Local Government
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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Local Government Reporting Exposes Strengths and Weaknesses in Council Performance
The 2024/25 Local Government Performance Reporting data has recently been published for Councils across the state and the result is not flattering for Hepburn Shire Council.
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Surplus Council Land Sale Approved with Safeguards for Rea Lands Park
At their regular meeting this week, Council resolved to sell a number of parcels of surplus land in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Disposal and Acquisition of Land Policy. Council also confirmed that Rea Lands will remain a public park.
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Council Condemns Occupational Violence
Council has passed an urgent motion condemning the attack against Council’s Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed its support for all Councillors and officers in the work they carry out and asserted that they are entitled to a safe working environment.
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Cr Tony Clark and Cr Shirley Cornish elected Mayor and Deputy MayorPublished on 18 November 2025
Cr Tony Clark has been elected Mayor in the second year of this four-year Council term, for a...
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Council Fire Hazard Inspections Underway Ahead of Fire Danger Period
Hepburn Shire Council has begun its annual fire hazard inspection program to help the community prepare for the fire danger period, which begins on 24 November as declared by the Country Fire Authority (CFA).
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