Hepburn Shire Council has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), marking a significant milestone in its reconciliation journey and deepening its partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung people, the Traditional Owners of the region.
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From July 1, 2025, a new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy will be introduced across Victoria, replacing the former Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL). While the new levy broadens funding for emergency services beyond fire response, it has generated widespread concern for Hepburn Shire residents already facing a hefty increase in rates.
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Hepburn Shire Council has begun the first stage of consultation to help shape a new masterplan for the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve—and local residents are being urged to get involved.
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Hepburn Shire Council has received the results of the 2025 Local Government Community Satisfaction...
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Hepburn Shire Council will officially launch its INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) during NAIDOC Week 2025 — a time to honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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The long-awaited Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) has been released for public exhibition, with submissions open until 12 August 2025. Hepburn Shire Council is urging community members to review the documents and make a submission during this critical consultation period.
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Hepburn Shire Council has formally adopted its key strategic planning documents for the next four years, including the Council Plan 2025–2029 (incorporating the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan), the 2025/26 Budget, and a suite of financial and asset planning documents.
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Hepburn Shire Council has received recognition for the Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) development. But while the recognition highlights the project’s success, it also comes against the backdrop of ongoing debt incurred by the Shire to fund its share of the $9.4 million project.
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Hepburn Shire Council has released a draft Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) for community feedback. The strategy forms part of Council’s Future Hepburn strategic planning initiative.
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Hepburn Shire Mayor Cr Don Henderson has welcomed the State Government’s temporary reprieve on the controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy but says the measure does not go far enough to address long-standing concerns about fairness for rural communities.
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At their meeting this week, Councillors unanimously moved a motion confirming Council’s strong opposition to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Levy. The Levy is intended to support a broad range of emergency services in Victoria. It will be introduced next year, including a fixed and variable charge for each property in Victoria.
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Hepburn Shire Council has adopted the Future Hepburn Settlement Strategy and Implementation Plan. The implementation plan outlines the process for incorporating the strategy’s recommendations into the Hepburn Planning Scheme.
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