Anger grows after moves to strengthen land acquisition powers Published on 11 March 2026 Hearings on the Western Renewables Link (WRL) project have now concluded where Council presented evidence from experts in tourism, agriculture, solutions for an underground line, and visual amenity. Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Planning, Projects, Sustainability
Paws-itive step forward for animal management in Hepburn Shire Published on 25 February 2026 Council has adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 (DAMP), following a comprehensive service review and extensive community engagement. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment, Strategies and plans
Preparing for bushfires is everyone’s responsibility Published on 13 January 2026 Council is calling upon all residents and property owners to do their part to make the Hepburn Shire as safe as it can be in the face of a dangerous bushfire season. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment
Another successful free green waste month Published on 17 December 2025 During November, 2,682 vehicles came through Council’s transfer stations to dispose of green waste for free to support fire readiness. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment
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
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
Community urged to prepare for summer heatwaves Published on 27 October 2025 As summer approaches, health authorities are warning Australians to take the dangers of extreme heat seriously. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Emergency services are bringing the heat to this year’s Expo Published on 15 October 2025 On Saturday 25 October from 10 am to 2 pm, the Emergency Services Expo 2025 is set to take over Victoria Park in Daylesford. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Council performance showcased in Annual and Financial reports Published on 24 September 2025 Council adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report and Annual Financial Report at the Ordinary Council meeting last night. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Councillors, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Planning, Projects, Public notice, Recovery, Strategies and plans, Sustainability
Council seeks community feedback on Domestic Animal Management Plan Published on 17 September 2025 Council is currently developing its new Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and is inviting community feedback to help shape how dogs and cats will be managed over the next four years. Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Strategies and plans