New residents

If you are a new resident of our Shire, welcome. You have chosen a beautiful part of the world to call home.

Download the New Resident Booklet(PDF, 112MB)

New resident checklist:

• Update your enrolment details with the Victorian Electoral Commission.
• Register your pet so you can be reunited if they become lost.
• Follow us on social media to stay up to date with local news and information.
• Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, Hepburn Life.
• Check your bin day.

Other important links:

• Find out about the indigenous history of our Shire.
• Read about local townships.
• Log a service request to report a problem or Council-related issue.
• Find out about events and other activities.
• Prepare for the fire danger period.
• What to do before and during emergencies.
• Where’s your local library?
• Find the closest Council hub.
• Register to receive your rates via email.