The Mechanics Trentham celebrates a successful first year Published on 22 July 2025 Since its official opening on 21 June 2024, The Mechanics Trentham has become a vibrant hub of activity and connection for the Trentham and broader Hepburn Shire communities. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Projects
Council launches INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan in NAIDOC Week Published on 15 July 2025 As part of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, Hepburn Shire Council proudly launched its INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a key milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, respect, and meaningful change. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Hepburn Shire arts and culture events in full swing this winter Published on 09 July 2025 Supported by Council’s Community Grants program, the Creswick Pavilion Arts Trail 2025 and little gallery Trentham’s Winter Show kick off this weekend. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Events & Activities
Council to launch Reconciliation Action Plan INNOVATE in NAIDOC Week Published on 04 July 2025 Council is proud to officially launch its Reconciliation Action Plan INNOVATE (RAP) as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, marking a significant step in its commitment to truth-telling, respect, and meaningful change. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Committees, Community, Events & Activities
A striking success for Victoria Park soccer field Published on 03 July 2025 The Victoria Park (Daylesford) soccer field is set to benefit from the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (the Fund) with $269,780 in funding. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works
2025 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey results Published on 01 July 2025 Hepburn Shire Council (Council) received results from this year’s community satisfaction survey which indicated a slight drop in satisfaction with Council’s overall performance. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community
Western Renewables Link Environmental Effects Statement available Published on 27 June 2025 Hepburn Shire Council has been advised that the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the proposed Western Renewables Link (WRL) project will be publicly exhibited from 30 June 2025, and Council strongly encourages community members to review the documents and make a submission. Tagged as: , Community
Council adopts Council Plan and other key strategic documents Published on 26 June 2025 At the Council meeting on Tuesday 24 June, the Council formally adopted a suite of key strategic documents that will help guide the future of the Shire. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Strategies and plans
Draft Integrated Transport Strategy supports a more connected Shire Published on 13 June 2025 Hepburn Shire Council has released a draft Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) for community feedback. The strategy forms part of Council’s Future Hepburn strategic planning initiative. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Projects, Strategies and plans
Preparing for emergency events in the Shire Published on 13 June 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is hosting two events to give residents and business owners the opportunity to hear from emergency management agencies about the roles and responsibilities they have in responding to emergencies. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Events & Activities