Councillor Column - 21 October 2026 - Cr Don Henderson

Key points

• Hepburn Shire Council will accept grass and branches from shrubs and trees at its transfer stations as the fire season approaches. The free service will run for the whole of November, and residents are urged not to leave clean-up until the last minute, as vegetation dries out quickly.
• The councillor says the council is not broke and has the funds to keep serving the community, but it must focus on essentials rather than large buildings.
• He encourages residents and businesses who are behind on rates to contact the council about a payment plan.