The death toll from the fires now stands at 181, though that number is expected to rise.  The Red Cross appeal has raised $31 million so far. 

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has vowed that the destroyed towns will be rebuilt. Premier John Brumby says “[m]oney no issue” in Victoria rebuild.

23 fires are still burning.

Reposting sources of information and/or aid: 

If you have been unable to contact friends or relatives in Victoria, please call the Red Cross: 1800 727 077.

The Australian Red Cross Victoria Bushfires Appeal

You can donate money, clothing or household items to the Salvation Army, Australia

To help animals affected by the fires visit:-

Wildlife Victoria

Animal Aid

Help for Wildlife

Triple R Equine Welfare

International Fund for Animal Welfare

Australian residents can contact the following telephone numbers to offer aid to the bushfire victims (thanks to ABC, Melbourne):

Alpine Shire: 5755 0513
Baw Baw Shire: 1300 859 446
Cardinia Shire: 1300 787 624
City of Greater Bendigo: 03 5447 2248
City of Horsham: 03 5382 9794
Indigo Shire: 5728 8000
Latrobe City: 1800 017 777
Nillumbilk Shire: 9438 5299
Yarra Ranges: 1300 368 333
Murrindini Shire: 03 5772 0333
Mitchell Shire: 03 5734 6232
Wellington Shire: 1300 137 218
Whittlesea Shire: 9217 2170