Vale Steve Wroe Published on 03 December 2025 It's with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of friend and colleague, Steve Wroe (CEO of Destination Central Victoria) who lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. Tagged as: , Community
Councillor Column - 3 December 2025 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 03 December 2025 It has now been two weeks following my election as Mayor. I want to begin by thanking my fellow Councillors for their confidence and support in electing me. The next 12 months will be busy and full of opportunities and challenges. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Statement from Council Published on 27 November 2025 Council is releasing this statement in response to discussions on online community noticeboards and a recent media enquiry. Tagged as: , Community
Clunes Recreation Reserve project to focus on upgrade and renewal Published on 27 November 2025 At its meeting last night, after careful consideration, the Council resolved not to proceed with the consolidation of sport and recreation provision to a new undeveloped site within Clunes. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Health & Lifestyle, Strategies and plans
Surplus Council land sale approved with safeguards for Rea Lands Park Published on 26 November 2025 At the meeting last night, Council resolved to sell a number of parcels of surplus land in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Disposal and Acquisition of Land Policy (Council Policy No. 93(C)). Tagged as: , Community, Councillors, Projects
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Day Basin officially opened Published on 26 November 2025 On Tuesday 25 November, Council came together with the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens, Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, Central Highlands Water and Regional Development Victoria to officially open the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Day Basin. Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Projects
Council condemns occupational violence Published on 26 November 2025 Last night, Council passed an urgent motion condemning the attack against Council’s Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed its support for all Councillors and officers in the work they carry out and asserted that they are entitled to a safe working environment. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors
Community invited to have a say on draft DAMP Published on 19 November 2025 Council is inviting community members to share their views on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP), which will guide how cats and dogs are cared for and managed in the Shire over the next four years. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Strategies and plans
Cr Tony Clark and Cr Shirley Cornish elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor Published on 18 November 2025 Cr Tony Clark has been elected Mayor in the second year of this four-year Council term, for a 12-month period. Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Council meeting, Councillors
Fire hazard inspections have commenced in Hepburn Shire Published on 13 November 2025 Hepburn Shire Council has started its fire hazard inspection program this month to help the community prepare for the upcoming fire danger period. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies