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Quick Response and Local Community Event Grants open

Published on 27 August 2026

Both Quick Response and Local Community Event Grants open on Friday, 28 August.

Tagged as: , Community, Grants, Projects

Come along to the Daylesford Emergency Services Expo

Published on 27 August 2026

The Emergency Services Expo is returning to Daylesford in 2026, bringing together emergency services, community organisations and local residents for a free, family-friendly day focused on preparedness, resilience and community connection.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Recovery

Councillor Column - 26 August 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie

Published on 26 August 2026

Last week I represented Hepburn Shire Council at the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Conference and State Council, where councils from across Victoria met to set priorities and advocate for stronger support from government.

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Councillor Column - 19 August 2026 - Cr Shirley Cornish

Published on 19 August 2026

I remain committed to serving our community and warmly welcome our Interim CEO, Janet Dore. I am confident that, together, we will work towards greater stability and strengthen community confidence in the future. My sincere thanks go to our community, staff, Councillors and the wider organisation for their continued support.

Tagged as: , Community, Councillors

Janet Dore appointed Interim CEO

Published on 13 August 2026

At a Special Council Meeting last night, Janet Dore was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Hepburn Shire Council.

Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Public notice

Now is the time to prepare properties for the fire season

Published on 12 August 2026

With another fire season approaching, Hepburn Shire Council is encouraging property owners to begin preparing their properties now, rather than waiting until temperatures rise and fire danger increases.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Recovery

Public notice - Special Meeting of Council (Wednesday 12 August 2026)

Published on 07 August 2026

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday 12 August 2026 commencing at 7pm. The proposed business to be transacted at this meeting will be for Council to consider the Appointment of an Interim Chief Executive Officer and Appointment of an Executive Search and Recruitment Agency for the Permanent Chief Executive Officer Position.

Tagged as: , Community, Councillors, Public notice

Statement from the Mayor - Reinstatement of Councillors

Published on 07 August 2026

I am pleased to confirm that the Councillors who were previously stood down have now been reinstated. We look forward to resuming Council business and making the decisions needed to keep projects and initiatives moving forward.

Tagged as: , Community, Councillors

Councillors and CEO cleared of all criminal charges

Published on 05 August 2026

This morning, a representative of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) attended the hearing of private criminal matters against five Councillors and Council’s CEO. The DPP took over all matters, and the charges have been dismissed.