Council statement Published on 20 March 2026 The incident involving our Chief Executive Officer, where a coffee was thrown on him by a community member, has now been heard in the Ballarat Magistrates Court. Tagged as: , Community, Public notice
Councillor Column - 18 March 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt Published on 18 March 2026 Since my last Councillor Column, it has been a busy time across the Shire with several events highlighting the strength of local partnerships and the importance of community connection. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
CresFest 2026 is coming Published on 17 March 2026 CresFest is about the joy of live music – playing it, hearing it, watching it, dancing to it, learning it and being inspired by it – it all happens in a lovely heritage town of Creswick. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities
Community grant support for local projects opens Published on 16 March 2026 Community groups across Hepburn Shire are encouraged to apply for funding as Council opens the latest round of its Community Grants Program. Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle
Tech Talk and Tea is back teaching digital literacy Published on 16 March 2026 Council’s popular digital literacy program, Tech Talk and Tea, returns from mid-March, once again offering participants the opportunity to build tech confidence and skills in a friendly setting. Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle
Daylesford College Live4Life members embrace Blue Tree project Published on 16 March 2026 The 2026 Daylesford College Live4Life members have officially joined the Blue Tree project, a movement that encourages communities to paint trees blue as striking visual reminders to speak up and help reduce mental health stigma. Tagged as: , Community, Health & Lifestyle
Media statement - Charges against CEO and Councillor Published on 11 March 2026 Council can confirm that the Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Thomas, and Councillor Don Henderson have each been served with criminal charges initiated by a private individual. Tagged as: , Public notice
Anger grows after moves to strengthen land acquisition powers Published on 11 March 2026 Hearings on the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project have now concluded where Council presented evidence from experts in tourism, agriculture, solutions for an underground line, and visual amenity. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Planning, Projects, Sustainability
Councillor Column - 11 March 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 11 March 2026 At our International Women’s Day event in Creswick last week, the stories shared by women in the room did more than inspire. They cut through. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
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