Councillor Column - 29 April 2026 - Cr Lesley Hewitt Published on 29 April 2026 Anzac Day 2026 services across the Shire were well attended. We paused to remember the debt we owe to those who fought in World War I but also acknowledged the role our service men and women have played in contributing to our way of life since. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 23 April 2026 - Cr Tim Drylie Published on 23 April 2026 Many people across Hepburn Shire are feeling the strain right now. The sudden rise in fuel costs has landed on top of already high grocery, rent, mortgage and power bills. I am also very aware that more people are turning to food relief and other support just to get by. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 15 April 2026 - Cr Shirley Cornish Published on 15 April 2026 It has been a busy and rewarding couple of months across Hepburn Shire, with many opportunities to connect with our community and celebrate what makes our region unique. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 1 April 2026 - Cr Tony Clark Published on 01 April 2026 The month of March has been busy and amazingly rewarding. The Shire took time to recognise some of our wonderful women across the Shire at the International Women’s Day (IWD) event at Creswick Town Hall. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
Councillor Column - 25 March 2026 - Cr Pat Hockey Published on 25 March 2026 There are so many reasons to be positive about the future of Clunes and region. Tagged as: , Community, Councillors
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