Yarck CFA

29/08/2026

Spring is here! A time for renewal and action. If you, a friend, family member or neighbour need support after the bushfires, come along to Ruffy Hall and access our visiting services and agencies.
Join in with a cuppa and chat by the fire and meet recovery specialists. We're all here to help and you're not alone!

Tuesday 1 September:
Council Recovery Team 10am-noon
Primary Care Connect 10am-noon
Primary Care Connect Financial Counsellor 10am-3pm
Family Care 10am-2pm
AgVic 10am-noon

For updates visit http://tiny.cc/cb88101

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

What a great morning, and I don't mean the weather. Thank you to all who attended this morning's catch up with Laurie Naveaux from Komatsu and her Brigade from South Morang. Also Yarrambat and Diamond Creek Brigades, who here as a Strike Team in January. Thank you to Laurie and Komatsu, for investing in our safety and for being a true friend to the Yarck community.❤️🚒🚒

28/08/2026

REMINDER: Free firewood collections are open tomorrow (Saturday) and we still have a few spaces available at 2pm and 3pm if you book online now.

Line up a mate to help you load or you can nominate a friend, family member, neighbour or other volunteer collect it on your behalf. Each eligible household is allocated two cubic metres of wood.

If your home or property was damaged by fire, please book online now to access free firewood at Nagambie Transfer Station. Click this link http://tiny.cc/fqz7101, use the QR code.

Regular collection days and times
Wednesdays 9am-2pm
Saturdays 1pm-4pm

If you need help booking, just give us a call on 1800 560 750.

28/08/2026

Have your say!
Building on actions already undertaken by the community, government and other agencies, this draft Plan sets out proposed priorities and actions for medium and longer-term recovery following the January 2026 Bushfires.

💬 We want to know whether it reflects local needs, practical barriers and what matters most to fire-affected communities and the wider Shire.

✅ Your feedback can help shape:
- Council-led recovery actions
- The timing and priority of recovery work
- Advocacy priorities
- Community-led recovery initiatives
- Communication and community support

📅 Feedback closes at 5.00 pm on Thursday 17 September.

🤝 Need help to take part? Call 5772 0333 and ask for the Recovery Team.

https://theloop.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/projects/draftrecoveryplan

🗣️ Your voice matters. Help shape Murrindindi’s recovery journey.

28/08/2026

While the risk of H5 bird flu in pets is extremely low, it's best to take precautions.

If you're out walking your dog or spending time outdoors:

✅Keep dogs on a lead in areas with native wildlife
✅ Don't allow pets to investigate or eat dead animals
✅Stop cats from roaming and hunting wildlife

These simple actions help protect pets, wildlife and curbs the spread of disease.

If you suspect H5 bird flu in birds, mammals, poultry or other captive birds, report it immediately by calling the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or to DEECA online.

Find out more at agriculture.vic.gov.au/birdflu

More information about responsible pet ownership and legal requirements: agriculture.vic.gov.au/animalwelfare

28/08/2026

People who are over 65 or who have a disability are more likely to be affected by disasters, including home fires and bushfires. In Australia, 62% of the people who died in home fires between 2003 and 2017 had a disability.
CFA (Country Fire Authority) and FRV (Fire Rescue Victoria) are working together to reduce these unacceptable statistics.

If you work in the Aged Care and/or Disability Care Sector, this page is your hub to find what you are looking for.https://engage.cfa.vic.gov.au/projects/fire-safety-for-the-care-sector
Here you can find surveys, projects, resources, links, and information designed to empower service providers and support workers in enhancing home fire and bushfire safety for the people they care for.

For more information for yourself and the people you are for, visit, https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning

24/08/2026

Congratulations to our 5 new Operational Firefighters. Kylie and Cameron Collet, Ross Shaw, Andrea Heuston and Greg Dunnett. You can be proud of the commitment that you have taken. There's no greater satisfaction than serving your Community. You are going to love it.🚒🚒

Thanks to our Training Team, Jane Moss and Mark Heuston, your dedication and commitment to our recruits is to be congratulated. Keep up the great work. 👍