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Private Prosecutions Bring Hepburn Shire Democracy to a...

Editorial Opinion Hepburn Shire Council has reached the point where it cannot function. Not because voters have withdrawn their mandate, and not because the state government has intervened, but because of a sequence of private legal actions that have forced sitting Councillors to stand down. This puts the ball squarely in the Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer's court. David Penman, the operator of a Hepburn Springs accommodation business, has previously launched private prosecutions against Councillors Don Henderson and Tony Clarke. He has now initiated further private prosecutions against Councillors Hewitt, Hockey and Cornish, which has required these Councillors to stand down. This leaves only two Councillors, and...
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Mayor stood down after private prosecution lodged

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual and stood down as a result.
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Potholes and Dodgem Cars

There has been a lot of discussion and debate about the condition of our State and local roads in recent times. Higher rainfalls have been one of the reasons given however, it is also a failure of RRV to fix small problems before they become larger ones.
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Photos of the Week

Our photos of the week are becoming more popular. This week we have a set of excellent Daylesford images from photographers, Tommy Campion and...
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Mayor stood down after private prosecution lodged

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual and stood down as a result.
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Joel Chadwick named as new CEO of Destination Central Victoria

Destination Central Victoria (DCV) has announced the appointment of Joel Chadwick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings significant expertise in regional tourism leadership and a strong connection to the Central Victoria as DCV continues to champion the region's visitor economy and long-term growth.
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Join the Conversation on How to Die Well

Most of us will not die suddenly. As Stephen Duckett and I pointed out in the Grattan Institute's Dying Well report, most people die after a...
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Private Prosecutions Bring Hepburn Shire Democracy to a Grinding Halt –...

Editorial Opinion Hepburn Shire Council has reached the point where it cannot function. Not because voters have withdrawn their mandate, and not because the state government has intervened, but because of a sequence of private legal actions that have forced...
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Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish

The Hepburn Shire budget was recently endorsed by Council. It proved to be a difficult budget considering the financial pressures confronting councils across Victoria due to rising costs, limited revenue growth, rate capping, ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services.
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Private Prosecutions Bring Hepburn Shire Democracy to a Grinding Halt – Minister Must Act

Editorial Opinion Hepburn Shire Council has reached the point where it cannot function. Not because voters have withdrawn their mandate, and not because the state...
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Mayor stood down after private prosecution lodged

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual and stood down as a result.
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Photo of the Week – Australian White Ibis

Our photographer, Julie Higgs, has a wicked sense of humour capturing this Australian white Ibis in a compromising position. The Ibis itself is doing...
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Healthy ageing workshops to be held across Hepburn Shire

Residents aged 55 and over will have the opportunity to attend more than 30 free healthy ageing workshops across Hepburn Shire under a new partnership between Hepburn Shire Council and aged care provider mecwacare.
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Mayor stood down after private prosecution lodged

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual and stood down as a result.
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Private Prosecutions Bring Hepburn Shire Democracy to a Grinding Halt – Minister Must Act

Editorial Opinion Hepburn Shire Council has reached the point where it cannot function. Not because voters have withdrawn their mandate, and not because the state...
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Mayor stood down after private prosecution lodged

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual and stood down as a result.
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Photo of the Week – Australian White Ibis

Our photographer, Julie Higgs, has a wicked sense of humour capturing this Australian white Ibis in a compromising position. The Ibis itself is doing...
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Healthy ageing workshops to be held across Hepburn Shire

Residents aged 55 and over will have the opportunity to attend more than 30 free healthy ageing workshops across Hepburn Shire under a new partnership between Hepburn Shire Council and aged care provider mecwacare.
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Joel Chadwick named as new CEO of Destination Central Victoria

Destination Central Victoria (DCV) has announced the appointment of Joel Chadwick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings significant expertise in regional tourism leadership and a strong connection to the Central Victoria as DCV continues to champion the region's visitor economy and long-term growth.
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Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish

The Hepburn Shire budget was recently endorsed by Council. It proved to be a difficult budget considering the financial pressures confronting councils across Victoria due to rising costs, limited revenue growth, rate capping, ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services.
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Potholes and Dodgem Cars

There has been a lot of discussion and debate about the condition of our State and local roads in recent times. Higher rainfalls have been one of the reasons given however, it is also a failure of RRV to fix small problems before they become larger ones.
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Families with children attending schools across the Macedon electorate have received almost $1.68 million through the Victorian Government's Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF), according to figures released by local MP Mary-Anne Thomas.
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Private Prosecutions Bring Hepburn Shire Democracy to a Grinding Halt – Minister Must Act

Editorial Opinion Hepburn Shire Council has reached the point where it cannot function. Not because voters have withdrawn their mandate,...
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Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish

The Hepburn Shire budget was recently endorsed by Council. It proved to be a difficult budget considering the financial pressures confronting councils across Victoria due to rising costs, limited revenue growth, rate capping, ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services.
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