Outdoor dining and trading permits Published on 08 May 2026 Council has received several questions and comments regarding outdoor dining and trading permits, specifically around Burke Square. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety
Tree removal in Creswick Published on 02 April 2026 Unfortunately, the Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’) at the entrance to the Creswick VIC must be removed due to its deteriorating condition. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Public notice
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
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
Preparing for bushfires is everyone’s responsibility Published on 13 January 2026 Council is calling upon all residents and property owners to do their part to make the Hepburn Shire as safe as it can be in the face of a dangerous bushfire season. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment
Another successful free green waste month Published on 17 December 2025 During November, 2,682 vehicles came through Council’s transfer stations to dispose of green waste for free to support fire readiness. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment
Council condemns terrorist attack at Bondi Beach Published on 15 December 2025 Last night’s terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, was a deplorable act fuelled by hatred. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Councillors
Council condemns occupational violence Published on 26 November 2025 Last night, Council passed an urgent motion condemning the attack against Council’s Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed its support for all Councillors and officers in the work they carry out and asserted that they are entitled to a safe working environment. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors
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