses without power. youtu.be/zolO__6KLlo Ainsley Koch #7NEWS

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred 2kms east of Strathbogie at 11:56pm on Sunday 8 September with 128 felt reports and no reports of damages to buildings or infrastructure. If you require SES assistance please ring 132 500. For more information, visit: earthquakes.ga.gov.au

A great privilege to be part of the opening of VICSES News Mildura Unit’s significant expansion & partial refurb of existing areas of their LHQ with our partner agencies this afternoon. Celebrations made even more special with the wives of two founding members participating.

A big shout out to the team from the #RUOK2024 Conversation Convoy for partnering with our VICSES News Health and Well-being team today to remind us that a simple conversation can make such a difference, not just on R U OK day, but any day. #TogetherWeAreVICSES

A minor earthquake has occurred near WOODEND - only call 132 500 or 000 if there is an emergency situation. If you felt the earthquake you can lodge a felt report through GeoScience Australia

Landslide - Advice for the Great Alpine Road, Harrietville to Hotham Heights. For more info: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/war… #viclandslide