NEWS

Whiteheads Creek-Tarcombe Fire Brigade & CFA Community Safety are hosting an information session on planning for bushfires for horses and livestock, property preparation and personal safety. This session will cover: Planning and preparing for bushfire or grassfire and how to give your animals the best chance of survival without you there. Tips and tricks on preparing your animals. Basic first aid tips treating your animals burns. Where: Whiteheads Creek Hall, Koboyboyn Rd (Ne

Primary Producer Bushfire Recovery Grants: up to $75,000 are available to primary producers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires, to help cover the costs of clean-up and reinstating their enterprises. You don’t need to contribute any funds to apply for this grant. Primary Producers Bushfire Recovery Concessional Loans: up to $250,000 are available for producers who have suffered significant damage to assets, while loans of up to $100,000 can support those experiencing a maj

PHAP The Personal Hardship Assistance Program (PHAP) has been activated to support community members and farmers facing financial hardship. It offers one-off emergency relief payments to help cover essentials like food, clothing, medication, and temporary accommodation for eligible households who evacuated or had bushfire damage. Contact & support numbers: VicEmergency Hotline (to apply for emergency relief): 1800 226 226 VicEmergency Relief & Recovery info: https://emergen