Sandbag collection points open from today in Victoria: Tim Wiebusch

Victoria State Emergency Service Chief Officer Tim Wiebusch has revealed sandbag collection points will be available from Saturday in a number of locations in Victoria ahead of Sunday's severe weather warning. “In the coming days we are asking people to make sure you have that alternative route planned as you are travelling around our great state,” Mr Wiebusch told a press conference Saturday. “Our SES crews are now at the ready – they’re starting to establish sandbag collection points in some of the high-risk areas. “So even from today you’ll find sandbag collection points at locations such as Bendigo, Castlemaine, Campbells Creek, Heathcote, and also Wedderburn.” Severe weather has been forecast for parts of the state from Sunday with predictions of heavy rainfall and possible flooding.