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Hepburn Shire Council News
Bellinzona Enters a New Era Under Club Wyndham
Hotel Bellinzona, one of Hepburn Springs’ best-known landmarks, has been sold to US-based Travel + Leisure Co. and will be rebranded as Club Wyndham Bellinzona Hepburn Springs.
$13 Million Expansion for John Curtin Aged Care in Creswick
Creswick’s John Curtin Residential Aged Care will undergo a major expansion following the announcement of $13 million in funding from the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP).
Daylesford Primary School to Rebuild Ramps with State Funding
Daylesford Primary School will receive $545,783 through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program to rebuild five ramps across the school.
The Well @ DNC – Notes From the DNC
The Well is a place to refresh, restore and reconnect. Each week at the DNC, participants will gather for gentle yoga postures, meditation and a warm cup of chai in good company.
Have Your Say on Local Water Services
Central Highlands Water (CHW) is inviting local customers to share their views in the organisation’s Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Extended Dry Conditions Impact Forest Hill Water Supply
Extended dry weather has put pressure on the Forest Hill water supply system, underlining the importance of a recently announced feasibility study into connecting six Hepburn Shire towns to the Ballarat water network.
Dan Murphy Loses Appeal for Local Liquor Supermarket
The Victorian Civil and and Administrative Tribunal has rejected an appeal by the Endeavour Group to build a large liquor store on the corner of Central Springs Road and Bridport Street. While this has been a victory for the local community, it also highlights the imbalance between the resources of local community members and large alcohol corporations when it comes to the determination of packaged liquor licenses.
Glenlyon Pavilion to Be Renovated, Not Rebuilt
The long-running discussion about the future of the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve pavilion has reached a turning point. At their regular meeting earlier this week, Hepburn Shire Council voted to renovate and renew the existing pavilion, rather than build a brand-new one.
Daylesford’s Future as a Tourist Town
Daylesford is a destination town. That brings with it benefits and costs that have to be managed. Planning for the future is all about anticipating change and getting that balance right.