Holiday hours and bin collections

On Wednesday 25 December and Wednesday 1 January, bins will not be collected. Instead, bins will be collected the following day and one day later for the rest of the week.

Our customer service desk will be closed from 25 December to 5 January, however our call centre will only be closed on public holidays.

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Fire and heat

Bushfire is a serious risk in Nillumbik. Learn about how to prepare your property for fire, what to do during a fire and how to prepare for a heatwave.

Fire Danger Ratings

Fire Danger Ratings describe the potential level of danger should a bushfire start. They provide important information so that people can take action to protect themselves and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of bushfires.

Fire Danger Period

The Fire Danger Period in Nillumbik commenced on Monday 25 November 2024. Find out what this means in Nillumbik.

Preparing your property for fire

Learn more about burning off, the rules for reducing vegetation around your home, and our fire hazard inspection program, including Fire Prevention Notices.

How Council prepares for fire

We undertake an extensive bushfire prevention and preparation program throughout the year to mitigate the threat of bushfire to life, property and the environment.

During emergencies

Put your emergency plan into action, and find out what Council does during an emergency.

Extreme heat and heatwaves

We all want to be part of a resilient community in the face of a changing climate. This webpage provides information and resources to help individuals prepare and adapt to heatwave events.