AusNet

13/10/2026

Hi Euroa 👋

We’re doing essential maintenance works and replacing power poles in your area this Sunday. These important works are completed every year ahead of summer to prepare for the bushfire season.

We’ve scheduled several works on a single day to minimise the need for multiple outages. To do this, we’ll need to turn the power off to around 4,500 customers on Sunday 18 October 2026 from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
The outage will affect Euroa and some properties in Violet Town, Strathbogie, Longwood, Ruffy and Miepoll.

Our Emergency Management Mobile Assistance (EMMA) vehicle will be providing device charging and internet access next to the Euroa Post Office on Brock Street during the outage and our team will be there to answer any questions.

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 changing 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.

Strathbogie Shire Council

01/10/2026

Severe weather is moving across our network and is expected to continue through to Sunday.

These conditions can increase the risk of trees falling on powerlines, causing power outages across our network.

Customer and community safety is our number one priority - please get power prepared:

• Life support customers, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• If your power goes out, check Outage Tracker for the latest restoration times: www.outagetracker.com.au
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile phones.
• If you’re in immediate danger, call 000. For emergency services, call the SES on 13 25 00.
• Stay away from fallen or damaged powerlines. Assume all wires are live.
• Never enter floodwaters.
• See more tips at www.ausnetservices.com.au/outages

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

30/09/2026

Hi Oxley and Milawa,

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 800 customers on Sunday 4 October 2026 from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The outage will also affect some properties in Tarrawingee, Wangaratta, Oxley Flats and East Wangaratta.

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 changing 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.

Rural City of Wangaratta

28/09/2026

Melbourne’s north is growing quickly and our electricity network needs to grow with it.

We’re building the Beveridge Zone Substation to provide extra capacity for new homes, businesses and community services.
See how construction is going, including the arrival and installation of a new transformer. https://vimeo.com/1229361453?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci

Learn more about the Beveridge Zone Substation https://www.ausnet.com.au/beveridge

See how we’re building the electricity infrastructure to power Melbourne’s growing north.

23/09/2026

Hey Craigieburn! We'll be at the South East Community Links Bring Your Bills Day on Tuesday 29 September. 🤩

If you need support with your energy bills, including tips and tricks to stay in control, our friendly team are there to help. We also have information available in multiple languages.

Can't make it? You can find helpful information on our website www.ausnet.com.au/stay-warm

10 days to go! 💜

Our Bring Your Bills Day in Craigieburn is almost here!

💵🏠 Need support with bills, mortgages or loans, utilities, tenancy, fines or concessions? Join us for a free, friendly and confidential day of support.

📍 Hume Global Learning Centre – 75-95 Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn VIC 3064
📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026
🕥 10:30am – 3:00pm

No appointments needed. Just show up!

On the day, you can:
✅ Speak directly with banks and utility providers
✅ Get guidance from legal and tenancy experts
✅ Sit down with financial counsellors
✅ Connect with ombudsman and complaint services
✅ Access multilingual interpreters to support you in your language

Please note: No payments will be made toward bills on the day, but we're here to support you with next steps, options and confidence.

👉Let us know you're coming: byb.org.au

These events are supported by Consumer Affairs Victoria 🤝💜

22/09/2026

Hi Yackandandah area,

We’re doing essential bushfire 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 2100 customers on Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 8.30am to 4.00pm. The outage will also affect surrounding areas including Allans Flat, Dederang, Gundowring, Kergunyah, Kiewa, and Osbornes Flat.

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.

Indigo Shire Council

17/09/2026

Hi Corryong,

Do you have questions about the Corryong Microgrid? Come and chat with our project team at one of our upcoming community drop-in sessions outside Corryong IGA.

Drop in anytime between 11:30am and 1:30pm on:
• Thursday 24 September
• Thursday 1 October
• Thursday 8 October

You can learn more about the microgrid’s coverage area and how the project is improving energy resilience for the Corryong community.

For more information, visit: https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/corryong-microgrid

11/09/2026

It’s important to know how to stay safe if you are near fallen or damaged powerlines.

📏 Always stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines (that’s about two car lengths).

⚡ Never touch a fallen powerline or anything touching it.

📞 If you see a fallen or damaged powerline, call us on 13 17 99 or 000 if it’s an emergency.

Knowing what to do and who to contact about fallen or damaged powerlines can help keep you and your community safe.

To learn more about how we’re keeping the network safe visit: https://www.ausnetservices.com.au/Safety

10/09/2026

Electricity Safety Week is the perfect time to discuss some simple steps your family can take to reduce electrical risks around the home.

Mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other devices are a big part of everyday life. A few simple steps can help keep your household safe:

🔌 Don't use damaged devices, chargers or cords. Check for frayed, cracked or worn cables and exposed wires before use.

⚡ Don't overload wall sockets or power boards. Plugging in too many devices creates a safety risk.

🔋 Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces. Avoid charging on bedding, couches or other materials that trap heat and increase the risk of fire.

Taking a few minutes to check your devices and charging areas can help reduce electrical risks around your home.

For more information about home electrical safety, visit: https://www.electricitysafety.com.au/home-and-school/home-safety-checks