Data backs investment in jobs, farms and tourism Published on 19 February 2026 An Impact Report compiled by Murrindindi Shire Council details the severe and compounding impacts of the January 2026 Longwood Bushfire and earlier floods on local businesses, farms and the visitor economy, making clear that recovery will be won through coordinated investment across government, philanthropy and industry, over the long term. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New classification system for fire-impacted roads Published on 18 February 2026 Council has introduced a new road classification system to help manage access safely while recovery works continue. This system allows essential and authorised users including residents to move through the area. Ghin Ghin Road is now open to the public. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Council welcomes bushfires inquiry, seeks deadline extension Published on 14 February 2026 Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires, while formally calling for the submission deadline to be extended to allow meaningful participation from the communities most heavily impacted. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council calls for urgent local mental health support Published on 13 February 2026 Murrindindi Shire Council is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently revise the delivery model for recently announced bushfire mental health funding, warning that the current announced approach risks leaving some of the state’s most heavily impacted communities without accessible support. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councils unite to support Murrindindi’s fire recovery Published on 13 February 2026 As the Murrindindi community continues the long road to recovery following the January fires, the scale of the task has made clear the importance of councils working together, alongside State and Federal Government support. Tagged as: , Media Releases
We will remember - 2009 Bushfires Published on 07 February 2026 Seventeen years on from the devastating bushfires of 7 February 2009, communities across Murrindindi Shire continue to honour those affected and the strength, courage and solidarity that followed. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Travelling on closed roads places you and others at risk Published on 06 February 2026 There are still 410 km of roads to assess. To date, 40 km has been opened. Travelling on closed roads places you and others at risk. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Murrindindi Carries Major Share of Victoria’s Fire Losses Published on 04 February 2026 Initial assessments indicate the Murrindindi Shire community experienced nearly half of the total damage from the 9 January fires across Victoria. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Library program update Published on 29 January 2026 Following the recent bushfires, all libraries are open during regular operating hours. To help us support the community during this emergency period, most library programs are temporarily postponed. This is expected to be for the next couple of weeks while library spaces are prioritised for connection, support and recovery. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Council visiting fire-affected properties to assess damage Published on 29 January 2026 Council is advising community members that Council officers will be attending fire‑affected properties over the coming days and weeks to carry out detailed, on-site assessments of damage caused by the January 2026 bushfires. Tagged as: , Media Releases