January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

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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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Council to prioritise managed firewood access for fire‑affected reside

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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Community Road Update

Published on 23 February 2026

Rain has delayed fire recovery works at several sites. Council crews are assessing road conditions and focusing on urgent safety works so people can travel safely.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 2026 Fire (Longwood)

Council News

Council sets clear expectations on proposed hospital amalgamation

Council to prioritise managed firewood access for fire‑affected reside

Seeking local pictures regarding the January 2026 Longwood fire

Community Road Update

Data backs investment in jobs, farms and tourism

New classification system for fire-impacted roads

Council welcomes bushfires inquiry, seeks deadline extension

Council calls for urgent local mental health support

Councils unite to support Murrindindi’s fire recovery

We will remember - 2009 Bushfires

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