January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

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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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Governor of Victoria visits fire-impacted communities in Murrindindi

Published on 05 March 2026

Over Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February, the Governor visited Highlands, Yarck and Fawcett, meeting with residents, volunteers, emergency services representatives and Council leaders to hear firsthand about the impacts of the January 2026 fires and the ongoing recovery effort.

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Pool Season coming to a close

Published on 03 March 2026

Our outdoor pools will close for the season at 6.00 pm Monday 9 March 2026.

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Eildon welcomes key worker housing to support local workforce

Published on 03 March 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council has received its first delivery of modular housing at 18 Twenty First Street, Eildon, marking an important milestone in strengthening local workforce capacity and the broader local economy.

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Labour Day Public Holiday Closures

Published on 02 March 2026

Our Libraries and Customer Service Centres will be closed on Monday 9 March due to the Labour Day Public Holiday.

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Council sets clear expectations on proposed hospital amalgamation

Published on 26 February 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council has considered the proposed amalgamation of Alexandra District Health and Eastern Health and has reaffirmed its clear position: any reform must demonstrably improve health outcomes, service access and equity for the Murrindindi community.

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Prioritising managed firewood access for fire‑affected residents

Published on 25 February 2026

Fire‑affected households across Murrindindi Shire will continue to be supported with access to firewood this winter through a Council‑managed supply, following the January 2026 Longwood bushfires.

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Seeking local pictures regarding the January 2026 Longwood fire

Published on 24 February 2026

We know many in our community captured photos during the January 2026 bushfires. If you’re comfortable sharing any of these images, Council would appreciate your help.

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January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

Council News

More time secured for communities to contribute to fires inquiry

Council endorses Alexandra Relief & Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plan

Meet Anne Leadbeater OAM

Governor of Victoria visits fire-impacted communities in Murrindindi

Pool Season coming to a close

Eildon welcomes key worker housing to support local workforce

Labour Day Public Holiday Closures

Council sets clear expectations on proposed hospital amalgamation

Prioritising managed firewood access for fire‑affected residents

Seeking local pictures regarding the January 2026 Longwood fire

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