Council has started issuing final reminder letters through our partner CollectAU for 2025/26 Annual Rates and Charges due on 31 May 2026. Please rectify any outstanding balances promptly or contact Council directly to discuss a payment arrangement or hardship matters.
The draft 2026/27 Budget is out for public exhibition. Have your say before midnight on Sunday 14 June 2026.
For the latest information on additional projects click the links below to our Participate Hepburn engagement platform:
Future Hepburn - developing long-term strategic plans for our townships and Shire.
Affordable Housing - Council is developing an Affordable Housing Action Plan and Strategy.
Western Renewables Link (WRL) - transporting renewable energy to Melbourne, with transmission lines currently planned to go through our Shire.
Victoria - New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) - bringing renewable energy from New South Wales and connecting with WRL.
Find out about the Significant tree register and how to nominate your favourite tree.