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LIQUOR LICENCE RELIEF FOR BUSHFIRE-AFFECTED BUSINESSES
The Victorian Government is helping businesses hit by this summer’s bushfires, waiving and refunding liquor licence fees so local operators can focus on reopening and recovery.
Minister Enver Erdogan today announced that businesses affected by the January 2026 bushfires will have their liquor licence renewal fees waived.
This support will help pubs, wineries, distilleries, cafés and bottle shops save money at a time when every dollar counts.
Businesses in areas including Avenel, Merton, Seymour, Alexandra, Skipton, Natimuk, Tallangatta, Gellibrand and many more are eligible.
Businesses who lost stock in the Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores fire will also have their 2026 fee waived.
More relief will be extended to licensees impacted by bushfires still active across the state.
All eligible businesses will have their fees automatically waived or refunded.
Hospitality and retail businesses play a vital role in local economies and supporting them is central to helping regional communities recover from this year’s devastating bushfires.
The fee relief builds on more than $370 million in jointly funded support already announced for affected families, farmers, businesses and councils.
For recovery help, call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760 or visit vic.gov.au/bushfirerecovery
Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Enver Erdogan said, "Businesses impacted by the fires have lost stock and trade, and many are rebuilding from scratch, and these fee waivers will take one pressure off their recovery.
“We’ll continue to back bushfire affected communities and support the businesses that are so important to local jobs, local economies and local recovery.”
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THREAT REDUCED, WATCH & ACT: North of Strath Creek, South of Trawool and West of King Parrot Creek Road Kerrisdale.WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Threat is Reduced - Monitor Conditions
Incident Location: Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool
Issue Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 11:11 am
Next Update: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 06:20 pm
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41349/moreinfo
This Watch and Act message is being issued for North of Strath Creek, South of Trawool and West of King Parrot Creek Road Kerrisdale.
- There is a bushfire South of the Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool that is not yet under control.
- The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
- It is safe to return to the area. Be aware of potential dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
The threat is reduced, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
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Firefighters are continuing to respond to a 146 hectare bushfire at Trawool, near Yea.
While the fire is not yet under control, emergency services did a great job in challenging conditions yesterday to stop it from spreading even further. Mild conditions overnight limited its spread, but a Watch and Act remains as it is not safe to return to the area.
Several fires started yesterday in areas close to Melbourne, including grassfires at Warrandyte, Thornhill Park and Ardeer. This serves as a reminder of the severe dryness across these areas – and the importance of having a fire plan whether you are in the bush or near grassland.
There is a High Fire Danger Rating for most districts today. Despite some relief from yesterday’s heat, people still need to be aware of their surroundings and stay up to date via VicEmergency.
Thank you to everyone who followed the advice yesterday and stayed safe during extreme conditions.
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