October 20th, 2026Council News

Fire prevention information sessions Emergency Services expo Your Councillors We are hosting a series of free online information sessions to discuss fire-aware property management, responsibilities and helpful advice.

We live in a high-risk area, so please join us there. The next session is on Thursday 29 October between 7:30 and 8:30 pm. More at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/events See Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their Live Interactive Experience at the Emergency Services Expo.

Jam-packed full of workshops, activities, free food and the chance to see everyone’s favourite Heelers – this event isn’t one to miss.

Join us on Saturday 7 November from 10 am to 2 pm for a fun family day out at Victoria Park, Daylesford. Don’t miss the fun.

Book at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/expo26 Free Event. Bookings essential.

Free green waste From 1–30 November residents of Hepburn Shire can visit any of our transfer stations for free green waste disposal to help prepare for fire season.

Things to remember: Noxious weeds should not be transported or brought to the transfer stations as it is illegal to transport noxious weeds in Victoria and for our transfer stations to accept them.

These regulations aim to reduce the spread of noxious weeds in Victoria.

Visit www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa – Road closures and fireworks

The Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa is a vibrant celebration of heritage, culture and lifestyle, featuring music, food, wine, art and sport. The festival brings together local communities and visitors from across the region and beyond.

Main Road in Hepburn Springs will be closed on Saturday 24 October from 11 am to 2 pm to accommodate the Street Parade, which will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm.

Traffic management will be in place from 8 am to assist with event set-up.

A fireworks display will be held at the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve at 8 pm. Fireworks may cause distress to pets and livestock, so you are encouraged to take appropriate precautions, including keeping animals indoors where possible.

We look forward to seeing you there. More at www.swissitalianfesta.com Grants open Quick Response and Community Event Support Grants are currently open for applications. Grants help not-for-profit community groups to bring project ideas to life.

To check eligibility and to read the program guidelines visit our website at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/events