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Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Murrindindi Shire Council. Our website displays news items from the last six months. If you are trying to find an older news item, please email communications@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or contact (03) 5772 0333.

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Council welcomes ESVF levy cap for farmers, but says more must be done

Published on 10 June 2025

Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to cap the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy for primary production properties at 2024–25 levels for the next financial year. It offers much-needed short-term relief for farmers facing the worst drought conditions in over a decade, and follows strong, coordinated advocacy from farmers, communities, Council, and industry.

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King's Birthday Public Holiday Closure 2025

Published on 06 June 2025

Our Library and Customer Service Centres will be closed on Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Public Holiday. For matters such as stock on roads, dog attacks or unsafe road conditions, including fallen trees over roads, please call 5772 0333 at any time.

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Bringing Council closer with our new trailer

Published on 06 June 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council is taking a more visible and responsive approach to community connection with the launch of a new mobile community trailer designed to facilitate Council’s presence at local events, share information and support specific key services.

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Murrindindi East U3A introduces Pickleball

Published on 05 June 2025

Murrindindi East U3A is thrilled to introduce Pickleball fitness classes for seniors, now available at three venues: St. John’s Hall and The Community Gym in Alexandra, and Thornton Hall in Thornton.

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Draft Alexandra East Development Plan Released for Community Feedback

Published on 05 June 2025

Council is inviting the Alexandra community to review and provide feedback on the draft Alexandra East Development Plan (AEDP), now available on Council’s website.

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Open channel drainage works Buxton

Published on 30 May 2025

Drainage works are planned to clean, repair and reinforce open channel drains around Buxton.

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Council Calls for Emergency Services Levy relief for farmers

Published on 30 May 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council has unanimously passed an urgent motion at its 28 May 2025 Scheduled Meeting, in response to ongoing community concern about the State Government’s introduction of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy and following the release of legal advice received by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV).

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Bridging Now to Next: National Reconciliation Week

Published on 29 May 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council Reflects and Acts this National Reconciliation Week.

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Draft Yea Structure Plan Released for Community Feedback

Published on 29 May 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council is pleased to announce that the draft Yea Structure Plan is now available for community review and feedback. This marks the next step in shaping a long-term vision for Yea’s growth, following successful community engagement events in March and April.

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Shaping a stronger Murrindindi Shire together – Council Plan 2025-29

Published on 29 May 2025

Over the past year, Council has engaged in over 1,000 conversations with community members about what matters most for the future of Murrindindi Shire, including the need for practical solutions, strong leadership, and a long-term vision that’s grounded in local identity.

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Council News

Council welcomes ESVF levy cap for farmers, but says more must be done

King's Birthday Public Holiday Closure 2025

Bringing Council closer with our new trailer

Murrindindi East U3A introduces Pickleball

Draft Alexandra East Development Plan Released for Community Feedback

Open channel drainage works Buxton

Council Calls for Emergency Services Levy relief for farmers

Bridging Now to Next: National Reconciliation Week

Draft Yea Structure Plan Released for Community Feedback

Shaping a stronger Murrindindi Shire together – Council Plan 2025-29

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