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Encore! An Afternoon of Salon Music Gems

Christ Church Concerts are delighted to welcome a return visit from virtuoso violinist, London based Patrick Savage. This will be Patrick’s third concert in...

Barry Golding and the Spa Fairy

The next Wombat Post and Rotary Conversation's guest speaker will be Barry Golding. Barry is an Honorary Professor from Federation University, Patron,...

Costs Awarded Against David Penman

The Magistrates' Court has awarded $180,000 in costs against David Penman following the dismissal of his private criminal prosecutions against former Hepburn Shire CEO...

Who’s Responsible for Those Potholes? A Guide to Getting Them Fixed in Hepburn Shire

Potholes are a persistent frustration for residents and businesses across Hepburn Shire—a hazard that can damage vehicles, create safety risks, and turn a smooth...

Backing live music venues and artists

The Victorian State Government is backing Victorian businesses, with grants for live music venues and local musicians in Macedon. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has...

Now is the time to prepare properties for the fire season

With another fire season approaching, Hepburn Shire Council is encouraging property owners to begin preparing their properties now, rather than waiting until temperatures rise...

Global Stories on Local Ground: World Press Photo Comes to Ballarat

For those who made the pilgrimage to Ballarat for the Foto Biennale, the arrival of World Press Photo at Ballarat's Art Gallery later this...

Mayor returns with focus on rebuilding trust and tackling financial problems

Hepburn Shire’s elected councillors are back in office after being stood down during the private prosecution of councillors, with the Mayor saying the experience has strengthened relationships within the council and provided an opportunity for a fresh start.

Bullarto Station rolls out new look

Minister for Rural and Regional Development, Michaela Settle and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas MP visited Bullarto, near Daylesford, to mark completion of upgrade to the Bullarto Station, which were supported by $42,000 from the Government’s Tiny Towns Fund.

Family Violence Laws Strengthened

The Victorian Government has introduced legislation to strengthen protections for victim-survivors by criminalising coercive control, strengthening intervention orders and increasing protections against discrimination. 

What’s cooking in the Neighbourhood?

The official opening of the new kitchen at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre occurred last week. The kitchen will be the new home of the Good Grub Club.

Janet Dore appointed Interim CEO

Janet Dore has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Hepburn Shire Council. The decision was made at a Special Meeting of Council earlier this week.

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