Council can confirm that five Councillors have now been served with criminal charges and have been automatically stood down.
Upcoming change to transfer station hours: Monday 20 July - Daylesford Transfer Station will open slightly later, at 11 am, due to a staff meeting. Daylesford Transfer Station Monday 20 July 11 am - 4:50 pm.
Published on 15 July 2026
Hepburn Shire Council (Council) formally resolved to withdraw from being a contract manager in the delivery of maternal and child health (MCH) services at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 23 June 2026.
Hepburn Shire is now in an extraordinary position. Five of our seven Councillors have been automatically stood down following privately initiated prosecutions.
Hepburn Shire Council has reaffirmed with independent advice that its adopted 2026/27 Budget is compliant with legislative requirements and would like to correct commentary suggesting otherwise.
16 July 2026
This advanced three-hour Business Victoria webinar will help you to learn how to master digital strategy and automate business processes.
17 July 2026
Meet local police over a FREE coffee, ask questions, discuss safety and build connections. Free SafePL8 anti-theft screws also available.
Training for unpaid carers supporting people in high bushfire risk areas, including those with disability, illness or age-related needs.
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