Councillor Column - 28 May 2026 - Cr Shirley Cornish Published on 28 May 2026 It has been a very busy couple of months in Hepburn Shire. On Friday 15 May, in Daylesford, a rainbow flag was raised to mark IDAHOBIT, an international day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Public notice - Special Meeting of Council - Consider draft Budget Published on 27 May 2026 Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 30 June 2026 commencing at 6:00pm. Tagged as: , Council meeting, Public notice
Council's draft Budget released for public exhibition Published on 27 May 2026 Last night, Council endorsed the release of the draft 2026/27 Budget for public exhibition. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting
GBAC calls for urgent country roads and bridges funding Published on 27 May 2026 The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils (GBAC) today launched its state election advocacy platform, calling on the Victorian Government to reinstate a long-term Country Roads and Bridges Program for regional Victoria. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Important contracts awarded at May Council meeting Published on 26 May 2026 Council awarded three important contracts at its Council Meeting last night. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Projects
Council adopts Creswick Flood Mitigation Study Published on 26 May 2026 At this week’s meeting, Council adopted the 2026 Creswick Flood Mitigation Study, following detailed modelling and stakeholder engagement. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies, Environment, Strategies and plans
Domino Trail pedestrian bridge closure Published on 26 May 2026 Council has made the decision to temporarily close a pedestrian bridge on the Domino Trail in Trentham, after independent advice confirmed the structure is unsafe for use. Tagged as: , Community
Funding secured for road upgrades across the Shire Published on 25 May 2026 Council has successfully secured $2.22 million of Victorian Government funding for six important projects around the Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Local compost available for residents Published on 20 May 2026 Hepburn Shire Council (Council) is once again giving away locally made compost to residents. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Sustainability
Local community heroes celebrated with awards Published on 19 May 2026 Tonight was one of many National Volunteer Week events taking place around the Shire celebrating our volunteers. The Hepburn Shire Community Awards are a way for Council to acknowledge, celebrate and recognise the valuable contribution of community members and volunteers in our Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Honours & Celebration