Category: Local Government
Steering the future of local transport in Hepburn Shire
Hepburn Shire is setting a clear path toward a safer, more connected, and sustainable transport...
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Court Hears Arguments in Private Prosecution Against Hepburn Shire Officials
The private prosecution brought by local resident David Penman against Hepburn Shire councillor Don Henderson and Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas has taken a further step, with a filing hearing held at the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on March 26.
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Councillor Column – 18 March 2026 – Cr Lesley Hewitt
Published on 18 March 2026 Since my last Councillor Column, it has been a busy time across the...
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Community grant support for local projects opens
Community groups across Hepburn Shire are encouraged to apply for funding as Council opens the...
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Private Prosecution Against Hepburn Shire Leadership
Hepburn Shire Council have announced that Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas and Councillor...
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Iconic Daylesford Town Hall open for bookings
The Daylesford Town Hall has reopened for hire after some significant and essential work...
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Council Moves for A Delay in Four Stream Kerbside Collection
Council moved a motion at its February Council meeting to delay the implementation of the...
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Council Moves to Permanently Close Historic Wheelers Bridge
Hepburn Shire Council will next week consider a recommendation to permanently close Wheelers Bridge at Lawrence, citing significant safety risks and an escalating renewal cost that could approach $10 million.
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Council Pares Back Daylesford Town Hall Redevelopment to Staged Plan
Hepburn Shire Council has agreed to scale back its ambitions for the Daylesford Town Hall redevelopment, endorsing a staged delivery model in response to financial constraints and uncertainty around future funding.
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Victoria Park Masterplan Adopted, Funding and Timing Remain Uncertain
Hepburn Shire Council has adopted a revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford, setting out an ambitious long-term vision for upgrades to sport, recreation and event facilities at the reserve, while acknowledging that delivery will depend on future funding and budget decisions.
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