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OUR WONDERFUL FIRE RECOVERY HUBS
FROM THE INCIDENT CONTROL CENTRE: In the aftermath of the devastating Longwood fires in Victoria’s North East, small communities are showing extraordinary strength and unity. Across the region, community run hubs, created for community, by community, have become lifelines for residents navigating loss, uncertainty and the first steps of recovery.
At Highlands, Andrea Bower and the Highlands–Caveat community have opened their hall to anyone needing meals, donated goods, provisions, or simply a place to connect. Volunteers work around the clock to make sure neighbours have what they need—practical support delivered with compassion.
In Fawcett, Sam Hicks and the Fawcett–Koriella community are running a vibrant hub at the Fawcett Hall, distributing food, clothing, linens and essential items. They’ve also created a welcoming space for information sessions delivered by support agencies and organisations, ensuring vital advice reaches community members directly.
At Creightons Creek, Chris Bakker and the local community are providing essential supplies and keeping their community connected. From practical goods to organised sessions focused on mental health and other important recovery topics, they are ensuring that people are supported not just physically, but emotionally recognising that true recovery is both practical and deeply human.
In Terip Terip, Lyn Burley and her volunteers continue to coordinate meals, goods and everyday essentials for families who have lost homes and properties. Their steady, organised approach has been a source of reassurance and stability for many.
Over in Yarck, Graham Halliburton and the Yarck–Gobur community have opened their space to provide hot food, donated goods, animal feed, clothing, and a safe environment where people can talk, ask questions and access visiting service providers.
And at Ruffy, Felicity Sloman and the Ruffy community have mobilised swiftly, creating a responsive hub that is supplying essential items, meals, support and practical help to affected residents. Their focus has been meeting immediate needs while ensuring no one feels isolated during the recovery process.
Across all these towns, agencies and organisations are coming directly into the hubs to meet community members where they are making support more accessible, trauma informed and locally centred.
These hubs are more than distribution points. They are gathering places, sources of hope, and anchors of resilience. They show what happens when local knowledge, kindness and community leadership drive recovery efforts.
This is community led recovery at its finest: practical, dignified, connected and powered by the people who know their communities best.
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WHAT began as a casual idea over a beer quickly grew into a full‑scale fundraising auction, brought to life by the lively and quick‑witted Peter Molloy.
Funds raised to send Levi to race in New Zealand
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His fast‑paced humour and infectious energy turned the evening into a standout event that organisers will be talking about for years.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great work by Alexandra Rotary!
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SOMETHING quite amazing happened last Tuesday at Alexandra Golf Club. Due to the forecast of extremely high temperatures, Brad dragged himself out of bed an hour earlier than usual, and seven other brave souls joined him for an 8am hitoff. Link in comments
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A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East Fire District - Friday 6 February 2026.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
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‼️PLEASE SHARE: SCAM WARNING - ROOF CLEANING POST-FIRE
A person in the fire impacted area was in contact with their insurance company following the fires and the clean up was being arranged. The person then received a call from a man keen to arrange roof cleaning for the house. The person thought it was through the insurance company, but there was an odd amount of pressure for the cleaning to happen the following day and there was no business name mentioned.
On the following day, one man arrived, looking very unprofessional and did some work, but not as had been determined by the insurance company. $1400 was demanded for the work, saying (falsely) that it could be claimed back off the insurance company.
The fire-impacted people contacted their insurance company who quickly advised that it was a scam.
If you are approached with a similar offer, call your insurance company immediately to confirm whether they are legitimate. If you have already been scammed, contact the police.
If you are aware of any other scams occurring, please let us know.
It's truly shocking and appalling that fire impacted people are being targeted like this.
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