Kyneton in Macedon Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
2009 Bushfires Memorial Mural Kyneton
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 31, 2026
1. 2009 Bushfires Memorial Mural Kyneton Right Marker
On February 7th, 2009, devastating bushfires raged through many communities across Victoria. On this day, 173 people lost their lives, over 2000 families lost their home, and many thousands of people had their homes, farms, businesses and communities significantly impacted.
After the fires, the trauma and despair experienced by so many was met with extraordinary compassion and a desire to help by people both near and far. They wanted to show their support, or their hurt, or their care for others, and did so in many different ways. This mural expresses artistically, the lasting thoughts and memories of many people from many places.
It is a wonderful testament to the creative spirit and strength of communities, and to the great care, courage and tenacity of Australians.
We will rebuild, we will recover and we will remember.
(Left Plaque)
Imagine a day that changed us forever - 7th February 2009
A catastrophic fire destroyed fourteen homes, a church, countless head of stock, thousands of kilometres of fencing, 10 000 hectares of pasture, outbuildings, plantations and gardens, in fires to the
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An enormous amount of support was given by the emergency services, CFA volunteers, families, friends, neighbours, businesses, clubs and societies, churches, local, state & federal government agencies and many anonymous total strangers - time, energy and money came from the rich, the poor, young, old, rural, suburban, even from those interstate and overseas!
Fire Binds/Burns a Community
This mural, called AFTER: Art From The Extended Region, was conceived in the immediate aftermath of that devastating day, as a creative response to our neighbours' plight and the witnessing of the public's desire to be involved. It's vision was an inclusive display of strong community bonds and a symbol of transformation of lives and personal possessions into art.
Each dark tile represents a fire affected site, with black signifying loss and grey indicating a threatened home
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 31, 2026
2. 2009 Bushfires Memorial Mural Kyneton Left Marker
This entire row from dark (close) to light (further away) has been dedicated to fire affected families from regions other than our own. The names of these contributors are listed with all of the many participants, and this being a memorial, some tiles are in memory of loved ones.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 2009.
Location. 37° 14.819′ S, 144° 27.199′ E. Marker is in Kyneton, Victoria, in Macedon Ranges Shire. It is at the intersection of Hutton Street and Mollison Street (Victoria Route C793), on the left when traveling west on Hutton Street. Located on the north side óf the Kyneton town hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton VIC 3444, Australia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean,
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 31, 2026
3. 2009 Bushfires Memorial Mural Kyneton from the Left
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kyneton Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kyneton Community Mosaic Columns (within shouting distance of this marker); Kyneton Court House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Our Lady of the Rosary (about 210 meters away); Kyneton Destinations (about 240 meters away); Kyneton War Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); WT Jones & Son Stonemason (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kyneton Old Scholars War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kyneton.
Also see . . . 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Monument Australia
The mosaic mural "After" commemorates the Black Saturday fires of 2009 in the Central Victorian localities north of Kyneton with many homes and a church lost on that tragic day.(Submitted on October 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
A richly mosaiced fire front landscape scene sets the theme with surrounding black tiles inlayed with fire burned materials.The neighbours, friends and wider community tiles transition from dark colours to lighter depending on their proximity to the event.Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 31, 20264. 2009 Bushfires Memorial Mural Kyneton Marker from the Right
The Black Saturday bushfires were a series of bushfires that ignited or were burning across the state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire-weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest ever loss of life from a bushfire;173 people died and 414 were injured as a result of the fires.
As many as 400 individual fires were recorded on 7 February. Following the events of 7 February 2009 and its aftermath, that day has become widely referred to as Black Saturday.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
