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
The Mechanics Trentham celebrates a successful first year Published on 22 July 2025 Since its official opening on 21 June 2024, The Mechanics Trentham has become a vibrant hub of activity and connection for the Trentham and broader Hepburn Shire communities. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Projects
Council launches INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan in NAIDOC Week Published on 15 July 2025 As part of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, Hepburn Shire Council proudly launched its INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a key milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, respect, and meaningful change. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Hepburn Shire arts and culture events in full swing this winter Published on 09 July 2025 Supported by Council’s Community Grants program, the Creswick Pavilion Arts Trail 2025 and little gallery Trentham’s Winter Show kick off this weekend. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Events & Activities
Council to launch Reconciliation Action Plan INNOVATE in NAIDOC Week Published on 04 July 2025 Council is proud to officially launch its Reconciliation Action Plan INNOVATE (RAP) as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, marking a significant step in its commitment to truth-telling, respect, and meaningful change. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Committees, Community, Events & Activities
Community feedback to be considered on draft strategic documents Published on 06 June 2025 The community engagement period for draft strategic documents has now ended after an awareness campaign that ran for close to four weeks. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Planning, Projects, Strategies and plans, Sustainability
Community invited to provide feedback on draft Council Plan 2025 - 29 Published on 13 May 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is inviting community feedback on a suite of draft strategic documents that will shape the future of the Shire, including the draft Council Plan 2025–29. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Planning, Projects, Public notice, Recovery, Strategies and plans, Sustainability