Local News
Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish
On Sunday 1 March, the Bald Hills Creswick Landcare Group facilitated an information session on the impact of landscape change on Creswick's Yarra Gums. The event was well attended, panel members discussed the critically endangered Yarra Gums. The group secured...
Stealing firewood risky business
A multi-agency operation targeting firewood theft in State forests north of Ballarat is continuing to disrupt the work of black-market firewood operators. A Ballarat man has been convicted as an outcome of the operation led by the Conservation Regulator. The...
Council News
A new chapter for Central Victorian tourism
Tourism across Central Victoria is entering an exciting new era, with Destination Central Victoria launching a vibrant new regional brand ‘Victoria’s Heartland: Place of Plenty’. The new brand celebrates the richness and opportunity that defines Central Victoria,...
Responsible Pet Management
Council has adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 (DAMP), following a comprehensive service review and extensive community engagement. The DAMP sets out Council’s strategic direction, priorities and evaluation measures for the management of pets across...
Nice Rainfalls in February – but drier conditions are forecast
Victor Szwed Three nice rain events in February provided around 54mm for our thirsty gardens up to Friday, just above the monthly average of 45mm. This was after only receiving 3.2mm in January compared to the long-term average of 46.1mm. Our 14 month rainfall total...
Councillor Column – Cr Tony Clark
I hope everyone has had the opportunity to pause and recharge over Christmas. This year is going to be busy and I am looking forward to collaborating with our community, Councillors, officers, our neighbouring councils and state government over the coming year. Cr...
Hepburn Palais to reopen
The rebranded Hepburn Palais is reopening with its original name. The Palais hopes to bring back great live entertainment to the Hepburn Shire. This includes live music, comedy, dancing, theatre, kids' events, and serving as a versatile community space for cultural,...
Making Sport more affordable
The Victorian State Government is delivering practical cost-of-living relief for Victorian families – investing in local sporting clubs so more people can play, coach and volunteer without the extra financial pressure. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has...
Council Decides on which Projects to Ask for State and Federal Money
Hepburn Shire is strapped for cash and has to chase money from the Commonwealth and State Governments for the projects it wants to pursue locally. At this week's Council meeting Council officers proposed 10 projects and Councillors added one more -Wheeler's Bridge to...