Tim Bach

Funding to Support Youth Initiatives

Hepburn Shire Council has been awarded a State Government grant to support OCTAVE youth events in our community. The $120,000 of funding over the next 3 years will enable the continuation and expansion of the OCTAVE program, which engages young people in meaningful activities aimed at fostering leadership, skill development, and community engagement.

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Transformed Learning and Play Spaces at St Michael’s Primary

What was previously a dark and dated hallway at St Michael’s Primary in Daylesford has been transformed into an open, welcoming and flexible learning and play space. The project was made possible with $2 million from the Federal Government’s Capital Grants Program and an additional $186,000 from the school.

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Community Awards Winners

In a ceremony over the Australia Day weekend at The Mechanics Trentham, Hepburn Shire Council announced the recipients of the 2025 Community Awards, recognising individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the local community.

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Council Begins Work on Strategic Direction

Hepburn Shire Council is is in the process of developing a new Council Plan that will guide its strategic direction for the next four years, from 2025 to 2029. Council is seeking 44 community members to form a Deliberative Engagement Panel to inform the new Council Plan.

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