Heatwave HELP project leaves timely legacy Published on 02 July 2026 Hepburn Shire communities are better prepared to stay safe during extreme heat following a two-year collaboration between health, emergency management and community organisations across the Grampians region, led by Grampians Public Health Unit. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies
Council adopts its 2026/27 Budget Published on 01 July 2026 Last night, Council adopted its 2026/27 Budget after feedback from the community. Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, said that the Budget balances the needs of the community with a need to show restraint in the current financial environment. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Public notice
2025/26 Sustainable Hepburn Grant recipients Published on 01 July 2026 Two community groups have been successful in obtaining funding through Hepburn Shire Council’s (Council) 2025/26 Sustainable Hepburn Grants Program. Tagged as: , Community, Grants
Councillor Column - 1 July 2026 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 01 July 2026 It is with a sense of sadness that we will say goodbye to Bradley Thomas, our CEO who tendered his resignation on the weekend. Bradley Joined Hepburn Shire in 2019 and was appointed as CEO in 2021. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Hepburn Shire Council announces resignation of CEO Bradley Thomas Published on 29 June 2026 Mr Thomas has served Hepburn Shire Council (Council) since 2019 and has held the role of CEO since 2021, leading the organisation through a significant period of challenging change and achievement. Tagged as: , Public notice
Community Grants Program supports local projects across the Shire Published on 29 June 2026 Council has awarded community grants to projects across the Shire supporting local projects and initiatives that enhance the social, environmental and economic life. Tagged as: , Community, Grants
The future of aquatics in Hepburn Shire Published on 24 June 2026 At its meeting last night, Council resolved to establish a representative community panel to help inform the future direction of aquatics across Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Health & Lifestyle, Projects
Councillor Column - 24 June 2026 - Cr Brian Hood Published on 24 June 2026 There are currently multiple opportunities for residents to have their say on important matters related to Council and the community’s wellbeing. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Lights, camera, create - Free fun these school holidays Published on 23 June 2026 Hepburn Shire Council is hosting free school holiday activities that are creative, hands-on and packed with fun. Sign your child up to a free session to discover the magic of animation and model-making at Hepburn Libraries these school holidays. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities
2026 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey results Published on 19 June 2026 In this year’s Victorian Community Satisfaction Survey (CSS) results, Council’s performance received an overall score of 41 out of 100, a decline in five points from last year’s results. Tagged as: , Community