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
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
Tiny town Trentham wins big at Victorian tourism awards Published on 24 July 2025 Council is proud to announce that Trentham has been officially named the 2025 Victoria Top Tourism Town in the Tiny Tourism Town category, a remarkable achievement for the town and entire region. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration
Council launches INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan in NAIDOC Week Published on 15 July 2025 As part of this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, Hepburn Shire Council proudly launched its INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), a key milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, respect, and meaningful change. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Djuwang Baring named winner of two LGPro Awards Published on 06 June 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the LGPro Awards, under two categories for its work on Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails). The categories are Outstanding Small Rural Council Initiative, and Community Assets and Infrastructure (Projects $5 Million - $20 Million) and Population less than 50,000. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Honours & Celebration, Projects
Taking a moment to thank our volunteers Published on 20 May 2025 National Volunteer Week 2025, 19-25 May, celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’. Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Honours & Celebration
Anzac Day services 2025 Published on 16 April 2025 Anzac Day services being held around the Shire organised by RSLs. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Council celebrates IWD with Heather Mutimer Honour Roll inductees Published on 05 March 2025 Hepburn Shire Council marked International Women’s Day this evening with a free community event celebrating the remarkable achievements of local women and marking the 20th anniversary of the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll. Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Celebrating our Shire’s women and girls Published on 18 February 2025 Hepburn Shire Council will mark International Women’s Day at a free community event on Wednesday 5 March with inductions onto the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll. Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Council begins development of new plan to shape strategic direction Published on 31 January 2025 Hepburn Shire Council is pleased to announce that it is in the process of developing a new Council Plan that will guide its strategic direction for the next four years, from 2025 to 2029. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Councillors, Emergencies, Environment, Events & Activities, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works, Planning, Projects, Public notice, Recovery, Strategies and plans, Sustainability