Council services over the Easter long weekend

Council hubs, libraries and offices will close on Friday 3 April (Good Friday) and reopen on Tuesday 7 April. Bins will not be collected on Good Friday, they will be collected the following day. Bins will be collected as usual on Monday 6 April. Transfer stations will be closed on Good Friday.

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Councillor Column - 1 April 2026 - Cr Tony Clark

Published on 01 April 2026

The month of March has been busy and amazingly rewarding. The Shire took time to recognise some of our wonderful women across the Shire at the International Women’s Day (IWD) event at Creswick Town Hall.

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Mayor joins local government advisory panel

Published on 27 March 2026

Recently, the Hon Nick Staikos, Minister for Local Government, appointed Hepburn Shire Council Mayor, Cr Tony Clark along with 10 other mayors from across Victoria to the 2026 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP).

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Council opens 2026 Environmental Group Grants Program

Published on 27 March 2026

Our Council Plan 2025–2029 strives for the responsible management of the environment to support wellbeing now and for future generations.

Tagged as: , Community, Grants

Steering the future of local transport in Hepburn Shire

Published on 25 March 2026

Hepburn Shire is setting a clear path toward a safer, more connected, and sustainable transport future with the adoption of an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS).

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Health & Lifestyle, Planning, Strategies and plans

Councillor Column - 25 March 2026 - Cr Pat Hockey

Published on 25 March 2026

There are so many reasons to be positive about the future of Clunes and region.

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Council statement

Published on 20 March 2026

The incident involving our Chief Executive Officer, where a coffee was thrown on him by a community member, has now been heard in the Ballarat Magistrates Court.

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Councillor Column - 18 March 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt

Published on 18 March 2026

Since my last Councillor Column, it has been a busy time across the Shire with several events highlighting the strength of local partnerships and the importance of community connection.

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CresFest 2026 is coming

Published on 17 March 2026

CresFest is about the joy of live music – playing it, hearing it, watching it, dancing to it, learning it and being inspired by it – it all happens in a lovely heritage town of Creswick.

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Community grant support for local projects opens

Published on 16 March 2026

Community groups across Hepburn Shire are encouraged to apply for funding as Council opens the latest round of its Community Grants Program.

Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle

Tech Talk and Tea is back teaching digital literacy

Published on 16 March 2026

Council’s popular digital literacy program, Tech Talk and Tea, returns from mid-March, once again offering participants the opportunity to build tech confidence and skills in a friendly setting.

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Council services over the Easter long weekend

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Latest news

Councillor Column - 1 April 2026 - Cr Tony Clark

Mayor joins local government advisory panel

Council opens 2026 Environmental Group Grants Program

Steering the future of local transport in Hepburn Shire

Councillor Column - 25 March 2026 - Cr Pat Hockey

Council statement

Councillor Column - 18 March 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt

CresFest 2026 is coming

Community grant support for local projects opens

Tech Talk and Tea is back teaching digital literacy

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