Melbourne Cup public holiday

Council hubs and libraries will be closed on Tuesday 3 November. All other services including Visitor Information Centres, bin collections and the Daylesford Transfer Station will run as usual.

IDAHOBIT Day 2023

Published on 17 May 2023

A large group standing under the Big Rainbow in Daylesford

Councillors, staff and community allies came together today to recognise IDAHOBIT Day, International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination.

We gathered at the Big Rainbow in Daylesford and then raised the rainbow flag at the Victoria Park Pavilion. We heard a video message from Dr Todd Fernando (Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities) and held a panel discussion that included the famous Dolly Diamond.

Hepburn Shire Council is proud of our diverse community. On 17 May, and every day, we will stand up for LGBTIQA+ inclusion. So can you