Councillor Column 12 November 2026 - Cr Clark Published on 13 November 2026 I would like to begin by extending a warm and sincere congratulations to Mayor Cr Cornish and Deputy Mayor Cr Pat Hockey. Tagged as: , Councillors
Cr Shirley Cornish and Cr Pat Hockey elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor Published on 11 November 2026 Cr Shirley Cornish has been elected Mayor for a 12-month term, in the third year of the current four-year Council term, at Council’s Statutory Meeting on 10 November 2026.Cr Pat Hockey has been elected Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months. Tagged as: , Council meeting, Councillors
Remembrance Day Services 2026 Published on 05 November 2026 Remembrance Day Services will be held across the Shire on Wednesday 11 November. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Councillor Column - 4 November 2026 - Cr Pat Hockey Published on 04 November 2026 Throughout the year councillors spend a lot of time considering the complex question of engagement and consultation. Tagged as: , Councillors
Council to move out of Duke Street office Published on 29 October 2026 After a thorough evaluation, it has been determined that Hepburn Shire Council’s Duke Street building in Daylesford is no longer fit for purpose. Council staff currently based at this location will be relocating to other workplaces, including 24 Vincent Street, the Daylesford depot and the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) during November and December 2026. Tagged as: , Community, Projects
Annual roadside slashing program Published on 29 October 2026 Council will soon commence its annual roadside slashing program, which generally runs from after the Melbourne Cup weekend through to Christmas. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Improvement Works
Three contracts awarded to improve road safety Published on 28 October 2026 At the meeting last night, Council awarded three separate contracts that will help to improve road infrastructure and safety in our Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Improvement Works
Councillor Column - 28 October 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt Published on 28 October 2026 It has been an exhilarating week for Daylesford, with two important announcements for our local hospital and the future of health care in our community and its surrounds. Tagged as: , Councillors
Subsidised bin latches to help tackle litter and environmental impacts Published on 26 October 2026 Hepburn Shire Council is offering residents subsidised bin latches to help address common issues with bins tipping over, lids blowing open in windy conditions and animals accessing bin contents. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
Council launches paper liners for kitchen caddies trial Published on 23 October 2026 Hepburn Shire Council invites residents to participate in a trial that investigates if using paper liners for kitchen caddies can make separating food scraps easier and more convenient, while also improving participation in the food and garden organics (organics) kerbside collection. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability