Community feedback to be considered on draft strategic documents Published on 06 June 2025 The community engagement period for draft strategic documents has now ended after an awareness campaign that ran for close to four weeks. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Planning, Projects, Strategies and plans, Sustainability
Djuwang Baring named winner of two LGPro Awards Published on 06 June 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the LGPro Awards, under two categories for its work on Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails). The categories are Outstanding Small Rural Council Initiative, and Community Assets and Infrastructure (Projects $5 Million - $20 Million) and Population less than 50,000. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Honours & Celebration, Projects
Statement from the Mayor - Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Published on 30 May 2025 While we welcome the temporary reprieve announced by the State Government regarding the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), it remains only a short-term fix to a broader issue that continues to place farmers at an unfair disadvantage. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Councillors
Council adopts Future Hepburn Implementation Plan Published on 28 May 2025 At last night’s meeting, Council adopted the ‘Future Hepburn Settlement Strategy and Implementation Plan’, marking the next significant step in the long-term strategic land use program, Future Hepburn. Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Planning
Council opposes Emergency Services and Volunteers Levy Published on 28 May 2025 At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 27 May, Councillors unanimously moved a motion confirming Council's strong opposition to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Levy. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Emergencies
Paving the way for a community-focused future Published on 23 May 2025 Council is committed to investing in our assets that the community use and value the most: roads. Tagged as: , Community
Focusing on planning & Future Hepburn in draft Council Plan and Budget Published on 22 May 2025 Hepburn Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term, strategic planning through its draft Council Plan and Budget, with over $1 million allocated to delivering on Future Hepburn. Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Planning, Strategies and plans
FREE cat desexing Published on 21 May 2025 In partnership with The Vet Project, we are again offering FREE cat desexing, microchipping, and first year of council registration. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment
Prioritising our community’s health and wellbeing Published on 21 May 2025 At the Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 13 May, Council endorsed the release of several draft strategic documents which will guide Council for the next four to 10 years. Tagged as: , Community
Council sets path forward for its revenue future Published on 21 May 2025 Council expects to collect $43.9 million in revenue from rates, charges, grants, and other sources in 2025/2026. This includes $11.42 million in grants and external funding, enabling Council to invest in key services and infrastructure. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors, Strategies and plans