http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/bushfire-info-line.htm

ABC Local Radio

ABC local radio (and other radio and television stations) broadcast information from all authorities during any emergency.

Melbourne 774 AM.

A complete list of official emergency broadcasters can be downloaded from the Emergency broadcasters list page on the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner website.

CFA

The Country Fire Authority of Victoria website has a real-time list of current fires in the state as well as much other useful information. . http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/index.htm

DSE

The Department of Sustainability and the Environment website has links to maps of current fires in crown land as well as much other useful information.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/fire-and-other-emergencies

More Information about bushfires.

2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Final Report

Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)

Fire safety in and around your home

Overall Fuel Hazard Assessment Guide