Impacts to Council Services For information on Council services that have been cancelled or postponed until further notice due to the fire event.
Frequently Asked Questions Answers to some of the common questions we are getting from residents, farmers and business owners.
VicEmergency Community Newsletter VicEmergency Community Newsletter Southern Hume (Longwood Berry’s Lane) Fire January 2026.
VicEmergency Victoria's combined source of emergency information and warnings, helping the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies across the State.
Agriculture Victoria Agriculture Victoria (AgVIC) plays a supporting but critical role during bushfire emergencies, focusing on agriculture and livestock welfare
Emergency Contacts and Broadcasters Official Emergency Broadcasters in Victoria in Murrindindi Shire and key emergency contacts, including VicEmergency, VicTraffic and Ausnet.
Returning Home after an emergency We know you want to get home, and we are working hard to make it safe. Please don't go back home until emergency services say it is safe. It could still be dangerous in your area.
Community Meetings Information on upcoming community meetings, and recordings of previous community meetings.
Emergency Relief Payments Emergency relief payments are now available for eligible people impacted by the bushfires.
Murrindindi Shire Council - Impact Summary A local summary on the impacts of the Longwood Fire Event, which will be updated daily as we move through the emergency event and into the recovery phase.
Donations and assistance Learn more about how you can donate or offer assistance in other ways to support the Murrindindi Shire community.
Support, services and information for businesses Support, services and information for primary producers, agriculture and businesses affected by and recovering from Victorian bushfires.
Emergency relief drinking water program 2026 This program provides support for people who are unable to access safe drinking water following an emergency, with clear information about:• who is eligible• how to apply• what support is available under the Relief Drinking Water Program