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Council Moves for A Delay in Four Stream Kerbside Collection
Council moved a motion at its February Council meeting to delay the implementation of the four-stream kerbside collection service until the Victorian Government finalises regulations and service standards made under the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and...
Daylesford Man Charged with Aggravated Assault
A 51 year old Daylesford man has been charged with aggravated assault by police following complaints by a solo female bush walker. Sarah Gibbs, a 30 year old woman, made complaints to police that allege she was assaulted by a man while she was alone walking the track...
Council Votes to Retain Wheelers Bridge – Overrules Officer Recommendation
At its regular meeting this month, Council voted to overrule the recommendation of council officers to permanently close Wheelers Bridge and instead seek additional funding from the State Government to repair and reopen the bridge.
Easier and Cheaper to get care for ADHD
Victorians will no longer need to face lengthy wait times or spend thousands of dollars to get care for ADHD. Mary-Anne Thomas, State Minister for Health said “We’re changing the way Victorians can access an ADHD diagnosis and treatment, because income or...
Polystyrene Recycling at transfer stations
Hepburn Shire residents can now recycle their polystyrene at Council’s three transfer stations in Creswick, Daylesford and Trentham. The recycling trial is set to begin mid-February and will run until June 2026 when factors such as uptake, contamination and cost will...
Council Moves to Permanently Close Historic Wheelers Bridge
Hepburn Shire Council will next week consider a recommendation to permanently close Wheelers Bridge at Lawrence, citing significant safety risks and an escalating renewal cost that could approach $10 million.
U3A Hepburn Shire 2026 is off to a Flying Start!
U3A Hepburn Shire has had a very exciting start to 2026! At our U3A Member Support and Registration day on the 28th January at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre our team was able to welcome approximately fifty long standing and new members and assist them in...
Cracking Down On illegal Dumping
People have been dumping rubbish and green waste in the Wombat Forrest and in the bush around the transfer station on Ajax road after hours or to avoid the fees. If you get caught you are up for significant fines and the possibility of a criminal conviction. The...
Exciting Times for the Hepburn Shire Good Grub Club
The Good Grub Club (GGC) has been serving the Hepburn Shire community for 8 years since 2018. The GGC is 100% volunteer run and all services to the community are free. It has been a significant and important meeting place for the local community, especially those...
Whooping Cough is Back!
Before vaccination became available in the 1950, for whooping cough (pertussis) was a terrifying disease for parents. It killed an average of 300 infants a year and thousands of babies ended up in hospital. Unfortunately, Australia is now facing its most significant...