Council
6 February, 2026
Shire issues bushfire warning
RESIDENTS who have not got their properties fire-ready are being encouraged to act as recent fires had heightened awareness about bushfires.
Corangamite Shire Council mayor Cr Kate Makin thanked all residents who had already prepared their properties and called on landowners to tackle any vegetation that was still overgrown.
“Summer is still here so keep vigilant,” she said.
“A number of residents have told council they are concerned about long grass.
“After two rounds of fire inspections – one in October and one in December – council issued just over 300 fire prevention notices across the shire.
“Most landholders have complied, but for various reasons a minority have yet to clean up their land.”
Council may issue a $2035 fine if compliance is not achieved, and complete the works on the landholder’s property at their cost.
For its part, council is well into a second round of roadside and township slashing across the entire shire.
“From this week, council will undertake a second round of slashing on local roads and in townships to pick up any areas that have regrown since the first round of slashing or had been missed,” Cr Makin said.
“If you have concerns about long grass on private land or on council land, please contact council on 5593 7100 or make a request at corangamite.vic.gov.au.”
“If you have concerns about long grass on a main road call VicRoads on 13 11 70 or go to vicroads.vic.gov.au/traffic-and-road-use/report-a-road-issue.
“If you’re not sure who is responsible for a particular road, go to corangamite.vic.gov.au/whoseroad.”