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🚧⚡ A major power network upgrade is now complete.We've replaced around 108 kilometres of ageing bare wire powerlines wit...
28/07/2026

🚧⚡ A major power network upgrade is now complete.
We've replaced around 108 kilometres of ageing bare wire powerlines with insulated powerlines across some of Victoria's highest bushfire risk areas.

The project strengthens bushfire protection, improves network resilience and helps keep local communities safe.

This wasn't easy work. Crews worked through challenging winter conditions and difficult terrain, installing new poles and upgrading infrastructure that, in some locations, were coming to the end of their service life.

A huge thank you to local landowners and communities for their patience and support throughout the works. We know there were disruptions along the way, including planned outages and we're grateful for the cooperation shown across the project. Together, we've delivered a safer network and strengthened bushfire protection for communities across some of Victoria's highest-risk areas.

For more information, visit: https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/projects-and-innovation/major-projects/swer-powerline-upgrades

Hi Donnybrook and Woodstock 👋We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area this week. To do thi...
22/07/2026

Hi Donnybrook and Woodstock 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area this week.

To do this work safely, we’ll need to turn the power off to just under 4,000 customers on Saturday 25 July, from 8.30am to 1pm.

All customers impacted by this planned outage will get a letter or SMS in advance. Always refer to these official notifications for information specific to your property. If you prefer to go paperless, call 1300 360 795 to register for SMS updates on planned outages.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the outage:
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile devices.
• Fill a cooler with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
• If you have an electric water pump, make sure you have a supply of bottled water.
• Check on neighbours, particularly if they’re vulnerable or sensitive to cooler weather, like the elderly, or those living with a health condition.
• If you’re a life support customer, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• Read more tips at: ausnet.com.au/outagetips

Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.

City of Whittlesea

Hi Tallangatta and Corryong 👋We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area this week. To do thi...
20/07/2026

Hi Tallangatta and Corryong 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area this week.

To do this work safely, we’ll need to turn the power off to around 1,800 customers on Wednesday 22 July, between 8am and 6.15pm.

Customers in Colac Colac and Nariel Valley will only have an outage from 6pm to 6.15pm.

All customers impacted by this planned outage will get a letter or SMS in advance. If you prefer to go paperless, call 1300 360 795 to register for SMS updates on planned outages.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the outage:
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile devices.
• Fill a cooler with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
• If you have an electric water pump, make sure you have a supply of bottled water.
• Check on neighbours, particularly if they’re vulnerable or sensitive to cooler weather, like the elderly, or those living with a health condition.
• If you’re a life support customer, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• Read more tips at: ausnet.com.au/outagetips

Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.

Towong Shire Council

Hi Yackandandah and surrounds 👋 We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area this week. To do ...
16/07/2026

Hi Yackandandah and surrounds 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area this week.

To do this work safely, we’ll need to turn the power off to around 2,300 customers on Sunday 19 July, from 6am to 8am.

We understand there is never a good time to be without power. We have scheduled this outage on a Sunday to reduce the impact on schools and businesses.

The outage will also affect some customers in Allans Flat, Dederang, Glen Creek, Gundowring, Kergunyah, Kergunyah South, Kiewa, Osbornes Flat, Running Creek, Staghorn Flat and Upper Gundowring.

All customers impacted by this planned outage will get a letter or SMS in advance. If you prefer to go paperless, call 1300 360 795 to register for SMS updates on planned outages.

Here are some tips to help you prepare:
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile devices.
• Fill a cooler with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
• If you have an electric water pump, make sure you have a supply of bottled water.
• Check on neighbours, particularly if they’re vulnerable or sensitive to cooler weather, like the elderly, or those living with a health condition.
• If you’re a life support customer, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• Read more tips at: ausnet.com.au/outagetips

Please share this information with friends and family.

Indigo Shire Council

Hi Hamilton 👋 We’re upgrading your gas network to improve safety and reliability for homes and local businesses. This $8...
15/07/2026

Hi Hamilton 👋

We’re upgrading your gas network to improve safety and reliability for homes and local businesses.

This $8.2 million project began a few years ago, starting with locations with deteriorating mains, to reduce leaks and disruptions to the gas supply across our network.

Over the next 6 months, we’ll replace 12.8 kilometres of older low and medium-pressure gas mains in the Hamilton CBD and surrounding areas with new high-pressure poly pipes.

Poly pipes are non-corrosive and will help support a more reliable gas supply for Hamilton. They can also support future fuels, including hydrogen.

Where possible, we’ll insert the new poly pipes into the existing gas pipes. This helps reduce the need to dig up footpaths, roads and vegetation during future maintenance works.

If your property or business is directly affected, you’ll get more information before works start near you.

For more information, visit: https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/projects-and-innovation/maintenance-and-upgrades/hamilton-gas-mains-renewal-program

Hi Mallacoota, Cann River and surrounds 👋We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area next wee...
10/07/2026

Hi Mallacoota, Cann River and surrounds 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area next week.

To do this work safely, we’ll need to turn the power off to around 1500 customers on Tuesday 14 July, from 8am to 9am, then from 3pm to 4pm.

The outages will also affect some properties in Bellbird Creek, Club Terrace, Combienbar, Genoa, Gipsy Point, Noorinbee, Noorinbee North, and Tonghi Creek.

All customers impacted by this planned outage will have received a letter or SMS in advance. If you prefer to go paperless, call 1300 360 795 to register for SMS updates on planned outages.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the outage:
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile devices.
• Fill a cooler with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
• If you have an electric water pump, make sure you have a supply of bottled water.
• Check on neighbours, particularly if they’re vulnerable or sensitive to cooler weather, like the elderly, or those living with a health condition.
• If you’re a life support customer, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• Read more tips at: ausnet.com.au/outagetips

Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.

East Gippsland Shire Council

Hi Warrnambool 👋We’re upgrading your gas network to improve safety and reliability for homes and local businesses.This $...
09/07/2026

Hi Warrnambool 👋

We’re upgrading your gas network to improve safety and reliability for homes and local businesses.

This $30 million project began a few years ago in areas outside the CBD.

Over the next 18 months, we’ll replace 25 kilometres of older low and medium-pressure gas mains in the CBD with new high-pressure poly pipes.

Poly pipes are non-corrosive and will help support a more reliable gas supply for Warrnambool. They can also support future fuels, including hydrogen.

Where possible, we’ll insert the new poly pipes into the existing gas pipes. This helps reduce the need to dig up footpaths, roads and vegetation during future maintenance works.

If your property or business is directly affected, you’ll get more information before works start near you.

For more information, including a timeline of works, visit: https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/projects-and-innovation/maintenance-and-upgrades/warrnambool-gas-mains-renewal-program

Hi Epping, Mill Park and South Morang 👋We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area next week....
03/07/2026

Hi Epping, Mill Park and South Morang 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works on the powerlines in your area next week.

To do this work safely, we’ll need to turn the power off to around 1500 customers on Tuesday 7 July from 9am to 4pm.

All customers impacted by this planned outage will have received a letter or SMS in advance. If you prefer to go paperless, call 1300 360 795 to register for SMS updates on planned outages.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the outage:
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile devices.
• Fill a cooler with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
• If you have an electric water pump, make sure you have a supply of bottled water.
• Check on neighbours, particularly if they’re vulnerable or sensitive to cooler weather, like the elderly, or those living with a health condition.
• If you’re a life support customer, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• Read more tips at: ausnet.com.au/outagetips

Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.

City of Whittlesea

Hi Osbornes Flat, Yackandandah, Allans Flat, Staghorn Flat and Bruarong 👋 At around 10pm last night, a large tree fell o...
03/07/2026

Hi Osbornes Flat, Yackandandah, Allans Flat, Staghorn Flat and Bruarong 👋

At around 10pm last night, a large tree fell onto a powerline causing a power outage for over 1300 customers. We managed to get the power back on to 297 customers around 1am this morning.

Our crews are using specialised equipment to safely access and repair the damage. Heavy rain may cause delays but we hope to get the power back on for the remaining customers by 5pm today.

Check Outage Tracker for latest updates: www.outagetracker.com.au and see our tips: www.ausnet.com.au/outages

Thank you for your patience.

Hi Loch Sport 👋 We’re doing essential maintenance works on the power poles in your area this week. To do this work safel...
29/06/2026

Hi Loch Sport 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works on the power poles in your area this week.

To do this work safely, we’ll need to turn the power off to around 3100 customers on Thursday 2 July, from 8.30am to 3pm.

The works include targeted maintenance on power poles to improve reliability in Loch Sport and surrounding areas. Crews will also safely remove and rehome two bee colonies that have established a home inside power poles in Longford and Dutson Down.

All customers impacted by this planned outage will get a letter or SMS in advance. If you prefer to go paperless, call 1300 360 795 to register for SMS updates on planned outages.

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the outage:
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile devices.
• Fill a cooler with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
• If you have an electric water pump, make sure you have a supply of bottled water.
• Check on neighbours, particularly if they’re vulnerable or sensitive to extremes in weather, like the elderly, or those living with a health condition.
• If you’re a life support customer, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• Read more tips at: ausnet.com.au/outagetips

Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.

Wellington Shire Council

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