Media statement - Coroner's inquest Published on 10 March 2026 Today marks the commencement of the coroner’s inquest into the fatal collision in Daylesford on 5 November 2023 where five people tragically lost their lives with many more injured. Tagged as: , Public notice
Four incredible women inducted to honour roll Published on 05 March 2026 Last night, four women were inducted to the International Women’s Day Heather Mutimer Women’s Honour Roll at an event in Creswick. Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Honours & Celebration
Councillor Column - 4 March 2026 - Cr Shirley Cornish Published on 04 March 2026 On Sunday 1 March, the Bald Hills Creswick Landcare Group facilitated an information session on the impact of landscape change on Creswick's Yarra Gums. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Local producers invited to attend inaugural Farmer’s Day Out Published on 02 March 2026 Council is supporting local agribusinesses, farmers, producers and growers to attend the inaugural Farmer’s Day Out by providing a limited number of free tickets, ensuring the region’s farming community has access to vital business tools, connections and resources. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community
The iconic Daylesford Town Hall is open for bookings Published on 02 March 2026 The Daylesford Town Hall has reopened for hire after some significant and essential work to ensure safety and preservation of the building. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Improvement Works, Projects
Advocating for priority projects in Hepburn Shire Published on 26 February 2026 Council acknowledges the important role that advocacy plays in the local government landscape and endorsed several priority projects that will see better outcomes for the Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Projects
Council urges state to finalise waste guidelines Published on 26 February 2026 Council moved a motion at its February Council meeting to delay the implementation of the four-stream kerbside collection service until the Victorian Government finalises regulations and service standards made under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021 (the Act). Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Sustainability
Council to seek additional funding to repair Wheelers Bridge Published on 26 February 2026 This week, Council made the decision to continue the closure of Wheelers Bridge on Creswick–Lawrence Road whilst it seeks additional project funding, after independent engineering advice confirmed the structure is unsafe for all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Projects
Paws-itive step forward for animal management in Hepburn Shire Published on 25 February 2026 Council has adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 (DAMP), following a comprehensive service review and extensive community engagement. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment, Strategies and plans
Councillor Column - 25 February 2026 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 25 February 2026 I hope everyone has had the opportunity to pause and recharge over Christmas. This year is going to be busy and I am looking forward to collaborating with our community, Councillors, officers, our neighbouring councils and state government over the coming year. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors