Hi Jinx'd. Where I am in the North Central area of Victoria we have pretty much so far been ok. There has been a few fires that were worrying but quickly contained due to water bombing by helicopters and planes. But for a week now we have where I am been covered in smoke. Have to keep the windows and doors closed and air conditioning on. The coming week here in the central district is going to be very hot, next few days in the 30's (celcius) and then a few in the 40's. Hopefully no dog starts a fire like most are started by. But in the other states the fires have been incessant for the past few months. Feel really sorry for them. Have never heard of so many burning for so long and so much destruction. Again though, most started by people who dont deserve to be called that. Some by lightning strikes too.
You have a great xmas, and everyone else too.