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
A new chapter for Central Victorian tourism Published on 20 February 2026 Tourism across Central Victoria is entering an exciting new era, with Destination Central Victoria launching a vibrant new regional brand ‘Victoria’s Heartland: Place of Plenty’. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Forage and Feast showcasing our Shire’s producers and hospitality Published on 13 January 2026 Council is encouraging locals and visitors to explore the Hepburn Shire during the Forage & Feast festival from 12 January to 15 February. Following on from a successful festival last year, Council is proud to, once again, be supporting our local businesses and producers through this month-long celebration of food and hospitality. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities
'Show'ing off the region with agricultural shows, fairs and festivals Published on 27 October 2025 The annual events season has started with a burst of green, white and red as the Swiss Italian Festa took over Hepburn Springs and surrounds over the weekend. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Event-full future for Hepburn Shire Published on 24 September 2025 At the September Ordinary Meeting of Council, Councillors resolved to enter into two-year Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the ChillOut Festival, Clunes Booktown, The Great Trentham Spudfest and CresFest. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Events & Activities
Council performance showcased in Annual and Financial reports Published on 24 September 2025 Council adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report and Annual Financial Report at the Ordinary Council meeting last night. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Planning, Projects, Public notice, Recovery, Strategies and plans, Sustainability
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
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
Tiny town Trentham wins big at Victorian tourism awards Published on 24 July 2025 Council is proud to announce that Trentham has been officially named the 2025 Victoria Top Tourism Town in the Tiny Tourism Town category, a remarkable achievement for the town and entire region. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Join your local library and celebrate the joy of learning Published on 24 July 2025 Council is encouraging residents to rediscover the many benefits of their local library. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Events & Activities