Local News
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.
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.
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.
Daylesford Property Market Softens Despite Upward Trend in Other Regional Areas
While property values continue to rise in many parts of regional Victoria, the real estate market in Daylesford and the broader Hepburn Shire appears to be heading in the opposite direction.
Youth Events Light Up Hepburn Shire This Winter
From disco lights to storytime and dance moves, Hepburn Shire’s youth are in for a vibrant season of activities thanks to a packed calendar of events coordinated by Council’s Youth Development team.
Tylden-Woodend Roadworks Completed
Local motorists who travel to Melbourne via the Calder have been frustrated for the past two years by speed restrictions on the Tylden-Woodend road put in place because of the appalling condition of the road. However, recently completed roadworks as part of the state government’s road maintenance program will resolve the problem.
Hepburn Shire Council News
Councillor Column – Make Your Voice Heard on Council Plans
Council is seeking feedback on a number of issues including disposal of local properties, the Albert Street intesection, the Hepburn Mineral Springs Masterplan and the Town Hall redevelopment. Make your voice heard through the Participate Hepburn website or at Council drop in sessions.
Hepburn Artists Share in Creative Projects Fund Grants
Fine art photographer Marcelle Bradbeer, artists Bek Saltmarsh and Aleks Danko, and experimental opera producer Irene Holub have each received funding from the state governemnt Creative Projects Fund to pursue new projects that span visual arts, performance, and community storytelling.
FOGO Service Slashes Landfill in First Year, Community Support Strong
A year after launching its food and garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service across key townships, Hepburn Shire Council has reported strong results in landfill reduction, environmental benefits, and positive community engagement.