Local News
Bureau Expects Good Rains to Continue in Spring
Good rainfall in June and July has not made up the deficit which resulted from a very dry autumn. Although pastures look green because of recent rains, growth has been limited because of the cold winter weather.
Youth Events Light Up Hepburn Shire This Winter
From disco lights to storytime and dance moves, Hepburn Shire’s youth are in for a vibrant season of activities thanks to a packed calendar of events coordinated by Council’s Youth Development team.
Tylden-Woodend Roadworks Completed
Local motorists who travel to Melbourne via the Calder have been frustrated for the past two years by speed restrictions on the Tylden-Woodend road put in place because of the appalling condition of the road. However, recently completed roadworks as part of the state government’s road maintenance program will resolve the problem.
Hepburn Shire Council News
Councillor Column – Make Your Voice Heard on Council Plans
Council is seeking feedback on a number of issues including disposal of local properties, the Albert Street intesection, the Hepburn Mineral Springs Masterplan and the Town Hall redevelopment. Make your voice heard through the Participate Hepburn website or at Council drop in sessions.
Hepburn Artists Share in Creative Projects Fund Grants
Fine art photographer Marcelle Bradbeer, artists Bek Saltmarsh and Aleks Danko, and experimental opera producer Irene Holub have each received funding from the state governemnt Creative Projects Fund to pursue new projects that span visual arts, performance, and community storytelling.
Trentham Named Victoria’s Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2025
Trentham has taken out top honours in the Tiny Tourism Town category (population under 1,500) of the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards—an outstanding achievement for the town and a win for the wider Hepburn Shire region.
FOGO Service Slashes Landfill in First Year, Community Support Strong
A year after launching its food and garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service across key townships, Hepburn Shire Council has reported strong results in landfill reduction, environmental benefits, and positive community engagement.
New Virtual Women’s Health Clinic Brings Expert Care to Women in Hepburn Shire
Women and girls in Hepburn Shire now have easier access to expert, tailored healthcare thanks to the launch of a new Virtual Women’s Health Clinic. The free telehealth service, available to all Victorian women is part of a state-wide women’s health package aimed at transforming how women receive care — especially those living in regional and rural areas.
How do Hepburn Shire Rates Compare with Neighbouring Councils?
Are you thinking that you are being unfairly treated by the 10% increase in Council rates? The Wombat Post did an analysis of municipal rates payable in neighbouring shires and the results may surprise you.