Hepburn Shire Council

11/06/2026

Cockatoos causing damage 🐦

Council has received a number of reports about cockatoos damaging homes in the area. Although this is not something Council can directly control, we are happy to point you towards helpful information and practical ways for managing some of these challenging behaviours.

It's important not to feed cockatoos. According to DEECA, "Damage to timber fittings and outdoor furniture often occurs when someone is providing food for the birds and attracting them to the area."

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has some guides and information on how to reduce damage from Cockatoos ➡️ https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/managing-wildlife/cockatoos

11/06/2026

Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey 📋

The Victorian Government is asking all Victorians about their local safety concerns, and where they can focus their efforts to keep you safer.

Have your say until 30 June at ➡️https://engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2026

From 1 June 2026, we’re asking all Victorians about your local safety concerns, and where we can focus our efforts to keep you safer.

10/06/2026

Final reminder – 2025/2026 Rates and Charges🏡

The final instalment of the 2025/26 Annual Rates and Charges was due on 31 May 2026. Council has started issuing reminder letters through our partner CollectAU.

Please arrange to pay any outstanding balances promptly. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, you can contact Council directly to discuss a payment arrangement or a hardship application. We're here to help.

For rates information ➡️ www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/rates

10/06/2026

Grab your gloves🧤and thermals this August and head to one of our halls, schoolhouses or churches for Winter Sounds. The lineup has been announced, and it is fab!!

Tickets are on sale now 🎟️

10/06/2026

It's Toonworld time these school holidays 🦄

Children can get creative these school holidays at two different Toonworld sessions:

🎬 Animation workshop
Discover the exciting world of stop motion animation and experience the magic of film production.
📅Monday 29 June 2026
🕰️2–3:30 pm
📌Creswick Hub

🦖Creaturetoons
Toonworld’s new hands-on model making workshop ‘Creaturetoons’ children can create a dinosaur or mythical creatures.
📅Tuesday 30 June
🕰️1:30–3 pm
📌Daylesford Library

Bookings are essential (email [email protected]) and places are limited to 20 participants.

10/06/2026

Councillor Column 📰

This week Cr Lesley Hewitt talks about her experience of how the Japanese deal with public rubbish after a recent trip, Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more.

"...I was walking around Lake Daylesford on the Monday of the recent King’s Birthday weekend. I picked up several handfuls of rubbish and noted that every bin that I walked to had space for more rubbish. So why don’t we take personal responsibility for cleaning up our own mess but expect someone else to do it?"

Read the article ➡️ https://ow.ly/Fjnz50Z9H7C

09/06/2026

🟠 Changes to transfer station hours

Please note Daylesford and Creswick Transfer Stations will be closed on Friday 12 June. This closure is to allow staff to attend training. Both sites will operate over the weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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

09/06/2026

National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) 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.

This is how we celebrated in Hepburn Shire...
Flag raising ceremony 🚩
The annual flag raising ceremony in Creswick is growing every year. This year it was well attended by the Creswick Primary Schools’ senior students, Central Highland Rural Health representatives, Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, Cr Tony Clark, Cr Tim Drylie, Cr Shirley Cornish, Cr Pat Hockey, members of the Executive Leadership Team, Council staff and the Creswick community.

Arygle Springs Walk 🚶‍➡️
Dja Dja Wurrung elder Aunty Kerry Douglas led the first tour of the newly upgraded Argyle Springs walking track. The walk was well attended by members of the Hepburn community who enjoyed the cultural learnings and discussions and a relaxing afternoon tea.

Little Wombats pre-school performances 👯
Little Wombats are a regular feature of National Reconciliation Week in the Shire performing to pre-school children in our main towns. The popular program educates First Nations perspectives and culture with puppetry/dance/and art.

09/06/2026

The draft 2026/27 Budget relies heavily on Council’s own resourcing due to a lack of support from state and federal governments.

The draft is disciplined, financially accountable and responds to unreasonable cost pressures handed down from state and federal governments.

Have your say before midnight on Sunday 14 June by:
💻 completing an online form on Participate Hepburn
📄 filling out a hard copy form (available to download online or collect from Council hubs and libraries)
🎤 speaking at a public hearing on Wednesday 24 June

Visit ➡️ www.participate.hepburn.vic.gov.au/budget

09/06/2026

What a fantastic long weekend 🙏

A huge thank you to all of our local businesses, retailers, cafés, restaurants, accommodation providers, and service operators who worked hard over the long weekend looking after visitors. We have heard reports of a busier than usual long weekend. Your dedication, hospitality, and hard work helped create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors across the Shire.

We appreciate your effort in making Hepburn Shire a wonderful place to visit ❤️