Analysis
The resignation of Hepburn Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas, announced on 29 June and taking effect on Friday 21 August, brings to a close a turbulent chapter in the Shire's administration. It also confronts the Council with...
Words in Winter 2026 returns to Daylesford and Hepburn from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 August. Now in its 24th year, our beloved local literary festival continues its tradition of bringing writers, artists and thinkers to the heart of...
Hepburn Shire Council adopted its 2026/27 Budget at a Special Council Meeting on 30 June, following a public exhibition period and community submissions. The vote was not unanimous: Cr Brian Hood opposed the Budget, citing concerns about the Shire's long-term financial sustainability. Cr Tim Drylie also opposed the budget.
The division at the...
