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Council support for hospitality and tourism operators
Hepburn Shire Council is partnering with local business Greywoods Consulting to deliver an interactive online webinar, ‘Beyond the Seasonal Rush,’ aimed at supporting hospitality and tourism operators to strengthen their brand, improve marketing consistency, and build...
More Safety upgrades for local roads and streets in Hepburn
More safety upgrades will soon roll out on local roads and streets across Hepburn Shire. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced an upgrade to Stanbridge Street in Daylesford as part of Labor’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program. The State...
Good Grub Club update
The kitchen at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is undergoing a major renovation. The Good Grub Club Daylesford is excited to announce that we have moved lock, stock and barrel to the Daylesford Neighbourhood centre. The kitchen renovation has begun. The old...
IDAHOBIT Flag Raising
On 15 May, Hepburn Shire proudly recognised International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia Day (celebrated on 17 May) and stood with our LGBTIQA+ community as we hosted a flag raising in Daylesford at the community flagpole. Our Deputy...
Compost available for local residents
Hepburn Shire Council (Council) is once again giving away locally made compost to residents. Council has been collecting kerbside food and garden organics for two years, and residents have played an important role by separating food scraps and garden material,...
This 2026 Citizen of the Year is Frank Page
Frank Page has been recognised as citizen of the year, acknowleging his remarkable contribution to the local community. Frank has contributed to the cultural, environmental, and civic life of Daylesford for more than four decades. A Vietnam Veteran, heritage advocate...
Protecting Teenagers from Meningococcal B
The Victoria State Government is making healthcare cheaper and giving families in Macedon peace of mind. Victorian teenagers will soon be protected from the rare but life-threatening disease, meningococcal B. Minister for Health, Harriet Shing has...
Councillor Column – Cr Brian Hood
It’s that time of the year when governments at all levels turn their minds to budgeting. Councillors have been working with officers to compile a budget for 2026/27 and beyond that responds to increasing costs and a tightening economic environment. Constraints on...
Plug In, Power Up: Why Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Are Leading the Electric Revolution
There's something quietly radical happening in our corner of the Central Highlands. Behind the heritage bluestone facades and the woodsmoke-scented winter air, a growing number of households in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are making a switch that is cutting their...
A Tax Reckoning for the Holiday Home: What the Federal Budget Means for Daylesford’s Airbnb Market
For a town where holiday cottages outnumber long-term rentals on many streets, the federal budget handed down on 12 May carries some pointed implications. The sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will reshape the economics of short-term rental...