Ararat, Lake Bolac Libraries Welcome Residents This Winter Submitted by daniel on Wed, 10/06/2026 - 06:24 Picture Image Ararat & Lake Bolac Libraries Are Welcoming Residents This Winter Ararat Rural City Council is inviting residents and visitors to make the most of the colder months by visiting the Ararat and Lake Bolac Libraries, with a wide range of resources, programs, and services available for all ages. Read more about Ararat, Lake Bolac Libraries Welcome Residents This WinterAdd new comment
Successful Planned Burn At Skipton Submitted by daniel on Wed, 10/06/2026 - 01:30 Picture Image Mirage News Mirage News Successful Planned Burn At Skipton A successful planned burn has been carried out at Skipton following years of planning to reduce bushfire risk to the township. Skipton Common, an approximately 100-hectare reserve, has long been a concern for the local community due to its proximity to Skipton and the potential risk it poses during bushfire conditions. CFA Acting Vegetation Management Officer (West Region) Matthew Keller said the burn followed extensive work to develop a long-term approach to bushfire mitigation. Read more about Successful Planned Burn At SkiptonAdd new comment
Yeodene Member Marks First Strike Team Deployment Submitted by daniel on Wed, 06/05/2026 - 05:17 Picture Image Mirage News Mirage News Yeodene Member Marks First Strike Team Deployment Yeodene member, Christine Spencer When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist. While being deployed for the first time can be daunting, Christine credits the training and support received from her brigade for giving her the confidence to put her hand up. Read more about Yeodene Member Marks First Strike Team DeploymentAdd new comment
Disaster Aid Expanded to More Fire-Hit Victorian Areas Submitted by daniel on Thu, 23/04/2026 - 02:02 Picture Image Joint media release with Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher The Albanese Government has extended financial assistance to more bushfire-impacted Victorian communities. From 2:00pm local time on Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available for eligible people in Leslie Manor of the Corangamite Local Government Area (LGA) and Woodfield of the Mansfield LGA. This extension brings the total number of locations where AGDRP has been activated in Victoria to 68. Read more about Disaster Aid Expanded to More Fire-Hit Victorian AreasAdd new comment
Works Begin At Woorndoo To Make Road Safer For Trucks Submitted by daniel on Wed, 18/03/2026 - 04:14 Picture Image Works have started on the upgrade of a section of Woorndoo-Streatham Road as part of a joint-project by Ararat Rural City Council and Moyne Shire Council to make the road safer, especially for heavy vehicle transport supporting the region's agriculture. Read more about Works Begin At Woorndoo To Make Road Safer For TrucksAdd new comment
Bushfire Aid Expanded to Six More Victorian Areas Submitted by daniel on Mon, 09/02/2026 - 03:12 Picture Image Joint media release with the Hon Katy Gallagher MP The Albanese Government has extended financial assistance to more Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. From 2:00pm local time on Monday, 9 February 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available for eligible people in the following new locations: Acheron, Bullioh, Crooked River, Meredith, Mount Mercer, Thornton. Read more about Bushfire Aid Expanded to Six More Victorian AreasAdd new comment
Bushfire Aid Extended to Three New Areas Submitted by daniel on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 03:57 Picture Image The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance to more Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. From 2pm local time on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available for eligible people in the following added locations: Carlisle River, Irrewillipe and Simpson. Read more about Bushfire Aid Extended to Three New AreasAdd new comment
Colac Otway Qualifies for Federal Bushfire Aid Submitted by daniel on Thu, 29/01/2026 - 08:00 Picture Image Joint media release with Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance further for Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. From 2pm local time on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available for eligible people in the following added locations: Gellibrand and Separation Creek. Read more about Colac Otway Qualifies for Federal Bushfire AidAdd new comment
More Victorian Areas Qualify for Bushfire Aid Submitted by daniel on Thu, 22/01/2026 - 05:06 Picture Image Joint media release with Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance further for Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. From 2pm local time on Friday 23 January 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available for eligible people in the following added locations: Berringama, Bungil, Koetong, Shelley and Thologolong. Read more about More Victorian Areas Qualify for Bushfire AidAdd new comment
More Disaster Aid for Victoria Bushfire Victims Submitted by daniel on Mon, 19/01/2026 - 22:12 Picture Image Joint media release with Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher The Albanese Government is extending financial assistance further for Victorians impacted by the bushfires that have devastated communities. From 2pm local time on Tuesday 20 January 2026, the Commonwealth's Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be available for eligible people in the following added locations: Cobram, Fawcett, Maintongoon, Mitre, Koriella, Walwa and Yarroweyah. Read more about More Disaster Aid for Victoria Bushfire VictimsAdd new comment