Outdoor dining and trading permits Published on 08 May 2026 Council has received several questions and comments regarding outdoor dining and trading permits, specifically around Burke Square. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety
AusNet plays dirty to pinch paddocks from farmers Published on 07 May 2026 AusNet has formally applied to the Victorian Government to compulsorily acquire easements from Victorian farmers to build the Western Renewables Link (WRL) transmission line before the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) is completed. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Environment, Planning, Sustainability
Councillor Column - 6 May 2026 - Cr Pat Hockey Published on 06 May 2026 As a Councillor I take my responsibility to represent the needs and interests of the whole Shire very seriously. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Nominations open: 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards Published on 05 May 2026 Recognise an older Victorian in your life. Tagged as: , Community, Honours & Celebration
Councillor Column - 29 April 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt Published on 29 April 2026 Anzac Day 2026 services across the Shire were well attended. We paused to remember the debt we owe to those who fought in World War I but also acknowledged the role our service men and women have played in contributing to our way of life since. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Free webinars to help local businesses grow beyond their postcode Published on 28 April 2026 Council is partnering with local business Greywoods Consulting to deliver two free online webinars aimed at helping local businesses expand their reach, strengthen their presence, and grow sustainably across the region. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Funding boost to progress female-friendly change rooms in Creswick Published on 24 April 2026 Planning is underway for new female-friendly change rooms (and associated facilities and works) at Doug Lindsay Recreation Reserve, with fresh funding secured to move the project closer to construction. Tagged as: , Community, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Projects
Albert Street receives critical Black Spot funding Published on 23 April 2026 Today, Thursday 23 April, Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, announced that Hepburn Shire Council is receiving $1,064,700 from the Federal Government’s Black Spot program to realign the Albert Street and Howe Street (Midland Highway) intersection. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community
Councillor Column - 23 April 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 23 April 2026 Many people across Hepburn Shire are feeling the strain right now. The sudden rise in fuel costs has landed on top of already high grocery, rent, mortgage and power bills. I am also very aware that more people are turning to food relief and other support just to get by. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Trentham Visitor Information Centre open on Saturdays from May Published on 20 April 2026 Visitors to Trentham will benefit from a volunteer-run visitor information centre at The Mechanics Trentham on Saturdays from early May. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community