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The Hepburn Shire Council page is designed to provide the community with important information in a timely way. If you have a service request that relates to any of the services provided by Council, we encourage you to lodge a service request via our website at https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/request or call our customer service team on (03) 5348 2306. If you wish to make a formal complaint a Complaints Form is available on our website at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/complaint. Hepburn Shire Council has disabled comments for a period of six months from 14 April 2025. Over recent months, we have seen a concerning increase in commentary from a small number of community members that has become personally targeted, hostile, and aggressive—particularly toward our Council staff. While we welcome and encourage respectful dialogue and value community feedback, the safety and wellbeing of our staff and Councillors is our priority and a legislated responsibility. We remain committed to open and transparent communication. Community members are encouraged to continue engaging with Council through the appropriate channels, including our website, customer service centres, formal consultation processes and in a respectful manner with staff and Councillors. We would appreciate your understanding and support as we work to maintain a respectful environment where we are kind to each other even where we may not agree. Moderating and replying to messages will generally occur during our regular business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Messages submitted at other times will be responded to when practicable.

03/11/2026

🙏 Carers are invited to share lunch, conversations and a chance to connect with others who understand the caring journey.
💗Take this time to relax, enjoy good food, and learn about supports and resources available.
Be sure to register!

🏚️Where: Daylesford Bowling Club
🗓️When: Weds 17 November
🕚Time: 12-2pm
🎟️Registration: events@Carers Victoria
☎️1800 514 845
🗓️RSVP by 11 November

03/11/2026

Councillor Column - Cr Pat Hockey - 4 November 2026 📰

This week Cr Pat Hockey discusses community engagement and consultation. "Throughout the year councillors spend a lot of time considering the complex question of engagement and consultation...The recurring theme is the view that we should focus on making sure the basics are done well first."

Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/su9F5103ylx

30/10/2026

Annual roadside slashing program 🚜

Our annual roadside slashing program kicks off soon, commencing after Melbourne Cup weekend and running through to the end of the year.

Crews will slash approximately 450 km across Council’s rural sealed road network, improving sightlines, road safety and helping with fire prevention. Where practical, a cut of approximately 4m each side is completed, or full width slashing along strategic firebreaks (designated in consultation with the CFA). The program will commence in the northern and western areas due to the drier conditions.

Keep an eye out for our teams as they work across the Shire to keep our communities safe.

Learn more https://ow.ly/aPQj5101WCK

29/10/2026

HEPBURN NATUREWATCH 💮

Matted Bush Pea is an often-overlooked groundcover in drier forests of the Shire. Last week however, it was hard to ignore the gorgeous golden carpets it created along roadsides in Hepburn Springs.

29/10/2026

Melbourne Cup public holiday service changes - Tuesday 3 November 2025

🙍📚 Our Council offices and libraries will be closed.
🟢🟡🔴 Bins will be collected as usual.
♻️ Daylesford Transfer Station will be open as usual.
ℹ️ Daylesford Visitor Information Centre will be open as usual.
ℹ️ Creswick Visitor Information Centre will open as usual.

📲 Remember, you can raise a service request online ➡️ www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/request

29/10/2026

Three contracts awarded to improve road safety 🚜 🚧

At this week's meeting, Council awarded three contracts to improve local roads across the Shire.

The works include almost $1 million in road safety upgrades in Daylesford, gravel for about 15 kilometres of unsealed roads and a replacement tipper truck for road construction and maintenance. The contracts will deliver safer roads, durable maintenance and better value for the community.

Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/LLnc5101V42

29/10/2026

Council to move out of Duke Street office

After a thorough evaluation, it has been determined that Council’s Duke Street building in Daylesford is no longer fit for purpose.

Council staff currently based at this location will be relocating to other workplaces, including 24 Vincent Street, the Daylesford depot and the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) during November and December.

Council’s customer service channels will not be impacted by this move.

There will be no change to Duke Street services for Planning, Building and Customer Service until mid-December when they will relocate to the rear of the VIC, with community entry via a walkway and side door.

ℹ️ We will keep you informed on the project, including specific service moving dates, through our website, social media, Hepburn Life and other publications. External signage will also be displayed to redirect customers.

29/10/2026

October 2026 Council Meeting wrap-up 📢

Here are some of the items from this week's meeting:
➡️Planning matters were heard and adopted as per officer recommendation
➡️Draft Financial Statements and Performance Statement - adopted as per officer recommendation
➡️Contracts awarded - road safety upgrades Stanbridge Street, gravel resheet material and 10 metre tipper truck
➡️ CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee - adopted as per officer recommendation
➡️ Review of Signature events funding criteria - adopted as per officer recommendation
➡️ Heather Mutimer Women's Honour Roll and IWD review - Council passed an alternative resolution to the officer recommendation
➡️ Meeting schedule for 2027 - adopted as per officer recommendation

Watch the recording ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4jWrqftuXQ&t=3388s

28/10/2026

🍃Free green waste drop-off at transfer stations starts this Sunday 🍂

During November residents of Hepburn Shire Council can visit transfer stations for free green waste disposal.

📅 1 November - 30 November

With fire season just around the corner, now is the ideal time to clear your yard and prepare your property:
🍃Bring your garden clippings, leaves, prunings and tree branches
🔥Reduce potential fire hazards around your home
🏡Keep our townships tidy and safe

❌ Please don't bring noxious weeds, they are not accepted at transfer stations. More information on how to manage them on your property www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/noxious-weeds or pick up a guide at your local transfer station or customer service centre.

For more information on how to prepare your property and stay safe visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au

For more information on disposal and opening hours ➡️ www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations

Let's work together to prepare!

28/10/2026

Paper liners for your kitchen caddy🟤

We're running a trial, to test whether approved paper liners can make collecting food scraps cleaner and easier.

✅ Approved paper liners (during trial) — YES
❌ Plastic bags — NO
❌ Compostable bags — NO
❌ Biodegradable bags — NO
❌ Other bags — NO

If you would like to participate in the trial (there are limited spots), we'll provide you with a pack of paper liners and ask you to tell us what you think. This trial will run until the end of February — it is not a change to the current collection rules.

Pop into your local transfer station from today to collect your pack of liners (or Clunes Warehouse on Mondays in November between 2 - 4 pm) and you will receive more information on how to register as part of the trial.

👉 For more information and registration (complete after you collect your pack) - www.participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/paper-liners

Address

Daylesford, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61353482306

Website

http://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/contact-council/

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