January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

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Tree removal works at Melbourne Road, Yea

Published on 17 August 2026

Council will soon undertake tree removal works near 37 Melbourne Road, Yea. An assessment identified that the tree's root system has lifted the adjacent kerb and road surface. The tree will be removed to enable repairs and address safety concerns for road users.

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Cr Jodi Adams resigns from Murrindindi Shire Council

Published on 13 August 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council has received the resignation of Kinglake Ward Councillor Jodi Adams, effective 12 August 2026.

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Meadow Road and Moyle Street Works - Yea

Published on 31 July 2026

Council's contractor, Foley Services, will be conducting drainage improvement works at Meadow Road and Moyle Street, Yea, from Wednesday 5 August to Wednesday 12 August 2026, weather permitting.

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Murrindindi welcomes Bushfire Inquiry report and calls for action

Published on 29 July 2026

As Victoria’s most severely affected municipality during the 2026 summer bushfires, Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the release of the Victorian Parliament's Inquiry into the Fires, saying the report reflects the experiences shared by fire-affected communities and provides a strong foundation for improving disaster recovery across Victoria.

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Community invited to help shape the future of Grant Street

Published on 29 July 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the future of Alexandra’s town centre through a new Grant Street Safety and Streetscape Improvement Plan.

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Road recovery continues six months after the January Bushfires

Published on 28 July 2026

Six months after the January 2026 bushfires, significant work is continuing to repair and reopen Murrindindi Shire’s fire-affected road network.

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Goulburn Murray Solar Savers upgrade options

Published on 27 July 2026

Goulburn Murray Solar Savers includes a range of technologies to help households and businesses manage energy use and reduce running costs over time.

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Community invited to help write the next chapter of our libraries

Published on 27 July 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of one of Victoria's highest-performing rural library services, with community consultation now open on the Library Strategy and Action Plan 2027-2030.

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Council secures funding to support children and families

Published on 23 July 2026

Council welcomes the announcement by VicHealth of the Partners in Place grant, providing $500,000 over five years to support the health and wellbeing outcomes for children, young people and families.

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Council progressing road safety improvements for Kinglake-Glenburn Rd

Published on 23 July 2026

Murrindindi Shire Council acknowledges the concerns raised by Glenburn residents regarding road safety on Kinglake-Glenburn Road and West Bridge Road and recognises the importance of improving safety for all road users.

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January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

Council News

Tree removal works at Melbourne Road, Yea

Cr Jodi Adams resigns from Murrindindi Shire Council

Meadow Road and Moyle Street Works - Yea

Murrindindi welcomes Bushfire Inquiry report and calls for action

Community invited to help shape the future of Grant Street

Road recovery continues six months after the January Bushfires

Goulburn Murray Solar Savers upgrade options

Community invited to help write the next chapter of our libraries

Council secures funding to support children and families

Council progressing road safety improvements for Kinglake-Glenburn Rd

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