Heatwave HELP project leaves timely legacy Published on 02 July 2026 Hepburn Shire communities are better prepared to stay safe during extreme heat following a two-year collaboration between health, emergency management and community organisations across the Grampians region, led by Grampians Public Health Unit. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies
Council adopts Creswick Flood Mitigation Study Published on 26 May 2026 At this week’s meeting, Council adopted the 2026 Creswick Flood Mitigation Study, following detailed modelling and stakeholder engagement. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies, Environment, Strategies and plans
Anger grows after moves to strengthen land acquisition powers Published on 11 March 2026 Hearings on the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project have now concluded where Council presented evidence from experts in tourism, agriculture, solutions for an underground line, and visual amenity. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Planning, Projects, Sustainability
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
Fire hazard inspections have commenced in Hepburn Shire Published on 13 November 2025 Hepburn Shire Council has started its fire hazard inspection program this month to help the community prepare for the upcoming fire danger period. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies
Community urged to prepare for summer heatwaves Published on 27 October 2025 As summer approaches, health authorities are warning Australians to take the dangers of extreme heat seriously. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Emergency services are bringing the heat to this year’s Expo Published on 15 October 2025 On Saturday 25 October from 10 am to 2 pm, the Emergency Services Expo 2025 is set to take over Victoria Park in Daylesford. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Council performance showcased in Annual and Financial reports Published on 24 September 2025 Council adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report and Annual Financial Report at the Ordinary Council meeting last night. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Planning, Projects, Public notice, Recovery, Strategies and plans, Sustainability
Suite of recovery events on offer to help prepare communities Published on 11 August 2025 Council has planned several recovery and resilience events across the Shire to help communities prepare for emergency events. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Events & Activities, Recovery