Omeo
'One of our most experienced': Veteran firefighter dies battling Omeo bushfire
A veteran firefighter and married father-of-two who died fighting a fire in Victoria's north-east has been described as a "much-loved colleague, friend and member of the community".
- Simone Fox Koob
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Father-of-two dies battling Omeo bushfire
Wonthaggi man Bill Slade, 60, was killed by a falling tree at the fire's edge as he helped to contain the blaze in Omeo.
- Paul Sakkal and Ashleigh McMillan
We'll need stimulus: East Gippsland counts the cost of the fires
In a region so dependent on tourism and agriculture the cost of the bushfires will be massive. And it could take more than a year for many businesses to recover, experts say.
- Sarah Danckert
Victoria bushfires live: 'Still dangerous' - Emergency chief warns of continuing risk
Live rolling coverage of the bushfire disaster in Victoria.
- Mathew Dunckley and Craig Butt
Victoria bushfires: the unenviable choices made by those who stayed behind
Omeo dodged a bullet, but as fire bore down, the man in charge of Omeo's aged care facility had a difficult choice between leaving and risking the lives of two, or staying and risking them all.
- Tammy Mills
Dramatic airlift from the eye of the storm
Despite the unprecedented deployment of the troop-carrying aircraft, Omeo residents and firefighters remain confident the town can be defended.
- Chip Le Grand
Authorities warn blazes could burn for eight weeks as locals flown out fire-threatened Omeo
Authorties warn fires ravaging the state could continue to burn for at least another eight weeks, as the Australian Defence Force makes a desperate dash to rescue people trapped in the town of Omeo.
- Melissa Cunningham and Paul Sakkal
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East Gippsland town's defences breached as 14 fires continue to rage
The Bruthen CFA captain has told residents the town's fire defences were broken through on Monday night.
- Ashleigh McMillan
Bright to beauty in the high country
It's amazing what a tar job can do, writes Lee Atkinson, as she discovers one of Australia's most spectacular driving routes.
Payne's Hut, Glen Valley review: Starlight slumber
Sue Wallace bunkers down at a remote hut with a kitchen garden.
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