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
Council urges state to finalise waste guidelines Published on 26 February 2026 Council moved a motion at its February Council meeting to delay the implementation of the four-stream kerbside collection service until the Victorian Government finalises regulations and service standards made under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021 (the Act). Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors, Sustainability
Council to seek additional funding to repair Wheelers Bridge Published on 26 February 2026 This week, Council made the decision to continue the closure of Wheelers Bridge on Creswick–Lawrence Road whilst it seeks additional project funding, after independent engineering advice confirmed the structure is unsafe for all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Projects
Council moves to a staged approach for Daylesford Town Hall Published on 19 December 2025 At its meeting on Tuesday 16 December, Council resolved to deliver the Daylesford Community Facilities project in stages that align with potential funding. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors
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
New Victoria Park Masterplan sets vision for the future Published on 17 December 2025 A revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford was adopted at last night’s meeting, setting a clear direction for the future of this much-loved community asset. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Improvement Works, Projects, Strategies and plans
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
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
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
Bradley Thomas reappointed as Council CEO Published on 29 October 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce the reappointment of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bradley Thomas for a further four-year term, following a decision by Councillors at last night’s meeting. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Councillors