Community Photos

Recovery looks different for everyone. This gallery brings together photos generously shared by our community — images that reflect loss, generosity, community spirit and hope.

Having a record of the impact and devastation is important for our history, and to support ongoing recovery and advocacy for our community.

If you would like to contribute, please send high resolution photos for printing (preferably 1MB+), including location, confirm that Council has permission to use it and if/how you would like to be attributed. If the photo shows private property, please ensure the owner is happy for it to be shared. Email your photos to communications@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Aerial view of Goulburn River cutting through bushland, with green vegetation on one side and fire‑affected, darkened land on the other under heavy storm clouds.

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A fire‑damaged tree trunk with a hollowed opening showing active fire inside, surrounded by burnt bushland.

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Fire‑affected bushland with several trees showing scorched trunks and sparse foliage, while green regrowth emerges along the lower branches and bark.

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wo fire‑damaged tree trunks stand in burnt bushland, with blackened bases and fresh green regrowth emerging along the bark.

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Close view of a fire‑damaged tree trunk with blackened bark and fresh green regrowth emerging from the scorched surface, in bushland affected by fire.

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Close view of new leafy regrowth emerging from a fire‑scarred tree trunk, with blackened bark and burnt bushland in the background.

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A fire‑damaged timber bridge spans a small gully, with charred ground and burnt trees around it and a council vehicle parked on the road beyond.

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A ‘Road Closed’ sign blocks access to a fire‑damaged timber bridge, with scorched vegetation and burnt trees on either side.

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A worker in protective clothing uses a chainsaw beside a large fire‑damaged tree with a deep hollow burned into its trunk, on a roadside affected by fire.

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A country road runs through dry farmland toward a massive smoke cloud from a bushfire, with clear blue sky visible beyond the smoke.

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Aerial view of rolling dry farmland dotted with trees, with a bushfire smoke plume rising from hills in the distance under a blue sky.

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Panoramic view of fire‑affected hills and valleys, with a winding road cutting through scorched bushland under heavy, overcast skies.

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Night view of a bushfire burning across a ridgeline, with multiple fire fronts glowing orange beneath thick smoke in the dark sky.

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A fire‑damaged tractor sits beside a dirt road, surrounded by scorched ground and bushland affected by fire.

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A melted green plastic compost bin sits damaged on dry ground, with a fire pit and scorched vegetation nearby in a property affected by bushfire.

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Fire‑damaged buildings and sheds stand among blackened trees and debris, with scorched ground across a property affected by bushfire.

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Collapsed corrugated metal sheeting lies twisted around a fire‑scarred tree, with burnt ground, fence posts and bushland visible on a property affected by bushfire.

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A rainbow arcs across the sky above bushland affected by fire, with blackened tree trunks in the foreground and surviving green trees beyond.

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Night view from inside a vehicle stopped on a road during a bushfire emergency, with flashing emergency lights ahead and trees glowing orange from fire on both sides.

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A fire‑affected hillside rises behind green treetops, with dark burn scars visible across the slopes under a pale sky.

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Fresh green regrowth emerges from the blackened trunk of a fire‑scarred tree, surrounded by burnt bushland.

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A sealed road runs through bushland affected by fire, with a damaged roadside sign and blackened trees lining both sides of the road.

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A fire‑damaged telecommunications structure stands partially collapsed, with twisted metal, broken panels and debris scattered on the ground in bushland affected by fire.

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Multiple semi‑trailers loaded with large round hay bales are parked in an open paddock, with more stacked bales and vehicles visible in the background.

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Large stacks of rectangular hay bales are loaded onto semi‑trailers in an open paddock, with fencing, vehicles and bushland visible in the background.

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A semi‑trailer loaded with large hay bales is parked in a paddock, with people securing the load and fencing and trees visible in the background.

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A group of community volunteers stands outdoors holding a ‘Need for Feed Australia’ banner, with vehicles, equipment and bushland visible at a rural relief site.

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A semi‑trailer loaded with large round hay bales is parked along a roadside, with the words ‘NEED 4 FEED’ spray‑painted across the bales.

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A sealed road runs through bushland heavily affected by fire, with blackened trees and scorched ground on both sides, while an emergency services worker stands on the roadside.

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An SES emergency services vehicle is parked on a sealed road beside bushland affected by fire, with scorched ground, rocks and burnt trees visible behind it.

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Three people stand around a table indoors, closely examining a large printed map laid out for planning and coordination.

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A winding dirt road cuts through steep hillsides of bushland heavily affected by fire, with blackened trees and scorched ground stretching across the landscape.

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Rocky ground and blackened trees cover a steep hillside of bushland affected by fire, with scorched soil and fallen debris visible throughout the landscape.

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Fire‑affected bushland on a steep slope, with blackened tree trunks, scorched ground and a light haze lingering through the landscape under a clear sky.

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A wide view from a fire‑affected hillside looks out across a rural valley, with blackened tree trunks and scorched bushland in the foreground and farmland stretching into the distance under a clear blue sky.

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Tables inside the Yarck Community Hall are covered with donated food, toiletries and household supplies, neatly arranged for distribution as part of bushfire relief efforts.

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The remains of a small church site stand among fire‑affected bushland, with a metal bell tower and cross still upright, surrounded by scorched trees and debris.

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