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
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
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
Have a say on the draft Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve Masterplan Published on 14 January 2026 Council is preparing a Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve Masterplan to guide future improvements, remediation and new works within the reserve. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Projects
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
Council presents its submission against WRL project Published on 18 December 2025 On Wednesday 10 December, Council concluded its submission to the Western Renewables Link Project (WRL) hearing process by presenting its remaining experts on tourism, agriculture and landscape/visual impact. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community
Tenders awarded to deliver soccer lights and road improvements Published on 17 December 2025 At the meeting last night, Council awarded two important contracts that will deliver significant improvements in the Victoria Park precinct. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council meeting, Improvement Works, Projects
'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