Local News
Hepburn Shire Planning Delays Longest in Victoria
The 2023/24 Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) rankings have delivered a sobering verdict: Hepburn Shire takes longer than any other council in Victoria to decide planning applications.
State Grants Fund Shire-Wide Disaster Preparedness Events
A series of free emergency preparedness and resilience events will be rolled out across Hepburn Shire in the coming months, thanks to full funding from the Victorian Government’s Community Recovery Hub and Local Government Support Fund grants program.
Healthy Daylesford: Put a Spring in Your Step
While engaging in regular exercise is important during all life stages, there is a growing body of evidence of it’s importance as we age. Andrew Gallagher explains the “Put a Spring in Your Step” program offered by Springs medical.
Nominations Open for Inspiring Women in Hepburn Shire
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heather Mutimer Honour Roll, celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) in Hepburn Shire.
Plantfulness – Notes From the DNC
The DNC Paddock Project is coming to life, with support from Victorian not-for-profit Plantfulness, whose volunteers recently joined local community members for a day of digging, clearing and planting. And join in a morning tea for a discussion of Elder Rights on August 14.
Coroners Court Opens Inquest into Daylesford Tragedy
A directions hearing in the Coroners Court in Melbourne has set the timetable for an inquest into the fatal Daylesford crash of 5 November 2023, In the meantime, Hepburn Shire Council taken remedial actions to prevent a possible recurrence.
The Block 2025 Daylesford Listings Go Live
Listings for the five homes featured in The Block 2025 have been published on Domain.com. Price guides for the homes are in the range of $3 million to $3.3 million.
Mayor’s Message
Hepburn Shire Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, urges residents to respond to the Environmental Effects Statement for the Western Renewables Link and continue to campaign against the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund.
Bureau Expects Good Rains to Continue in Spring
Good rainfall in June and July has not made up the deficit which resulted from a very dry autumn. Although pastures look green because of recent rains, growth has been limited because of the cold winter weather.
Council to Sell Surplus Properties to Fund Future Infrastructure
Hepburn Shire Council has resolved to dispose of seven Council-owned properties that have been identified as surplus to operational requirements. Proceeds from the sale of the properties will be allocated to a new fund to support future capital works across the Shire.