Indigo Shire Council

11/06/2026

The Adaptation Game is bringing real-life climate challenges to the table, using local maps and real-world scenarios to explore how our community responds under pressure.

Launching with host, Indigo Regen 🔗 tinyurl.com/launch-tag-game
📅 Sat June 21 (World Localisation Day)
🕜 1:30 – 5:00 pm
🍪 Afternoon Tea provided

This interactive experience is sparking important conversations about resilience, decision-making, and what it means to adapt together in a changing climate.

11/06/2026

It's that time of year again! Roadside firewood season runs until Tuesday 30 June.

If you’re keen to collect firewood from Council roadsides, there’s a few important things to know:
🔥 Only Indigo Shire residents are eligible, and you must apply for a permit.
🔥 Permits will only be issued to collect firewood for personal use on approved Council roads. Collection for commercial use is prohibited.
🔥 Our permitted roads have been selected because they have lower conservation value – you can view them here: https://bit.ly/45SbA5s
🔥 Our high conservation value roads are off limits to firewood collection.

Find out more and apply for a permit: www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/firewood

11/06/2026

🔷 Indigo@Work 🔷

Take a look at a few of the works recently completed across our Shire. We know there’s always more to do, and we’re committed to keeping the community updated as further projects move ahead.

10/06/2026

Okay creatives, North East Battle of the Bands needs a poster!

If you’re
✅ 12-25
✅ Based in North East VIC
✅ Into design, music or just love making things

Help us design a poster for a music competition (with a $350 and a big audience)
Don’t overthink it - just send it in!

Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/poster-competition-botb

(Applicants must be 12-25 across Indigo, Mansfield, Benalla, Albury, Towong, Wangaratta and Strathbogie Council areas)

10/06/2026

Take advantage of these rebates! Learn more on the post below 👇

“Applications are open now through Service Victoria until 31 July. Check your eligibility and apply at service.vic.gov.au/rego-rebate “

Registration relief is here. If you own a light passenger vehicle in Victoria, you can get 20% off your vehicle registration for the 2025–26 financial year.

A few things to know:
▪️It’s not automatic, you need to apply
▪️Light passenger vehicles only
▪️Businesses are not eligible
▪️Only the current owner can apply

Applications are open now through Service Victoria until 31 July. Check your eligibility and apply at http://service.vic.gov.au/rego-rebate

10/06/2026

Great to see our community engaged! 👏 Beechworth Town Hall welcomed a strong turnout this week for a drop-in information session on the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid.

Locals had the chance to hear directly from the project team about the next step - the upcoming Preliminary Assessment phase - and what it means for the future of the bid. Attendees also explored the potential benefits of World Heritage listing, asked questions and connected with the material in an informal setting.

A big thank you to Trevor Budge, Susan Fayad and Lana Epshteyn for travelling to Beechworth to present the session. Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/worldheritage-indigo

09/06/2026

Young people, are you looking to boost your skills and job prospects these school holidays? 👉 tinyurl.com/food-barista-courses

If you’re aged 16–24, don’t miss this fantastic opportunity in Rutherglen!
🍝 Food Handling course on Wed 1 July
☕ Two-day Barista course on 2–3 July

Learn essential food safety skills or gain hands-on experience using a commercial coffee machine. Plus, lunch is included, in this low-cost training facilitated by The Centre for Continuing Education

✅ Spots are limited, register now! Send this to someone who might be interested

09/06/2026

Yackandandah’s yielding more than spirit 🌱

Yackandandah’s garden is full of life, with locals working side by side to keep it productive and welcoming - from workshops to food swaps! The collaboration of the Yack community nourishes the garden and the minds of all those attending, eager to learn, converse and create!

📍 William Street, Yackandandah, next to the Yack Swimming Pool

Ready to lend a hand and be part of the growth?
Tag a local who should know about this 👇

tinyurl.com/see-your-community-garden

09/06/2026

Support is available for fire-affected farmers 💛

Through the Victorian Government, financial assistance is available to help with recovery:
💠 Grants up to $75,000 for clean-up and getting your farm back up and running
💠 Concessional loans up to $250,000 for those impacted by significant damage or loss of income

These supports are delivered by Rural Finance on behalf of the Victorian Government.

Find out more or apply 👉 ruralfinance.com.au/grants

For additional recovery support and information 👉 agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires
If you’ve been affected, help is here — don’t hesitate to reach out.

06/06/2026

Earlier this week Chiltern Unit were called out to a fallen tree across Chiltern-Beechworth Road, a sign of what's to come this time of year.

A big thank you to Unit controller Helen, alongside SES Worker Mick, who jumped into action to get the road cleared safely. Huge thanks as well to local legend Shaggy, who pitched in with his truck and winch to help move the bigger limbs, and local police who cleared branches and helped traffic flow on safely.

It is a strong reminder of the way our community shows up for each other. We are grateful to our emergency service workers who are always there to support our community when we need it most.