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Hepburn Shire Council was allocated $100,000 from the Victorian Government’s Visit Victoria Regional Events Fund to support events that showcase tourism attributes and drive economic impact through visitation and expenditure for our region. All applications were...

A Heat Health Alert is issued by Department of Health and Human Services when there is a prolonged period of excessive heat forecast in the State of Victoria which is likely to have an impact on human health. These extreme heat events can also affect community...

Council offices, including depots and libraries, will be closed from 3.00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2019 to reopen on Thursday 2 January 2020. Council offices, including depots, libraries and transfer stations, will also be closed for the afternoon at 1.30pm on Friday...

From now through to the end of January 2020, we are seeking your feedback on the Concept Trail Alignments – a map of where the Creswick Trails are proposed to go (visit https://creswicktrails.com/progress for the map). We want you to put some dates and events in your...

Council’s Emergency Management Coordinator will be facilitating drop-in sessions for anyone who would like to discuss emergency management. Daryl will be able to assist with general information on preparing for emergencies and putting in place personal emergency...

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking applications from interested community members to be appointed to its Audit and Risk Advisory Committee. The Audit and Risk Advisory Committee is appointed to assist the review of activities of management, the internal audit function...

At the statutory meeting held last night, Council elected Councillors Licia Kokocinski (Coliban Ward) and John Cottrell (Holcombe Ward) as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Cr Kokocinski commenced in her role of Councillor in 2019, having been elected at a bi-election. Mayor,...

Council is seeking Dja Dja Wurrung artists for a major public art project valued at $30,000. Collaborations between Dja Dja Wurrung artists and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are also supported. The public artwork will enhance the space at The Rex...

If you’re interested in having your say about your community now is your chance. Community Planning in Hepburn Shire has recommenced with some important changes. With a review of what the Community Planning groups will look like and a review of each plan, now is the...

The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce and Council are hosting a workshop to demonstrate effective blackberry control techniques, including mechanical and chemical. There will also be drone demonstrations, resources and opportunities to discuss planning. All Hepburn Shire...

Notice is hereby given that the Hepburn Shire Council Annual Report 2018/19 has been prepared and will be considered at the next meeting of Council to be held at 6pm on Tuesday 15 October 2019 at the Glenlyon Town Hall. Copies of the Annual Report can be inspected or...

Don't forget that during the month of November we offer free green waste disposal at each of our three transfer stations - Creswick, Daylesford and Trentham. This only applies to residential properties within the Shire and excludes commercial quantities of waste. ...

Our big event for this year’s Seniors Festival will be a lunch followed by a Jade Hurley concert at the Regent Theatre in Ballarat.  We will have transport available from Daylesford, Trentham, Creswick and Clunes to enable seniors from across the Shire to attend.

A Workshop and Field demonstration to get updates on some of the recent biological control programs for Gorse, English (Scotch) and Montpellier Broom and learn how volunteers and citizen scientists can boost their impact. You will learn how to spread the Scotch...

Council is currently reviewing and updating our Event Strategy. If you are a resident and/or business in the Shire you have the opportunity to tell us about the events you currently attend, the positive and negative impacts that events have on you and/or your business...

The 2019/20 Hepburn Shire Council Community Grants Program will open on 3 October 2019. The program provides $62,000 annually to community groups and organisations to fund projects which benefit the residents of the Hepburn Shire community. The program has helped...

At last night’s meeting, Council unanimously resolved to join a growing global movement and declare a climate emergency. This further supports the proactive actions Council is already taking to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, by reducing our own...

The Trentham Community Hub is a significant project for the Trentham and broader Coliban Ward community. It will be a multi-use facility delivering a range of services including library, visitor information and customer services. Community meeting and hall spaces will...

We want to make sure we are providing our residents/ratepayers with the services and support they need.  We’ve heard a clear message from our community that they want to engage with Council in more ways To make it easier for residents and ratepayers to discuss local...

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body, with responsibilities under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001, and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities...

Do you want to be involved locally in planning and preparing for emergencies? Do you have a passion for planning for the protection and wellbeing of your community? The Hepburn Shire Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) is seeking Expressions of...

Council is currently calling for nominations for its Public Art Advisory Committee.  The Public Art Advisory Committee plays an important role in making recommendations to Council about the development and direction of public art in the Shire. Nominations are sought...

Detox your Home, a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of common household chemicals without harming your health or the environment – is coming to Daylesford. When:             Saturday 14 September 2019 Time:               10.00 am to 1.00 pm Where:...

Are you new to the Daylesford/Hepburn area? The New Resident Welcome in Daylesford/Hepburn is a Council initiative and hosted by the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.  These sessions are an opportunity for new residents to connect with the Mayor, Ward Councillors,...

To help the community reduce and divert their waste from landfill, Council will be offering subsidised worm farms, tumbling compost bins and bokashi bins at our Transfer Stations in Daylesford, Creswick and Trentham and at The Warehouse in Fraser Street, Clunes. You...

"A Plastic Ocean" There will be a free public screening of the movie ‘A Plastic Ocean’ at Doug Lindsay Reserve in Creswick from 6 - 9pm on Saturday, 31 August 2019. This is a community led and organised event. Representatives from Grampians Central West Waste and...

Works on the long-waited Daylesford Skate Park refurbishment will commence in the next few weeks. Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, said that this is a project where the Friends of the Daylesford Community Park were instrumental in getting support for the project, working...

Tuesday, 13 August 2019 (1pm-3pm) The Warehouse – Clunes Our Economic Development Team are holding a ‘listening post event’. Listening posts provide a great opportunity for community members to come and chat to our Council officers and ask questions. We want to hear...

At the meeting in Clunes on 16 July 2019, Council adopted a plan rehome geese from Lake Daylesford and to communicate this decision.  This difficult decision was not made lightly and we understand that many in the community are unhappy with the decision.  Along with...

At the Council meeting this evening in Clunes, Council adopted the Annual Plan 2019/2020. The Annual Plan has been created to link the goals of the Council Plan with our overall planning and reporting framework. Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, said that the Annual Plan is...

Hepburn Shire Council in partnership with the Trentham Football Netball Club and Trentham Sports Ground Committee of Management are proud to launch the Hepburn Shire Council Active Women and Girls Strategy - 2019 - 2029. The development of this strategy aims to...

The Hepburn Community Biodiversity grants were approved by Council on Tuesday 18 June 2019.  The grants are intended to support community-led projects that protect and enhance the Shire’s biodiversity. The following projects amount to $24,000.  This is in addition to...

Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce that it adopted the 2019/20 Budget at its Council meeting held last night in Daylesford. Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, said that the 2019/20 Budget funds new projects and delivers important services for the community without any...

Council are hosting a Small Business Victoria workshop on Wednesday 26 June 2019, on the topic of 'Building Business Resilience - How to prepare for business challenges.' Without an up-to-date crisis management plan ready to activate, your ability to shield your...

The Clunes Hard/Green Waste Collection for 2019 will commence on Monday 19 August 2019.  Items must be placed out be 6am. For everything you need to know about the collection click on the leaflet below.  

Council’s transfer stations accept e-waste free of charge (excluding fridges and freezers).  E-waste is collected and processed through a product stewardship scheme operated by TechCollect.  Small e-waste (up to the size of a laptop) can also be taken to one of our...

We’re excited to announce that the Creswick Community Park Outdoor Fitness Space is coming soon.  We’re hoping to commence installation of equipment on 13 June 2019 (weather permitting). Council is delivering this project in partnership with the Creswick &...

World Environment Day (5 June 2019) is a day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Council has been working on many initiatives aimed at reducing emissions, addressing climate change and protecting biodiversity. Here is a snapshot....

As part of National Reconciliation Week we are partnering with the Daylesford Community Cinema to bring you some special screenings. Tuesday, 28 May 2019 at 6:00pm Undermined: Tales From The Kimberley (1hr 30min) Award-winning director Nicholas Wrathall investigates...

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. At the heart of reconciliation is the relationship...

ANZAC DAY SCHEDULE - THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2019 DAYLESFORD, EGANSTOWN AND HEPBURN SPRINGS Contact for Daylesford RSL: Ian & Trish Tinetti 5476 4277 Location Time Event Details Daylesford 6.30am Dawn Service – Daylesford Cenotaph Hepburn Springs 8.30am Wreath laying at...

The Community Biodiversity Grants Program is now open for applications. Community groups, including environmental groups, schools and other incorporated or auspiced groups, are encouraged to apply.  Projects for amounts up to $5,000 will be considered. Successful...

Please be advised that there will be a number of road closures throughout the Shire to facilitate Anzac Day services (25 April 2019) including: Daylesford – Vincent St between Midland Hwy and Raglan St (dawn) & Vincent St between Central Springs Road and Raglan St...

Please note that if you have a kerbside collection on Good Friday it will be collected on Saturday due to the public holiday.  There will be no changes to bin collections on Anzac Day with bins being collected as scheduled. Click here if you would like more...

A Community Biodiversity Grants Program will shortly be open for applications. Community groups, including schools and other incorporated or auspiced groups, will be encouraged to apply.  Projects for amounts up to $5,000 will be considered. Successful applicants will...

The Victorian Electoral Commission and Returning Officer Jeff Stewart declared this evening that Licia Kokocinski was elected Colban Ward Councillor. Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, said he was looking forward to working with Councillor-elect Licia Kokocinski over the...

Community sessions will be held around the Shire to seek further feedback regarding Council’s review of the Local Law No. 2 (Community Amenity and Municipal Places) and designated dog areas. If you would like the opportunity to discuss the Local Law, designated dog...

Do you want to learn how to set up a new compost or worm farm or have an existing one that you want to reinstate? We are calling on community groups to register their interest (form below) in a 2 hour composting workshop being facilitated by Grampians West Waste and...

A by-election is currently being held for Hepburn Shire Council’s Coliban Ward. This is a postal election. Completed ballot material must be in the mail before the close of voting at 6.00 pm* on Friday 29 March. It should be posted as soon as possible, following the...

Council in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, has developed a 10 year Active Women & Girls Strategy specific to our local community. The development of this strategy is critical to address the current inequality that exists between female and male...

Congratulations to our International Women's Day, Heather Mutimer Honour Roll inductees for 2019; Margret Lockwood, Donna Cooper, Caelli Greenbank, Kathleen Morrison and Rozanne Moynihan (Posthumous) accepted by husband Danny.  Also pictured Mary-Anne Thomas MP,...

The Victorian Blackberry Taskforce and Council are hosting a workshop to demonstrate effective blackberry control techniques including mechanical and chemical. There will also be drone demonstrations, resources and opportunities to discuss planning. All Hepburn Shire...

We will be holding 2 Community “Drop In” sessions to get community feedback on the preferred location for the replacement of the Pavilion that is located at Central Springs at the southern end of Lake Daylesford. The structure has been severely damaged by fallen trees...

The next Repair Cafe will be held this Sunday (17 February) between 1pm and 4pm at the ARC in Smith Street Daylesford (Note: change of venue for this cafe). The Repair Cafe is collaborating with the Daylesford Secondary College and we're encouraging school students to...

Council is committed to working with its community to respond and recover from the Hepburn fire.  Fire recovery will take time. We are committed to the well-being of our fire affected residents and will continue to support you every step of the way.  Click on the...

Residents directly affected by the Hepburn fire who are reliant on tank water for their drinking water supply are able to access a roof cleaning and tank refill service if required. Councils Secondary Impact Assessment team will begin assessing properties within the...

A reminder that residents and visitors should continue to monitor fire conditions at VicEmergency - https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ If your property has been impacted by aerial water bombing or fire retardant activities, it is important that you contact the...

Congratulations to our 2019 Hepburn Shire Australia Day Award winners: - Community Event of the Year - Centenary of the Shire of Creswick Avenue of Honor at Kingston - Young Citizen of the Year - Ethan Brown - Citizen of the Year - Lawrence Porter

Australia Day EveFriday 25 January 2019Daylesford Town HallCivic ReceptionThe Civic Reception commences at 7.00pm and includes the Australia Day Awards presentation and Citizenship Ceremony Australia DaySaturday 26 January 2019Clunes 5.45am - Mt Beckworth Reserve...

EVENT DETAILS:Friday, 8 March 2019 @ 6pmCreswick Town Hall68 Albert Street, Creswick Celebrating inspiring women and paying tribute to those in the Shire whose contributions, courage and examples have led to significant social change for women. Featuring local...

Council offices/Hubs/Libraries will be closed from 3pm on Monday  24 December 2018, reopening on Wednesday 2 January 2019.  Emergency Contacts: In the case of an after-hours animal emergency, please call Council on 0419 587 955.  If you have any other...

The Hammon Park Master Plan has been finalised after a series of consultation sessions, an online forum and community feedback. Changes to the Master Plan as a result of community feedback include: A reroute of the bike path to between the toilets and the hall to...

The Mineral Springs Reserves Advisory Committee (MSRAC) will provide advice to assist Hepburn Shire Council plan, prioritise and implement maintenance works and major projects across all Mineral Springs Reserves located within the Shire, given parameters and funding...

The Hepburn Shire Biodiversity Strategy 2018-2021 was adopted at the 20 November 2018 Council meeting. The strategy outlines the commitment of the Council to protect and enhance Hepburn’s unique biodiversity.   It identifies on-ground works, actions to increase...

Do you know an outstanding Australian in the Hepburn Shire that could be nominated for an Australia Day Award? Council is inviting nominations for the following Awards: Hepburn Shire Council Citizen of the Year Hepburn Shire Council Young Citizen of the Year Hepburn...

We're working towards the safe disposal of e-waste.  We are about to commence key infrastructure works in preparation for the state-wide ban on e-waste entering landfill, which comes into effect on 1 July 2019. With the help of Victorian Government funding, Council...

At the meeting held last night, Council elected Councillors Don Henderson (Creswick Ward) and Kate Redwood AM (Birch Ward) as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Cr Henderson commenced in his role of Councillor in 2008. Mayor Cr Henderson said that he intended to use the office...

The Fire Danger period for the Hepburn Shire will commences at 0100 hours on 12 November 2018 and will remain in place until 1 May 2019 unless stated otherwise. This means you cannot light a fire in the open air unless you have a permit or comply with certain...

Why build a community hub at The Rex? The Hepburn Hub project at The Rex will transform this iconic building into a valuable community asset. The Rex project is a major Council initiative which will deliver a modern administration centre, library and facilities,...

Did you know that Council has introduced two new community grant categories? Do you run an event or program that focuses on supporting disadvantaged or vulnerable members of the community? Charitable Purposes Grants ($2,000 ) will be awarded annually in each Ward....

A workshop exploring ways to increase women and girls participation in sport and active recreation Council, in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, is developing an Active Women and Girls strategy.  The development of this strategy is important as females...

Council, in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria, is developing an Active Women and Girls strategy.  This strategy will provide an action plan to increase female participation in sport and active recreation within the Hepburn Shire, and ultimately promote...

Do you know an inspiring woman? The Heather Mutimer Honour Roll seeks to pay tribute to the women in the Shire whose contributions, courage and examples have led to significant social change for women. Successful inductees will be announced at a Civic Function...

White Ribbon is Australia’s only national, male led Campaign to end men’s violence against women.  The White Ribbon vision is that all women live in safety free from all forms of men’s violence.  The Hepburn White Ribbon Committee was established in 2016 and aims to...

2018-19 tip vouchers are available to pick up for those eligible residents in the shire.  The number of vouchers allocated to eligible residents can be found at the bottom of the rates notice. Eligible residents can collect Tip Vouchers from Customer Service in Duke...

Hepburn Shire will host a showcase event for the Seniors Festival 2018. Celebrate with an afternoon of friendship, music and fun. GET SOCIAL - FREE EVENT

A free concert of pipes and brass Friday September 28 Grand Final Friday public holiday On the banks of Jubilee Lake, TrumpitUp & DroneOn will feature performances by hundreds of brass and pipe musicians from Central Victoria.  The concert will feature music...

By making a few simple changes around the home you can help reduce waste to landfill. Get it Right on Bin Night helps you understand how you can improve your recycling habits and make a difference from your kerbside. Getting it right is easy - just follow these simple...

The Hepburn Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2021 outlines the commitment of the Council to protect, enhance and restore biodiversity across the shire. The strategy includes a three-year action plan with 13 strategic areas of focus and 32 actions intended to...

Did you know that we are trialling a glass recycling program at the Daylesford Transfer Station? This will be a four-week trial to determine how much glass goes into our recycling bins.  You can drop off your glass recycling to the transfer station now - we have a...

Voting for the “Pick My Project” initiative is now open! Over 2,500 project ideas were submitted from across Victoria with over 2,200 projects deemed to be eligible, including many in the Hepburn Shire. The Victorian Government has committed $30 million to fund local...

When it is your scheduled collection time remember to: have your bin out no later than 6am the morning of collection. Better still why not put it out the night before! have your bins at least 50cm away from each other place your bins no further than 1metre from the...

The Clunes Hard Waste collection is scheduled for Monday 20 August 2018. Please see information below on what can and can't be included in the collection.

Food waste costs the average Victorian household $2,200 a year and we throw out 1 in 5 bags of food we buy! The Love Food Hate Waste Victoria campaign, by Sustainability Victoria, has hundreds of tips, ideas and recipes to help you reduce your food waste. And right...

The count of the responses received for the Trentham Postal Survey on the preferred location of the Trentham Hub will be held on Monday 6 August 2018. Council would like to thank all community members within the Coliban Ward for their participation in the process. The...

          A Repair Café is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. The initiators organise a Repair Café where residents can bring their broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of...

Residents are encouraged to sort their loads before they go to the waste transfer station. You can save their money by making a few small changes to how you pack your load. The Transfer Stations have different charges for different materials, so if an item can be...

A call out to all tourism businesses in Hepburn Shire - we have an opportunity to market and promote your business if you provide disability access into your premises or within your services. We are focussing on finding ‘accessible’ accommodation providers,...

Evan King, our new CEO, commences on 23 July 2018.  As a way of introducing Evan to the community, we have organised a number of “Meet the CEO” community sessions around the shire. Community members are welcome to attend a session in their Ward, or any other session...

On 27 June 2018, the Victorian Government announced new animal industries planning reforms to balance industry growth, environmental protection and community amenity. These reforms will come into operation in September 2018. The reforms have been shaped by extensive...

Council is calling for applications from the community to serve on our Disability Advisory Committee (DAC), representing people with a disability. The DAC will work closely with Council to address barriers to access and inclusion in the community and monitor the...

Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce that it adopted the 2018/19 Budget at its meeting held  on 20 June 2018 in Clunes. The Capital Works program for 2018/19 will be $10.5 million, excluding projects that may be carried over from the 2017/18 year.  Of the...

Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce that it appointed Evan King as Chief Executive Officer at its Council meeting held last night in Clunes. Mayor Cr John Cottrell said that he was pleased that the search for a new CEO has ended with the successful...