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
2025/26 gravel resheet program wraps up Published on 15 January 2026 This week, resheeting of Jubilee Road in Sulky will finish up, marking the end of our annual resheet program for this financial year. Tagged as: , Community, Improvement Works, Projects
Have a say on the draft Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve Masterplan Published on 14 January 2026 Council is preparing a Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve Masterplan to guide future improvements, remediation and new works within the reserve. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, Projects
Tenders awarded to deliver soccer lights and road improvements Published on 17 December 2025 At the meeting last night, Council awarded two important contracts that will deliver significant improvements in the Victoria Park precinct. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council meeting, Improvement Works, Projects
New Victoria Park Masterplan sets vision for the future Published on 17 December 2025 A revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford was adopted at last night’s meeting, setting a clear direction for the future of this much-loved community asset. Tagged as: , Community, Council meeting, Improvement Works, Projects, Strategies and plans
Surplus Council land sale approved with safeguards for Rea Lands Park Published on 26 November 2025 At the meeting last night, Council resolved to sell a number of parcels of surplus land in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Disposal and Acquisition of Land Policy (Council Policy No. 93(C)). Tagged as: , Community, Councillors, Projects
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