Latest news and events

Date: 23 June 2026

 

Latest News

For latest news sign up to the Fire Recovery Update

Council has launched a fortnightly recovery newsletter to keep our fire‑affected communities informed and connected. It includes a wide range of information including latest community news, financial and wellbeing services, support payments, upcoming events, information sessions and more.

Subscribe to the newsletter

Events

Visit the Community Bushfire Recovery Hub events page on Shape for upcoming events.

Visit the events page

Online Bushfire Recovery Hub

Council has launched an online Community Bushfire Recovery Hub, hosted on our Shape platform. This is your central place for recovery information. Access news updates, upcoming events, resources, and a community forum where you can ask questions, share information, and connect with others.

Visit the Community Bushfire Recovery Hub

 

Our Bushfire Recovery Team 

Thanks to funding from the State and Federal governments, we've established a dedicated Bushfire Recovery Team to support our fire-affected community.

The team will help residents and businesses navigate available assistance, connect with services, and plan local events and workshops. If you have an idea or initiative you would like to implement through the Bushfire Recovery Team get in touch via the email address below.

Meet the team

  • Phil Harrison – Senior Recovery Coordinator
  • Michelle O’Donoghue – Recovery Coordinator
  • Freya MacRae – Administration Support Officer
  • Rebecca Primmer – Business Support Officer

To get in touch with the Bushfire Recovery Team at email bushfirerecoverygroup@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5471 1752.