Councillor Column - 18 March 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt Published on 18 March 2026 Since my last Councillor Column, it has been a busy time across the Shire with several events highlighting the strength of local partnerships and the importance of community connection. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 11 March 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 11 March 2026 At our International Women’s Day event in Creswick last week, the stories shared by women in the room did more than inspire. They cut through. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 4 March 2026 - Cr Shirley Cornish Published on 04 March 2026 On Sunday 1 March, the Bald Hills Creswick Landcare Group facilitated an information session on the impact of landscape change on Creswick's Yarra Gums. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
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
Councillor Column - 25 February 2026 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 25 February 2026 I hope everyone has had the opportunity to pause and recharge over Christmas. This year is going to be busy and I am looking forward to collaborating with our community, Councillors, officers, our neighbouring councils and state government over the coming year. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 28 January 2025 - Cr Pat Hockey Published on 28 January 2026 On Australia Day I joined around 40 valiant locals for the walk up Mount Beckworth, mustering at 5:45am in order to catch the sunrise. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 21 January 2025 - Cr Lesley Hewitt Published on 21 January 2026 Whilst the start of January is the traditional summer break before we all start gearing up for 2026, this summer has bought challenges to Victorians with widespread bushfires and the flash flooding along the Great Ocean Road. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 14 January 2026 - Cr Don Henderson Published on 14 January 2026 Summer has come with a vengeance. The extreme heat and weather conditions make life very challenging and a cause to be cautious in what we do. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 8 January 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 08 January 2026 Like many people, I began the year with a few New Year resolutions. Drink less coffee. Move more. Paint that skirting board that has been “nearly done” since last winter. Experience suggests some of these will last longer than others. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors