Final rates instalment

The final instalment for 2024/2025 Annual Rates and Charges was due on 31 May 2025. Council has begun issuing reminder letters through our partner CollectAU. Please rectify any outstanding balances promptly or contact us to discuss a payment arrangement or hardship matter.

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Drought support package

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Emergency services panels

Join representatives from emergency management agencies at two free events happening in the Shire. Hear from agencies about the roles and responsibilities they have in responding to emergencies.

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Latest news

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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

Community invited to provide feedback on draft Council Plan 2025 - 29

Published on 13 May 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is inviting community feedback on a suite of draft strategic documents that will shape the future of the Shire, including the draft Council Plan 2025–29.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Planning, Projects, Public notice, Recovery, Strategies and plans, Sustainability

Council releases draft Budget & Financial Plan for community feedback

Published on 13 May 2025

At a Special Council Meeting last night, Council endorsed its draft 2025/26 Budget and 10-Year Financial Plan for public exhibition and community feedback.

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Council invites community feedback on priorities for the Council Plan

Published on 10 April 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is inviting community members to help shape the future of the region by having their say on the draft priorities for the Council Plan 2025–2029.

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Rural communities to be hit hardest by “dreadfully unfair” new levy

Published on 27 March 2025

A revamped Victorian Government emergency services levy is set to rip $140 million from rural communities annually according to a new analysis, prompting urgent calls for the tax to be scaled back.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Emergencies

Funding secured for battery storage & solar at The Mechanics Trentham

Published on 12 March 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is proud to announce that we have been successful in securing grant funding of $400,000 for a battery storage and solar PV installation at The Mechanics Trentham.

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EOI - Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee Representative

Published on 18 February 2025

The Hepburn Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the committee in a voluntary capacity.

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Council begins development of new plan to shape strategic direction

Published on 31 January 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce that it is in the process of developing a new Council Plan that will guide its strategic direction for the next four years, from 2025 to 2029.

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Thank you to emergency services and staff for swift response to fires

Published on 17 December 2024

Yesterday, our community experienced an intense and challenging fire situation within our Shire, and we are incredibly grateful for the swift and effective response from our local emergency services and staff.

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Hepburn Recreation Reserve Neighbourhood Safer Place decommissioned

Published on 06 December 2024

Hepburn Recreation Reserve Neighbourhood Safer Places - Bushfire Places of Last Resort (NSP-BPLR) is decommissioned.

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Final rates instalment

Drought support package

Emergency services panels

Latest news

Council opposes Emergency Services and Volunteers Levy

Community invited to provide feedback on draft Council Plan 2025 - 29

Council releases draft Budget & Financial Plan for community feedback

Council invites community feedback on priorities for the Council Plan

Rural communities to be hit hardest by “dreadfully unfair” new levy

Funding secured for battery storage & solar at The Mechanics Trentham

EOI - Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee Representative

Council begins development of new plan to shape strategic direction

Thank you to emergency services and staff for swift response to fires

Hepburn Recreation Reserve Neighbourhood Safer Place decommissioned

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