31/08/2026
Hall update 31 08 2026
Hi all
almost eight months on from the january bushfires, recovery continues to be a mix of practical jobs, advocacy, community support and planning for what comes next.
We had a very busy day around the depot this week on Saturday.
There was plenty of moving and reorganising inside the storage containers to make room for future pick-ups, along with realigning the grassed depot area and strengthening entranceways in preparation for future fencing-material deliveries and an upcoming timber delivery for the hall.
That timber will form the basis of some future fundraising activities, so there is a little more happening behind the scenes there too.
There was mowing, maintenance and all those not-so-glamorous jobs that keep the hall and depot working.
We also received a box of second-hand gate assemblies in good condition, which will be another useful addition to the fencing materials available for fire-affected landowners. Thank you N!
๐ฑ Today is also the final day of Foundation Murrindindi purchase a picket appeal.
For $10 you can purchase a star picket, with foundation murrindindi matching donations.
Every picket helps us continue getting practical fencing support into the hands of fire-affected farmers and landowners.
๐ Bridge advocacy has also continued this week.
thank you to everyone who has reached out, shared our posts, sent information, asked questions or offered support.
The conversation has become much bigger than simply replacing one damaged bridge. it is about reliable rural access, resilient infrastructure and whether disaster recovery funding gives councils a realistic pathway to build back better.
We will keep making noise about it. Thank you to all those who comment share and mention!!
On wednesday we are looking forward to welcoming federal MP
Helen Haines MP to fawcett hall for a listening post from 9am to 9.30am.
Community members are welcome to come along and let Helen know what is on their mind โ recovery, roads, bridges, farming, infrastructure or anything else affecting our local community.
We have also had another lovely offer of support.
A gentleman from kinglake has reached out through council to let us know he may have fruit trees and magnolias available for our community.
Weโll be following that up this week.
It is another reminder that almost eight months on, people from well beyond our immediate district are still thinking about our community and looking for ways to help.
and now for whatโs coming upโฆ
our community and recovery partners thank you day is on sunday 20 september.
Fawcett Hall Committee Thank You Afternoon
rsvps are now open through the facebook event page. it is free to attend, but we do need catering numbers, so please let us know if youโre coming.
then in october, our big hall fundraising weekend is back. Open Weekend at Fawcett Hall - Plants, Coffee, Cake, cafe and Bric-a-brac
saturday 24 and sunday 25 october, 9am to 4pm both days.
plants, bbq, locally roasted coffee, trash and treasure, our mini cafe and, of course, that famous sponge.
and then in december weโll finish the year with our christmas bbq and tractor run. Fawcett to Koriella - Christmas ( BBQ ) - Tractor/Ute/farm truck Run
We are calling for any local tractors, utes, farm machinery to be involved.. decorate with lights, enjoy a community bbq night with good company and food and a bit of festive๐cheer and a touch of humour.
So thatโs another week at fawcett hall.
๐ moving things.
๐ mowing things.
๐ fencing things.
๐ planning things.
๐ advocating for bridges.
and getting ready for a very busy few months ahead.
and yesโฆ
Sing with me โฆ
โwe need a bridge.โ
Have a fabulous week
Pres Sam
