I remember stopping in Natimuk to have a look around on one of my roadtrips. I thought it was a lovely country town and I took some photos of the historical buildings. So sad to see it impacted by the terrible Victorian fires. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 4:13 AM
I remember stopping in Natimuk to have a look around on one of my roadtrips. I thought it was a lovely country town and I took some photos of the historical buildings. So sad to see it impacted by the terrible Victorian fires. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
The view from the top.
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The view from the top.
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Excellent piece by the ABC's Jess Davis on the Natimuk fire this week pointing out climate change related factors in the event. No doubt the fact she is a former Natimuk resident helped make this as informative as it is .. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Excellent piece by the ABC's Jess Davis on the Natimuk fire this week pointing out climate change related factors in the event. No doubt the fact she is a former Natimuk resident helped make this as informative as it is .. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Great reporting from the ABC.
Bowman says scientists have stopped being reluctant to say climate change was making disastrous fires like these worse.
“The temps are higher, which changes the atmosphere.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Bowman says scientists have stopped being reluctant to say climate change was making disastrous fires like these worse.
“The temps are higher, which changes the atmosphere.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Great reporting from the ABC.
Bowman says scientists have stopped being reluctant to say climate change was making disastrous fires like these worse.
“The temps are higher, which changes the atmosphere.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Bowman says scientists have stopped being reluctant to say climate change was making disastrous fires like these worse.
“The temps are higher, which changes the atmosphere.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
This is fantastic journalism. We will need to adapt how we respond to fast -moving bush and grass fires, shelters rather than trying to escape.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 4:57 AM
This is fantastic journalism. We will need to adapt how we respond to fast -moving bush and grass fires, shelters rather than trying to escape.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Clear & present dangers of fossil fuel-induced climate warming
Excellent & terrifying account of the fast & ferocious Natimuk grass fire in the Wimmera-Mallee
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Excellent & terrifying account of the fast & ferocious Natimuk grass fire in the Wimmera-Mallee
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Clear & present dangers of fossil fuel-induced climate warming
Excellent & terrifying account of the fast & ferocious Natimuk grass fire in the Wimmera-Mallee
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Excellent & terrifying account of the fast & ferocious Natimuk grass fire in the Wimmera-Mallee
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Overgrown.
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February 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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As our leaders have little intention of addressing global warming & its climate change, you need information on it so you can make plans & act on them, so:
What is a Natimuk fire?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
What is a Natimuk fire?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 11:21 PM
As our leaders have little intention of addressing global warming & its climate change, you need information on it so you can make plans & act on them, so:
What is a Natimuk fire?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
What is a Natimuk fire?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
The state of Victoria is on fire.
From the Alps to the Central Highlands to the Great Ocean Road.
From the far east near Mallacoota (again!), to the far west with bad fires at Natimuk and Wyperfeld.
Stay safe friends and stay angry at the climate criminals.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
From the Alps to the Central Highlands to the Great Ocean Road.
From the far east near Mallacoota (again!), to the far west with bad fires at Natimuk and Wyperfeld.
Stay safe friends and stay angry at the climate criminals.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
January 10, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The state of Victoria is on fire.
From the Alps to the Central Highlands to the Great Ocean Road.
From the far east near Mallacoota (again!), to the far west with bad fires at Natimuk and Wyperfeld.
Stay safe friends and stay angry at the climate criminals.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
From the Alps to the Central Highlands to the Great Ocean Road.
From the far east near Mallacoota (again!), to the far west with bad fires at Natimuk and Wyperfeld.
Stay safe friends and stay angry at the climate criminals.
emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
Livestock starving in far NQ due to flooding and livestock starving in Victoria due to fires. Such extremes!
Also, I'm hearing Natimuk mentioned a lot. I remember it fondly. Such a beautiful little town.
Thinking of everyone affected by both the floods and the fires 🖤
Also, I'm hearing Natimuk mentioned a lot. I remember it fondly. Such a beautiful little town.
Thinking of everyone affected by both the floods and the fires 🖤
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Livestock starving in far NQ due to flooding and livestock starving in Victoria due to fires. Such extremes!
Also, I'm hearing Natimuk mentioned a lot. I remember it fondly. Such a beautiful little town.
Thinking of everyone affected by both the floods and the fires 🖤
Also, I'm hearing Natimuk mentioned a lot. I remember it fondly. Such a beautiful little town.
Thinking of everyone affected by both the floods and the fires 🖤
Reflections.
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February 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reflections.
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In the main room of a local pub in the western Victorian town of Natimuk, Brock Mewett shows off his toy trains to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
10yo boy holds toy train exhibition to raise funds for sick children
In the main room of a local pub in the western Victorian town of Natimuk, Brock Mewett shows off his toy trains to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
www.abc.net.au
October 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
In the main room of a local pub in the western Victorian town of Natimuk, Brock Mewett shows off his toy trains to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
“We can’t rely on what we used to do. This is new. This is tough. But because we’re smart, we are actually going to overcome this enemy.” Per David Bowman fire scientist…
“We can’t rely on what we used to do. This is new. This is tough. But because we’re smart, we are actually going to overcome this enemy.” Per David Bowman fire scientist…
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 2:26 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
“We can’t rely on what we used to do. This is new. This is tough. But because we’re smart, we are actually going to overcome this enemy.” Per David Bowman fire scientist…
“We can’t rely on what we used to do. This is new. This is tough. But because we’re smart, we are actually going to overcome this enemy.” Per David Bowman fire scientist…
Victoria Emergency Warning Grass Fire (upgraded)
Leave Immediately
13:31
Arapiles
Grass Flat
Natimuk
Grass Flat, Natimuk and Mt Arapapiles should leave immediately
A wind change is expected within the next hour to make the fire move towards a more easterly direction towards Natimuk
Leave Immediately
13:31
Arapiles
Grass Flat
Natimuk
Grass Flat, Natimuk and Mt Arapapiles should leave immediately
A wind change is expected within the next hour to make the fire move towards a more easterly direction towards Natimuk
January 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Victoria Emergency Warning Grass Fire (upgraded)
Leave Immediately
13:31
Arapiles
Grass Flat
Natimuk
Grass Flat, Natimuk and Mt Arapapiles should leave immediately
A wind change is expected within the next hour to make the fire move towards a more easterly direction towards Natimuk
Leave Immediately
13:31
Arapiles
Grass Flat
Natimuk
Grass Flat, Natimuk and Mt Arapapiles should leave immediately
A wind change is expected within the next hour to make the fire move towards a more easterly direction towards Natimuk
A very good piece by @jessdavis.bsky.social @jolauder.bsky.social and co on the phenomenal Natimuk fire.
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A very good piece by @jessdavis.bsky.social @jolauder.bsky.social and co on the phenomenal Natimuk fire.
Taking in the view.
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February 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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February 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Taking a break.
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Stuck on the side of the Hamilton-Natimuk Rd about 10km north of Balmoral. Looks my drive shaft shat itself. Can’t move. Waiting for RACV. Don’t know when I’ll get back home to Heywood. Fucken vehicles man. Never ending issues.
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Stuck on the side of the Hamilton-Natimuk Rd about 10km north of Balmoral. Looks my drive shaft shat itself. Can’t move. Waiting for RACV. Don’t know when I’ll get back home to Heywood. Fucken vehicles man. Never ending issues.
Lost in time.
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February 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Lost in time.
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The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
🤔 Australia 🇦🇺 needs to rethink modern farming practices developed to feed ultra processed foods industry. 💭
#auspol
#auspol
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
🤔 Australia 🇦🇺 needs to rethink modern farming practices developed to feed ultra processed foods industry. 💭
#auspol
#auspol
Facing ‘a new enemy’
The Natimuk blaze shows how climate-fuelled grassfires are outrunning warnings, defences — and time.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
The Natimuk blaze shows how climate-fuelled grassfires are outrunning warnings, defences — and time.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Facing ‘a new enemy’
The Natimuk blaze shows how climate-fuelled grassfires are outrunning warnings, defences — and time.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
The Natimuk blaze shows how climate-fuelled grassfires are outrunning warnings, defences — and time.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Residents in Natimuk, west of Horsham, are being told to leave immediately -fast-moving grassfire
-covers Grass Flat and Mt Arapiles, with authorities expecting a wind change within the hour to push the fire east towards Natimuk.
Relief centre is being opened at the Horsham Senior Citizens Centre
-covers Grass Flat and Mt Arapiles, with authorities expecting a wind change within the hour to push the fire east towards Natimuk.
Relief centre is being opened at the Horsham Senior Citizens Centre
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Residents in Natimuk, west of Horsham, are being told to leave immediately -fast-moving grassfire
-covers Grass Flat and Mt Arapiles, with authorities expecting a wind change within the hour to push the fire east towards Natimuk.
Relief centre is being opened at the Horsham Senior Citizens Centre
-covers Grass Flat and Mt Arapiles, with authorities expecting a wind change within the hour to push the fire east towards Natimuk.
Relief centre is being opened at the Horsham Senior Citizens Centre
The Natimuk fire scar, Saturday, false colour infrared. A long, fast grassfire finger ran southeast from near Mitre Lake, then the wind changed and broader fire plus further fingers ran ENE.
Grassfires can be extremely dangerous, even on intensely managed cropping land.
Grassfires can be extremely dangerous, even on intensely managed cropping land.
January 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM
The Natimuk fire scar, Saturday, false colour infrared. A long, fast grassfire finger ran southeast from near Mitre Lake, then the wind changed and broader fire plus further fingers ran ENE.
Grassfires can be extremely dangerous, even on intensely managed cropping land.
Grassfires can be extremely dangerous, even on intensely managed cropping land.
When a catastrophic fire, travelling at 25km/h (16mph) starts 4km-8km (2.5-5 miles) away from you, what will you do in the next 10-20 minutes before it overruns you, your house, & your loved ones? What will you take? Will you even know? 🇦🇺 🌏 🔥 #StopFossilFuelNow #ExtremeFire #ClimateAction
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
When a catastrophic fire, travelling at 25km/h (16mph) starts 4km-8km (2.5-5 miles) away from you, what will you do in the next 10-20 minutes before it overruns you, your house, & your loved ones? What will you take? Will you even know? 🇦🇺 🌏 🔥 #StopFossilFuelNow #ExtremeFire #ClimateAction