'Show'ing off the region with agricultural shows, fairs and festivals Published on 27 October 2025 The annual events season has started with a burst of green, white and red as the Swiss Italian Festa took over Hepburn Springs and surrounds over the weekend. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
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
Get connected at the 2025 Positive Ageing Expo Published on 24 September 2025 Council is asking the community to mark their calendars for the Positive Ageing Expo 2025. After a successful event in 2024, we are set to return with energy, inspiration, and community spirit on Tuesday 28 October from 10am to 3pm at The Mechanics Trentham. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities
Event-full future for Hepburn Shire Published on 24 September 2025 At the September Ordinary Meeting of Council, Councillors resolved to enter into two-year Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the ChillOut Festival, Clunes Booktown, The Great Trentham Spudfest and CresFest. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Events & Activities
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
Leading the pack with working dog training in the Hepburn Shire Published on 17 September 2025 Hepburn Shire Council (Council) is proud to host Gary White, newly crowned Australian Utility Sheepdog Champion, to the Hepburn Shire this October. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
Spring into school holiday fun at Hepburn Libraries Published on 11 September 2025 Looking for a creative, free and family-friendly way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Hepburn Libraries have a jam-packed program of hands-on activities, workshops and storytime sessions guaranteed to spark imaginations and keep boredom at bay. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities
Trentham best tiny town in Australia Published on 03 September 2025 This morning Trentham was officially named the Top Tiny Tourism Town at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards, against some formidable competition, including Robe (SA), Kalbarri (WA), Huskisson (NSW), Stanley (Tas) and Town of 1770 (Qld). Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Suite of recovery events on offer to help prepare communities Published on 11 August 2025 Council has planned several recovery and resilience events across the Shire to help communities prepare for emergency events. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Emergencies, Events & Activities, Recovery
Nominations open for inspiring women in Hepburn Shire Published on 04 August 2025 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heather Mutimer Honour Roll, celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) in Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Committees, Community, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration