Murrindindi Shire Council

Final days to apply – $1,000 bushfire payment - Applications close 30 June.

If your home was destroyed or is uninhabitable from the January2026 bushfires, you may be eligible for a $1,000 payment.
✅ No means test
✅ Renters can apply
✅ Even if insured or received other support

👉 Apply now — don’t miss out.

Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation The Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF) is responsible for the ongoing management of public donations in response to disasters of state significance in Victoria.

Planning and Building staff from Council will be available to provide guidance on a range of rebuilding matters, including:
✔️ Permits
✔️ Site considerations
✔️ Health requirements
If you’re not sure where to start, or just need some advice, you’re welcome to come along and chat things through in a relaxed, supportive setting.

📱RESCHEDULED: TELSTRA NETWORK DISRUPTION ADVICE – 4G/5G UPGRADE FOR EILDON📱

⚠️Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station that services Eildon to bring a better 4G and 5G user experience.

ℹ Mobile services in the area will be temporarily disrupted while the upgrade works are underway.

📆 Upgrade works will now commence on site from 24 June 2026 for a period of 5 Days.

📴 During these works, the site will need to be switched off for periods of up to 72 hours to safely complete works.

📩 Telstra mobile customers will receive an SMS advising of the upcoming work.

☎️ These works will not impact NBN, Satellite internet services, PSTN landline services, or mobile coverage from other providers.

Any calls to Triple Zero from a Telstra mobile when the site is off air will automatically connect to another mobile network if available for connection to emergency services.

📲Telstra customers can continue to make calls and send texts during disruption to mobile services by switching on Wi-Fi Calling. This free setting on most popular mobile phones allows calls and texts over a Wi-Fi connection.

💳Business owners are encouraged to talk to their provider about connecting their EFTPOS terminals to their NBN or Wi-Fi connection to avoid delays in processing transactions.

👉Keep up to date on this outage via www.telstra.com.au/outages

🦆 H5 bird flu detected in WA

This disease is not present in Victoria, but it’s a timely reminder to stay aware.

If you see sick or dead birds:

❌ Avoid contact
📝 Record what you see
📞 Report it to 1800 675 888 or online form https://forms.bio.vic.gov.au/wildlife-influenza-investigation

Report 5 or more dead birds anywhere in Victoria, or even one high risk species like birds of prey, pelicans or seals.

More info: birdflu.gov.au

🗣 Have Your Say on the LEAP Project – 1 week left 🗣

💲 Council is inviting residents who participated in the LEAPing into Resilience Project to complete a short online survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

📆 The survey closes 30 June 2026 — don’t miss your chance to have your feedback heard. It’s open to communities in Mansfield, Murrindindi and Strathbogie Shires who have already taken part in the Project.

🌐 Participate online at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/leapsurvey

LAST WEEK OF BUSINESS MONTH!

Business Month is almost over, but there is still time to take advantage of four free workshops designed to help local businesses build skills, embrace technology and prepare for the future.

🤖 Marketing & Creating Efficiencies with AI
Tuesday 23 June, 8.30 am to 10.30 am
Learn how to work smarter by integrating AI into your marketing and day to day operations.

🌐 Your Website Made Simple, SEO, Content and what matters
Wednesday 24 June, 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
The final online workshop in this practical series to help businesses strengthen their digital presence.

📶 Digital Connectivity in a Digital World
Thursday 25 June, 10 am to 12.00 noon
Discover how better connectivity can support your business or community group.

🚀 How Prepared is your business for the future?
Thursday 25 June, 6.00 to 8.00 pm
Explore how connectivity and AI can help create stronger, smarter and more resilient businesses.

All events are free, but registrations are essential. Visit www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/mbm for details.

Please note, our Business Continuity Workshop has been cancelled due to low registrations.

📢 Murrindindi Shire Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Budget following community consultation.

The Budget takes a disciplined and measured approach to maintaining essential services, supporting ongoing bushfire recovery and investing in priority infrastructure across the Shire.

Key highlights include:
✔️ $15.7 million capital works program
✔️ Continued investment in community recovery and resilience
✔️ $23.1 million in services for the community
✔️ A 2.75% average rate increase, in line with the Victorian Government rate cap

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback during the consultation period. Your submissions helped inform the final Budget.

Read the full 2026/27 Annual Budget here: www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/budget

Or visit one of Council’s Library and Customer Service Centres. for a paper copy.

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WOMEN'S HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC IS COMING TO MURRINDINDI

The Women’s Health Mobile Clinic will be in Alexandra & Yea offering free 45-min consultations from 1-24 July 2026.

This service is for women of all ages and teenagers.

Locations:
Alexandra District Health
12 Cooper Street
Alexandra

Yea & District Memorial Hospital
45 Station Street
Yea

Outreach clinics will also be held in:
🔸Eildon
🔸Marysville
🔸Yarck
🔸Kinglake
🔸Toolangi
🔸Highlands
🔸Flowerdale

For more information visit www.breastscreen.org.au/whmc and to book call 03 9675 0050.

We encourage the community to prioritise their health and book an appointment today!

📣 JOIN OUR TEAM – POSITIONS VACANT 📣

👋 Council delivers a wide range of services, programs and facilities that support the Murrindindi Shire community every day.

📈 As one of the region’s largest employers, Council offers rewarding career opportunities, professional development, flexible and supportive working conditions, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the local community.

Council is currently recruiting for the following positions:
👉 Administration Officer - People & Culture
👉 Maternal and Child Health Nurse

ℹ️ For more information and to apply, please visit Council’s website:
👉 www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/jobs