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Now is the time to prepare properties for the fire season

Published on 12 August 2026

With another fire season approaching, Hepburn Shire Council is encouraging property owners to begin preparing their properties now, rather than waiting until temperatures rise and fire danger increases.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Recovery

Emergency advice every resident should hear

Published on 04 August 2026

The Emergency Services Panel brings experts together to help residents prepare for emergencies.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Recovery

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

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