Ausnet repair crews have been acknowledged by the community for the rapid response in rebuilding the electricity network in the wake of the Walwa-River Road bushfire despite facing tough terrain, high temperatures and even lightning and hailstorms.

Power has now been restored across the Upper Murray. Approximately 4000 homes, farms and businesses were affected at the height of the Victorian fires.

This article appeared in Corryong Courier, 22 January 2026.