Donated water tanks installed across Harcourt

The Reece Foundation, with support from BlazeAid, are working with volunteer tradies to install water tanks for people in need.

The project will install 70 tanks across the country, with 17 going to fire-affected Harcourt residents.

Grateful resident David Jeffries, pictured above, said he was overwhelmed by the kindness shown by the Reece team and their volunteers.

Thanks to BlazeAid's Russ Henderson for running the camp kitchen to feed the crews all week. 

Employment opportunity: 
Community Recovery Coordinator – Harcourt

The Community Recovery Coordinator will be Harcourt & District Community Recovery Association's principal employee, helping turn community priorities and ideas into practical, funded and measurable outcomes.

The role combines community development and recovery leadership with practical project coordination and organisational support.

Applications close Monday 5 October.

CFA Open Day at Harcourt and Castlemaine

Meet your local Emergency Service volunteers, explore the vehicles and equipment, see demonstrations and learn how you can Get Fire Ready.

• Displays and demonstrations.
• Chat with local emergency services
• Kids’ activities and face painting
• Sausage sizzle

Harcourt
When: Sunday 4 October, 9.30am-1pm
Where: Harcourt Fire Brigade Station, 51 High Street, Harcourt

Castlemaine
When: Sunday 4 October, 10am-2pm
Where: CFA Fire Station, 383 Barker Street, Castlemaine

Learn how to support those affected by emergency events

Introduction to Personal Support for Community Leaders is a session about supporting and facilitating self-recovery following an emergency.

Learn simple, safe ways to support those affected by emergency events, your colleagues and yourself.

When: Tuesday 13 October, 12pm-2pm
Where: Harcourt Valley Community House

Email harcourtvalleych@gmail.com to book your place.

Summer Preparedness Event Series

As we prepare for the warmer months ahead, our Bushfire Recovery Team is launching the Summer Preparedness Event Series, a new program of free community events designed to help residents build knowledge, confidence and preparedness for emergencies and other summer challenges.

The series will provide practical information, local advice and opportunities to connect with organisations that support our community before, during and after emergencies.

Future events will cover a range of topics, including:

• residential bushfire preparedness
• environmental recovery and landscape rehabilitation
• supporting parents and carers
• developing household emergency plans
• community resilience and preparedness.

Who Does What During an Emergency?

Our first event in the Summer Preparedness Event Series is an Emergency Services Panel: Who Does What During an Emergency?

When emergencies happen, it can be difficult to know which agency is responsible for what, where to find reliable information, and what support may be available to you before, during, and after an emergency.

Join us for this free community information session featuring representatives from a range of emergency services, government agencies, and community organisations.

Through a facilitated panel discussion, you'll hear directly from the people involved in emergency response, relief, and recovery across our region.

When: Thursday 15 October, 10am-2pm
Where: Campbells Creek Community Centre

Harcourt Progress Association Annual General Meeting

Join HPA's Annual General Meeting.

When: Thursday 29 October, 7.00pm
Where: Harcourt Valley Community House

Please note: Only financial members have voting rights at the meeting and must have paid their dues 14 business days prior to the advertised meeting date (15 October 2026).

The Great Victorian Bike ride is coming to Harcourt!

This November, thousands of riders will cycle through Harcourt, Castlemaine and the Goldfields region.

This is a great opportunity for local businesses, community groups and residents to get involved, welcome riders and make the most of the visitors coming to the region.

Now's the time to start planning with your volunteers and tap into the community spirit while the riders are here.

Monday 23 November to Wednesday 25 November.