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New basecamp opening - Alexandra VIC
This camp has taken far too long to open, but we have now access to some roads and will start with properties we can reach.
There are 180+ registered properties already, and we need your help to get the fence lines cleared and farms secured. There is room for vans, power currently supplied by generator. Please see website - blazeaid.com.au/alexandra for more detailed information and email/call the camp to let them know you're arrival date
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29 01 2026
Here is our updated list of needs for our community.
Shipping containers ( for those who lost houses/ homes) were an ask as were lidded barrels.
The IBCs list was sent off today for property owners.
The hall requested a few just in case we need extra.
There is a plant plan happening with 😇 Lana which will be discussed at the next community dinner.
We are also amassing tools which the hall can lend for those odd jobs.
Thank you for your continued support for Fawcett & Koriella 🫶
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🚛 YEA RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE – EXTRA OPEN DAYS THIS WEEK 🚛
To support bushfire clean-up efforts, the Yea Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) on Ghin Ghin Road will be open for two additional days this week to help residents dispose of material.
🕘 Yea RRC opening hours this week:
• Thursday 29 January: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
• Friday 30 January: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
• Saturday 31 January: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
• Sunday 1 February: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Council will continue to monitor demand and may adjust opening hours where needed. All other Resource Recovery Centres are operating as normal.
⚠️ Please note:
• No RRCs will open on a Total Fire Ban (TFB) day
• RRCs can accept up to 3 cubic metres of material per visit
• Larger volumes of bushfire-related clean-up must be taken directly to the Alexandra Landfill
For landfill details and updates, please visit Council’s website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/rrc
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Joshua Crute from Captain's Rebuild Shed in Alexandra said that they currently have a variety of tools and other items, available to fire-impacted people free of charge.
“At the moment we've got a whole bunch of hand tools. Different forms of screwdrivers, from electrical screwdrivers to woodworking, etcetera, multiple hand grip tools like spanners and monkey wrenches, G-clamps and saws," he said.
“I've also got some toolboxes. I've got some power tools that are coming in, and there's a lovely guy that's going to let me use his electric tester so I can make sure all the tools are tested and tagged before they get out of the drawer. We've got multiple different forms of galvanised nails and fencing nails, straps and tapes and joiners and bolts and screws and you name it. Shovels. We've got crowbars, we've got pry bars, we've got camping gear, everything and anything.”
He’s also expecting some fencing items to come in soon, and would welcome more if people have some available. “Everything from pole diggers through to the poles and some fencing and cyclone fencing, chicken wire, standard wire, wire pullers, the whole kit and caboodle. That's what we're working on at the moment,” he said.
He hopes that a supplier or a fencer might get in contact with him. “I'll definitely make sure it gets to the right people,” he said.
All donations are very welcome, and he strongly encouraged fire-impacted people to come in if they need anything. Everything is free.
Joshua said, “I've got this old saying, it's better be looking at it than looking for it. I'll take anything and anything to do with tools, gardening equipment, farming equipment. If you've got an old tractor that you want to roll in here, roll it in here and I'll take it and fix it for you."
The Captain's Shed is along the small path next to the Menzies pop up clothes shop, The Recovery Wardrobe, at 75 Grant Street, Alexandra.
He added, “I'm trying to get hold of a farmer. I met him at the doctor's surgery the week after the fires. He lost everything. And he said, I'm looking for a size 14 boot, help me out with that. I have a size 14 boot right there for him. I haven't been able to find him. So if you're reading, come and get your boots.”
Full article in next week's edition.
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