Spring into school holiday fun at Hepburn Libraries Published on 11 September 2025 Looking for a creative, free and family-friendly way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Hepburn Libraries have a jam-packed program of hands-on activities, workshops and storytime sessions guaranteed to spark imaginations and keep boredom at bay. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities
Council refuses to be towered over Published on 09 September 2025 Yesterday, Council put forward its vehement opposition to the Western Renewables Link Project (WRL), with its submission to the Environmental Effects Statement. Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Trentham best tiny town in Australia Published on 03 September 2025 This morning Trentham was officially named the Top Tiny Tourism Town at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards, against some formidable competition, including Robe (SA), Kalbarri (WA), Huskisson (NSW), Stanley (Tas) and Town of 1770 (Qld). Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Mayor's message 25 August Published on 01 September 2025 Some good news regarding Central Highlands Water entering the final stages of a $25 million project to secure a reliable water supply for Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Community invited to have their say on draft Road Management Plan Published on 28 August 2025 Council has reviewed its Road Management Plan in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004, to ensure our road network remains safe, reliable, and consistently maintained for all users. Tagged as: , Community, Strategies and plans
Making pads and tampons accessible and free in the Hepburn Shire Published on 12 August 2025 Council is supporting the community by installing free pad and tampon vending machines at libraries and hubs across the Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle
Suite of recovery events on offer to help prepare communities Published on 11 August 2025 Council has planned several recovery and resilience events across the Shire to help communities prepare for emergency events. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Events & Activities, Recovery
Ratepayers to receive 2025/26 rates notices Published on 08 August 2025 Council rates and valuation notices will shortly begin arriving in letterboxes and email inboxes across the Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Public notice
Council considers disposal of surplus land Published on 05 August 2025 At the July Council Meeting, Councillors agreed to declare an intent to dispose of seven properties around the Shire, with three suitable for affordable housing. Tagged as: , Community, Projects
Nominations open for inspiring women in Hepburn Shire Published on 04 August 2025 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heather Mutimer Honour Roll, celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) in Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration