Council rolls out new road management plan Published on 30 October 2025 At this week's meeting, Council adopted its Road Management Plan 2025–2029 (the Plan) which defines Council’s role in maintaining the Shire’s roads, footpaths, kerb and channel, drainage, bridges and major culverts. Tagged as: , Community, Strategies and plans
Bradley Thomas reappointed as Council CEO Published on 29 October 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce the reappointment of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bradley Thomas for a further four-year term, following a decision by Councillors at last night’s meeting. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors
'Show'ing off the region with agricultural shows, fairs and festivals Published on 27 October 2025 The annual events season has started with a burst of green, white and red as the Swiss Italian Festa took over Hepburn Springs and surrounds over the weekend. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Community urged to prepare for summer heatwaves Published on 27 October 2025 As summer approaches, health authorities are warning Australians to take the dangers of extreme heat seriously. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Councillor Column - 22 October 2025 - Cr Don Henderson Published on 22 October 2025 There seems to be no end to the things this community does, and being a Councillor gives me the opportunity to enjoy those activities alongside community members and share in their creativity. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 15 October 2025 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 15 October 2025 Last week I represented Hepburn Shire Council at the Municipal Association of Victoria State Conference and State Council, where councils from across Victoria met to set priorities and advocate for stronger support from government. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Emergency services are bringing the heat to this year’s Expo Published on 15 October 2025 On Saturday 25 October from 10 am to 2 pm, the Emergency Services Expo 2025 is set to take over Victoria Park in Daylesford. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Councillor Column - 8 October 2025 - Cr Shirley Cornish Published on 08 October 2025 We often hear about the three Rs in local government: Roads, Rates and Rubbish. They are the essential bones of what we do. I would like to shine a light on a different kind of three Rs that reflect the heart of what Hepburn Shire can be. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Dan Murphy’s shaken and stirred by the Hepburn Shire community Published on 01 October 2025 On Monday 29 September, Council and the community finally won a two-year long battle to keep the Endeavour Group from putting a Dan Murphy’s in Daylesford. Tagged as: , Community
Councillor Column - 1 October 2025 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 01 October 2025 As the weather improves and spring is now with us the mood cannot help but lift. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors