January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

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Changes to Recovery Hub locations and days

Published on 26 March 2026

Council will be changing the Alexandra Recovery Hub location and removing Saturday from the Yea Recovery Hub schedule from early April. In Alexandra, Recovery Hub support will move from the Alexandra Library to Council’s Customer Service Centre at 28 Perkins Street from Wed 8 April. In Yea, Recovery Hub support will no longer be available on Saturday mornings.

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Bank closure a serious setback to bushfire recovery

Published on 26 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council has expressed deep concern about the decision to close the Community Bank Kinglake branch, warning it risks undermining bushfire recovery and will leave the community without a critical local service.

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Murrindindi invites visitors to experience autumn and support recovery

Published on 25 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting visitors to experience the region this autumn, with a strong line-up of new experiences, events and campaigns showcasing the best of “Dindi” following the January 2026 bushfires.

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Call to prioritise fuel and fertiliser for bushfire recovery

Published on 20 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council has formally requested the State and Federal Governments to take immediate action to safeguard access to fuel and fertiliser, warning that supply pressures and increased costs risk slowing bushfire recovery across the region.

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Great Victorian Rail Trail remains closed for community safety

Published on 20 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council is reminding the community that while some closed sections of the Great Victorian Rail Trail may appear safe, significant risks remain. Residents and visitors are urged to respect closure signage and safety barriers.

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Murrindindi businesses connect at recovery breakfast

Published on 13 March 2026

Local businesses from across Murrindindi Shire gathered in Alexandra on Thursday 12 March for the first Murrindindi Business Network Breakfast for 2026, providing an opportunity to reconnect, share timely information and access practical support as the community continues its recovery and rebuilding from the January 2026 Longwood bushfires.

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Have your say in Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey

Published on 12 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire residents may soon receive a call or see an online invitation to take part in our annual Community Satisfaction Survey.

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More time secured for communities to contribute to fires inquiry

Published on 06 March 2026

Council has welcomed a decision by the Victorian Parliament’s Environment and Planning Committee to extend the reporting deadline and submission period for the Inquiry into the 2026 Summer Fires across Victoria.

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Council endorses Alexandra Relief & Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan

Published on 05 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council has officially endorsed the Alexandra Community Relief & Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan at its Scheduled Meeting on Wednesday 25 February 2026, confirming the project as a priority for advocacy ahead of the 2026 State Election.

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Meet Anne Leadbeater OAM

Published on 05 March 2026

We’re pleased to welcome Anne Leadbeater OAM to Murrindindi Shire Council. Anne is working in the role of Strategic Advisor ‑ Bushfire Recovery, to support community recovery following the January 2026 fires.

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January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

Council News

Changes to Recovery Hub locations and days

Bank closure a serious setback to bushfire recovery

Murrindindi invites visitors to experience autumn and support recovery

Call to prioritise fuel and fertiliser for bushfire recovery

Great Victorian Rail Trail remains closed for community safety

Murrindindi businesses connect at recovery breakfast

Have your say in Council’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey

More time secured for communities to contribute to fires inquiry

Council endorses Alexandra Relief & Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan

Meet Anne Leadbeater OAM

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