Bushfire recovery & rebuilding with Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine

Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine in Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges describes surviving a catastrophic bushfire that burned through his 1400 acre property in under 45 minutes on January 8th 2026, destroying his family home, 1200 (of 1260) sheep, and severely damaging both vineyards - while the winery and cellar door survived. In the aftermath, he prioritised family stability and practical problem-solving…