Council issues urgent call to action for bushfire recovery Published on 23 January 2026 Council is calling on all levels of government to work in close partnership with Council and fire-affected communities to design and deliver a recovery effort that is locally informed, coordinated and sustained over the long term. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Road Management Plan suspended due to Longwood Fire Event Published on 20 January 2026 The Longwood Fire Event is a significant emergency event that is impacting large parts of Murrindindi Shire. As a result, Council’s ability to deliver normal services under the Road Management Plan has been heavily affected. To ensure we can focus resources where they are needed most, the Chief Executive Officer has temporarily suspended the Road Management Plan for three months. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Council supports community through January bushfires & recovery effort Published on 16 January 2026 Murrindindi Shire Council stands with all community members affected by the January 2026 bushfire across our Shire and surrounding regions. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Libraries open this weekend Published on 15 January 2026 Council will be opening the Alexandra and Yea Libraries from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Saturday and Sunday to assist the community. Representatives from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) will be available in Yea from today until Sunday. Tagged as: , Public Notices
We are here - Contact a Councillor Published on 13 January 2026 Cr Jodi Adams is currently on leave for family reasons. Council remains here to support the Kinglake community, and residents are welcome to contact any Councillor or Council directly during this time. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Statement from the Mayor on the Longwood Fire Emergency Event Published on 10 January 2026 Murrindindi Shire Council extends its heartfelt support to everyone affected by the current fire event across our Shire and surrounding regions. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council service disruptions due to fire event Published on 09 January 2026 All Council services will be closed until further notice due to the fire event. Learn more here. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Council advances Eildon Key Worker Housing Project Published on 07 January 2026 Murrindindi Shire Council is set to commence civil works in early January 2026 for the Eildon Key Worker Housing Project, marking a major step in addressing local workforce housing needs. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2026 Australia Day Events in Murrindindi Shire Published on 05 January 2026 On Monday 26 January (Australia Day), a number of community-led events will be held across Murrindindi Shire. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Clarification on Removal of Non-Compliant Signs at Rubicon Published on 24 December 2025 Council wishes to clarify the recent removal of three signs placed within the 80km zone on Council-managed roads in Rubicon. Tagged as: , Media Releases