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Victorian Government releases “Plan for Victoria”

Published on 14 March 2025

The Victorian Government has unveiled the Plan for Victoria, a comprehensive strategic document outlining the State’s long-term vision for how Victoria will grow over time. This new framework, which spans up to 2051, is closely aligned with the Hepburn Shire Council’s Future Hepburn rural and township strategies.

Tagged as: , Community, Planning

Gear Up for the Mountain Bike Success Workshop

Published on 13 March 2025

Since the opening of the Djuwang Baring mountain bike trails, Creswick has seen an influx of visitors eager to explore the stunning landscape. Local businesses will now have a unique opportunity to tap into this growing trend and cater to the needs of mountain bike riders and their non-riding companions.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle

Funding secured for battery storage & solar at The Mechanics Trentham

Published on 12 March 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is proud to announce that we have been successful in securing grant funding of $400,000 for a battery storage and solar PV installation at The Mechanics Trentham.

Tagged as: , Community, Emergencies, Environment, Grants, Improvement Works, Projects, Sustainability

Rate cap variation sought to ensure ﬁnancial sustainability

Published on 12 March 2025

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking approval for a higher rate cap for the 2025/26 ﬁnancial year to secure its long-term ﬁnancial future. The proposal, which has recently been submitted to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) aligns with the Financial Vision 2024-2027, which was endorsed at the Special Council Meeting on 10 September 2024.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community

Daylesford Community Facilities project is open for community feedback

Published on 12 March 2025

Designs and artistic renders have been developed for the Daylesford Community Facilities project, and Council is seeking the community’s feedback on the initial design.

Tagged as: , Community, Projects

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

Council welcomes spotlight on region with filming of The Block

Published on 05 March 2025

Australia’s much-loved renovation competition reality TV series, The Block, will commence filming this week in Daylesford.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community

Council joining the party this weekend at the annual ChillOut Festival

Published on 05 March 2025

Hepburn Shire Council has been counting down the days to this year’s ChillOut Festival, Australia’s premier regional LGBTQIA+ event

Tagged as: , Committees, Community, Events & Activities

Council moves forward with road reconstruction projects

Published on 28 February 2025

At this week’s Council meeting, a tender was awarded to Ontrack Civil Earthworks for the reconstruction of approximately 1.9 kilometres of Dean-Newlyn Road in Newlyn.

Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Improvement Works

Councils open day at Creswick Transfer Station

Published on 26 February 2025

On Wednesday 19 February, the Resource Recovery team and Gaia EnviroTech staff opened the doors at Creswick Transfer Station and welcomed councils from across the region to learn about our food and garden organics processing.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Environment, Sustainability

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Victorian Government releases “Plan for Victoria”

Gear Up for the Mountain Bike Success Workshop

Funding secured for battery storage & solar at The Mechanics Trentham

Rate cap variation sought to ensure ﬁnancial sustainability

Daylesford Community Facilities project is open for community feedback

Council celebrates IWD with Heather Mutimer Honour Roll inductees

Council welcomes spotlight on region with filming of The Block

Council joining the party this weekend at the annual ChillOut Festival

Council moves forward with road reconstruction projects

Councils open day at Creswick Transfer Station

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