Advocating for priority projects in Hepburn Shire Published on 26 February 2026 Council acknowledges the important role that advocacy plays in the local government landscape and endorsed several priority projects that will see better outcomes for the Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Projects
Council urges state to finalise waste guidelines Published on 26 February 2026 Council moved a motion at its February Council meeting to delay the implementation of the four-stream kerbside collection service until the Victorian Government finalises regulations and service standards made under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021 (the Act). Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Sustainability
Council to seek additional funding to repair Wheelers Bridge Published on 26 February 2026 This week, Council made the decision to continue the closure of Wheelers Bridge on Creswick–Lawrence Road whilst it seeks additional project funding, after independent engineering advice confirmed the structure is unsafe for all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Projects
Paws-itive step forward for animal management in Hepburn Shire Published on 25 February 2026 Council has adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 (DAMP), following a comprehensive service review and extensive community engagement. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment, Strategies and plans
Councillor Column - 25 February 2026 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 25 February 2026 I hope everyone has had the opportunity to pause and recharge over Christmas. This year is going to be busy and I am looking forward to collaborating with our community, Councillors, officers, our neighbouring councils and state government over the coming year. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
ChillOut Festival road closures Published on 24 February 2026 ChillOut Festival is on 5–9 March 2026. What you need to know about road closures, detours and parking. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities
A new chapter for Central Victorian tourism Published on 20 February 2026 Tourism across Central Victoria is entering an exciting new era, with Destination Central Victoria launching a vibrant new regional brand ‘Victoria’s Heartland: Place of Plenty’. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Now recycling polystyrene at transfer stations Published on 16 February 2026 Hepburn Shire residents can now recycle their polystyrene at Council’s three transfer stations in Creswick, Daylesford and Trentham. Tagged as: , Community, Sustainability
Help celebrate our Shire’s extraordinary women Published on 09 February 2026 Council is proud to once again host an International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Wednesday 4 March 2026 to honour the achievements of women in our Shire. Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Reusable product voucher program back for another year Published on 02 February 2026 Council is pleased to offer residents a reusable product voucher to reduce the upfront costs associated with purchasing reusable nappy, period and incontinence products. Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle, Sustainability