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. Tagged as: , Councillors
Emergency advice every resident should hear Published on 04 August 2026 The Emergency Services Panel brings experts together to help residents prepare for emergencies. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Recovery
Janet Dore appointed Acting CEO Published on 24 July 2026 Janet Dore has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of Hepburn Shire Council. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors, Public notice
Visit the Shrine - Information sessions Published on 22 July 2026 Echoes of Courage Project is hosting 3 Free Information Sessions in Daylesford to help you confidently travel by public transport to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Representatives from V/Line have been invited to answer your questions and help you prepare for your day out. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities
New chapter for maternal and child health services Published on 15 July 2026 Hepburn Shire Council (Council) formally resolved to withdraw from being a contract manager in the delivery of maternal and child health (MCH) services at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 23 June 2026. Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle
Councillor Column - 15 July 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 15 July 2026 Hepburn Shire is now in an extraordinary position. Five of our seven Councillors have been automatically stood down following privately initiated prosecutions. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
2026/27 Budget compliance Published on 15 July 2026 Hepburn Shire Council has reaffirmed with independent advice that its adopted 2026/27 Budget is compliant with legislative requirements and would like to correct commentary suggesting otherwise. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
More Councillors stood down as private individual disrupts democracy Published on 13 July 2026 Council can confirm that Councillors Shirley Cornish, Lesley Hewitt and Pat Hockey have today been served with criminal charges, initiated by the same private individual who served other Councillors and our Chief Executive Officer earlier this year. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Mayor targeted by private citizen Published on 10 July 2026 Council can confirm that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Promoting positive ageing across the Hepburn Shire Published on 09 July 2026 Council has partnered with mecwacare to host over 30 workshops across Hepburn Shire to help people over 55 to stay healthy, independent, and connected as they age. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities