Local News
Council opens Environmental Grants
The Hepburn Shire Council Plan 2025–2029 strives for the responsible management of the environment to support wellbeing now and for future generations. Council has announced the opening of the 2026 Environmental Group Grants Program, supporting local community groups...
Funding for Men’s Sheds
What happens in Victoria's Men’s Sheds goes well beyond woodwork and a cuppa. The Victorian State Government is investing in Men’s Sheds to make sure they can grow and expand. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced that a new round of funding is open....
Building a better health system for all Victorians
Better care starts with listening, to removey barriers, improve access and deliver services that meet multicultural community needs. The Victorian Multicultural Health Survey is designed to capture the experiences of a broad cross-section of the Victorian population,...
Daylesford Cinema Holds Screening for Volunteers and Supporters
The Phoenix Cinema in Daylesford is reopening this weekend after a sustained campaign by the volunteers and supporters of the Daylesford Cinema Group. Very appropriately, a screening of the iconic Australian movie 'The Castle' was held for a packed house of...
Pleasant and cooler weather rolls in
Victor Szwed Autumn usually provides some of the nicest and stable weather conditions. March this year has continued this pattern with quite a few pleasant days as well as some cooler temperatures. The Autumn equinox in Australia occurred on March 21st, marking the...
Daylesford Design Takes Top Honors at Melbourne Flower & Garden Show
The prestigious Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building have once again been transformed into a floral wonderland for the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS). This year, the spotlight shines brightly on our own backyard, as Daylesford-based...
Daylesford’s Power Play: Balancing Local Landscapes with the Green Grid
Renewable energy is no longer a peripheral environmental ambition; it is the fundamental pillar of a modern, resilient economy. As the world shifts away from carbon-intensive power, the electricity sector sits at the heart of this transformation. For communities like...
More great schools near every Family
The Victorian State Government is delivering more school options close to home, making life easier for families. Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle today announced school zoning information for Daylesford Secondary College in 2027. “We’re making Daylesford...
Creative Projects Fund open
The Victorian State Government is backing our creative industries, supporting new ideas, creative careers and jobs. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced the 2026 round of the Creative Projects Fund is now open. “Macedon is home to an incredible creative...
Steering the future of local transport in Hepburn Shire
Hepburn Shire is setting a clear path toward a safer, more connected, and sustainable transport future with the adoption of an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS). The long-term strategy, which looks ahead to 2050, will guide Council decision-making on local transport...