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Community invited to have a say on draft DAMP

Published on 19 November 2025

Council is inviting community members to share their views on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP), which will guide how cats and dogs are cared for and managed in the Shire over the next four years.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Strategies and plans

Cr Tony Clark and Cr Shirley Cornish elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Published on 18 November 2025

Cr Tony Clark has been elected Mayor in the second year of this four-year Council term, for a 12-month period.

Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Council meeting, Councillors

Fire hazard inspections have commenced in Hepburn Shire

Published on 13 November 2025

Hepburn Shire Council has started its fire hazard inspection program this month to help the community prepare for the upcoming fire danger period.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies

Councillor Column - 12 November 2025 - Cr Pat Hockey

Published on 12 November 2025

At the last local government election, the Hepburn Shire changed from the old ward structure, where a councillor would be elected to represent the part of the Shire in which they lived, to a new ungrouped structure, where councillors are elected to represent all parts of the Shire.

Tagged as: , Community, Councillors

Local government reporting urges Council to continue to do better

Published on 07 November 2025

The 2024/25 Local Government Performance Reporting data was published this week and while Council is disappointed with some of the results, it recognises that it has the people, resources and systems in place to improve.

Tagged as: , Community

Councillor Column - 5 November 2025 - Cr Lesley Hewitt

Published on 05 November 2025

It’s been a busy and rewarding few weeks around the Shire. It was satisfying to attend the opening of the new accessible horse mounting ramp at the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve, funded through the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund.

Tagged as: , Community, Councillors

Council rolls out new road management plan

Published on 30 October 2025

At this week's meeting, Council adopted its Road Management Plan 2025–2029 (the Plan) which defines Council’s role in maintaining the Shire’s roads, footpaths, kerb and channel, drainage, bridges and major culverts.

Tagged as: , Community, Strategies and plans

Bradley Thomas reappointed as Council CEO

Published on 29 October 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce the reappointment of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bradley Thomas for a further four-year term, following a decision by Councillors at last night’s meeting.

Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors

'Show'ing off the region with agricultural shows, fairs and festivals

Published on 27 October 2025

The annual events season has started with a burst of green, white and red as the Swiss Italian Festa took over Hepburn Springs and surrounds over the weekend.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration

Community urged to prepare for summer heatwaves