The future of aquatics in Hepburn Shire Published on 24 June 2026 At its meeting last night, Council resolved to establish a representative community panel to help inform the future direction of aquatics across Hepburn Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Health & Lifestyle, Projects
Draft 2026/27 Budget commits $10.5 million to capital works Published on 01 June 2026 Council plans to invest $10.5 million in community infrastructure and assets in the draft 2026/27 Budget, continuing its commitment to maintaining and improving key community infrastructure across the Shire. Tagged as: , Community, Grants, Improvement Works, Projects
Important contracts awarded at May Council meeting Published on 26 May 2026 Council awarded three important contracts at its Council Meeting last night. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Projects
Road safety improvements for Trentham Published on 13 May 2026 Road safety is an important issue across our Shire. Listening to our local community and working with Department of Transport & Planning (DTP), Council is continuing to progress a range of road safety and transport improvements across Trentham, with advocacy and planning works underway, and funding secured for upgrades to local roads. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Grants, Improvement Works, Projects
Funding boost to progress female-friendly change rooms in Creswick Published on 24 April 2026 Planning is underway for new female-friendly change rooms (and associated facilities and works) at Doug Lindsay Recreation Reserve, with fresh funding secured to move the project closer to construction. Tagged as: , Community, Grants, Health & Lifestyle, Projects
Progress continues on Daylesford Community Facilities Project Published on 17 April 2026 Two key components are now underway as part of the Daylesford Community Facilities Project, following Council’s resolution in December 2025. Tagged as: , Community, Improvement Works, Projects
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
The iconic Daylesford Town Hall is open for bookings Published on 02 March 2026 The Daylesford Town Hall has reopened for hire after some significant and essential work to ensure safety and preservation of the building. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Improvement Works, Projects
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 to seek additional funding to repair Wheelers Bridge Published on 26 February 2026 This week, Council made the decision to continue the closure of Wheelers Bridge on Creswick–Lawrence Road whilst it seeks additional project funding, after independent engineering advice confirmed the structure is unsafe for all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Council meeting, Projects