GBAC calls for urgent country roads and bridges funding Published on 27 May 2026 The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils (GBAC) today launched its state election advocacy platform, calling on the Victorian Government to reinstate a long-term Country Roads and Bridges Program for regional Victoria. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Important contracts awarded at May Council meeting Published on 26 May 2026 Council awarded three important contracts at its Council Meeting last night. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Projects
Local compost available for residents Published on 20 May 2026 Hepburn Shire Council (Council) is once again giving away locally made compost to residents. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Sustainability
Support for local hospitality and tourism operators Published on 19 May 2026 Hepburn Shire Council is partnering with local business Greywoods Consulting to deliver an interactive online webinar, ‘Beyond the Seasonal Rush,’ aimed at supporting hospitality and tourism operators to strengthen their brand, improve marketing consistency, and build more sustainable, year-round demand. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities
Let’s be clear on glass: Council joins statewide advocacy campaign Published on 15 May 2026 Hepburn Shire Council (Council) has joined more than 30 councils across Victoria in the Let’s Be Clear on Glass campaign, calling on the Victorian Government to extend the deadline for the rollout of kerbside glass collection services. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Sustainability
Road safety improvements for Trentham Published on 13 May 2026 Road safety is an important issue across our Shire. Listening to our local community and working with Department of Transport & Planning (DTP), Council is continuing to progress a range of road safety and transport improvements across Trentham, with advocacy and planning works underway, and funding secured for upgrades to local roads. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Grants, Improvement Works, Projects
Outdoor dining and trading permits Published on 08 May 2026 Council has received several questions and comments regarding outdoor dining and trading permits, specifically around Burke Square. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety
AusNet plays dirty to pinch paddocks from farmers Published on 07 May 2026 AusNet has formally applied to the Victorian Government to compulsorily acquire easements from Victorian farmers to build the Western Renewables Link (WRL) transmission line before the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) is completed. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Environment, Planning, Sustainability
Free webinars to help local businesses grow beyond their postcode Published on 28 April 2026 Council is partnering with local business Greywoods Consulting to deliver two free online webinars aimed at helping local businesses expand their reach, strengthen their presence, and grow sustainably across the region. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Albert Street receives critical Black Spot funding Published on 23 April 2026 Today, Thursday 23 April, Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, announced that Hepburn Shire Council is receiving $1,064,700 from the Federal Government’s Black Spot program to realign the Albert Street and Howe Street (Midland Highway) intersection. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community