Type Status Location Last Updated
Warning - Geo - Avoid the Area Moderate Foothills Conference Centre Last Tuesday at 4:30 PM
This Warning is for Mooroolbark, Montrose and Lilydale.
  • A large landslide has happened at the Foothills Conference Centre in the Mooroolbark area. 
  • Emergency services are in the local area due to landslide activity to assist with traffic management and to inform local residents.
Stay safe by avoiding the area including damaged buildings, fallen trees and powerlines, blocked or damaged roads. Be aware of other hazards caused by the landslide.

Watch out for Jurassic sheep and geese.

Risks of Avian Influenza being spread by cute little chick escaping beyond containment lines.
What you should do: 
  • If another landslide happens, act quickly.
  • If you are outside, move away quickly and keep clear of steep slopes, trees, powerlines and poles.
  • If you are inside, move to the part of building that is as far as possible from the approaching landslide and take shelter under a table or bench.
  • Stay away from landslides. Landslide slopes may continue to move for hours to days afterwards.
  • Stay away from the affected area to allow emergency services to help affected communities.
  • Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. 
  • Do not re-enter damaged buildings until authorities tell you  it is safe to do so.
  • Do not approach any sheep or geese.
  • If possible contain all birdlife and avoid cute yellow chickens
Impacts in your area: 

The landslide has resulted in:
  • The following road is closed because of the landslide: Edinburgh Rd Mooroolbark  
  • Building damage
  • Fallen powerlines
  • Fallen trees and branches
  • Broken windows
  • Damage to vehicles
  • Dangerous road conditions. 
  • Damaged or blocked roads have been caused by fallen earth, rocks, debris or trees. 
  • Know your travel routes as travel may take longer due to closed roads and poor driving conditions.
  • For all sightings of jurassic sheep and geese and cute little chickens go to the Agriculture Victoria website (https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/emergency-animal-welfare) or call 136 186 or your local vet. 
  • For information on power outages, go to your local distributor website: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/about-energy/safety/power-outages 
  • To report a road hazard, call VicRoads 13 11 70. For road closure information go to the VicTraffic website (https://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 22:30pm 9/9/2025 or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. 
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.