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Listening post well attended, more ahead: council

01-03-2025

A robust community turnout has greeted the Hepburn Shire Council’s first public listening post for the year, held earlier this month.

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Hepburn Wildlife News

01-03-2025

Late on a Thursday night several weeks ago a local woman was driving home from a  night out with friends.  As her car headlights pierced the night she glimpsed a jerking movement in the ditch by  the side of the road.

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The rate cut – what it means for the region

28-02-2025

The region’s real estate agents have responded with cautious optimism following the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate cut - dropping the cash rate by .25 per cent. 

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Biodiversity grants up for grabs in Hepburn Shire: groups urged to apply

28-02-2025

Hepburn Shire community groups with a great idea to enhance or protect the area's biodiversity are being encouraged to check out the council's Biodiversity Grants Program which has opened for applications.

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Block watch…

28-02-2025

The Block 2025 is being filmed in Daylesford and the Raglan Street site already has the steel bones of five huge houses up, waiting for the contestants to arrive next month to turn them into homes.

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Calls to reduce limit

28-02-2025

Creswick locals are continuing to call for the speed limit on a section of the Creswick-Ballarat Road (Midland Highway) to be lowered from 100km to 80km amid outstanding safety concerns.

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Fundraising banquet for The Rex Theatre

27-02-2025

A sumptuous feast coupled with an unusual opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most celebrated producer, Daylesford’s Richard Keddie is the latest fundraiser for Daylesford Cinema in The Rex. 

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Police make record family violence arrests

27-02-2025

Victoria Police is making a record number of family violence arrests with new data showing one perpetrator is apprehended every 17 minutes.

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Sellout start to season for Mount Players

27-02-2025

What a fantastic start to the 2025 season for the Mount Players. 

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Spotlight on motorcycle safety amid worrying death spike

27-02-2025

Police say they are currently prioritising motorcycle safety following a concerning number of rider deaths so far in 2025.

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ChillOut 2025 – only a few sleeps away

26-02-2025

It's almost here. ChillOut is only days away with the theme of Rainbow Circus Spectacular. And national treasure Marcia Hines will be there - delivering a huge set of disco mega hits on Friday, March 7 under the Big Top at Victoria Park. 

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Ten drivers clocked at excessive speed in Western Victoria road blitz

26-02-2025

Police have been left dismayed after ten drivers were caught travelling at dangerously high speeds across Horsham and the Wimmera last week.

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Darlings Downunder: reusable product program continued

26-02-2025

The Hepburn Shire Council is again offering residents a reusable product voucher to reduce upfront costs associated with purchasing some essential personal products. 

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Raising spirits: grants open to boost Victorian distilleries

26-02-2025

The Victorian state government says it is supporting local distillers to expand production, create innovative new products and reach more customers.

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Renewable energy projects fast-tracked

25-02-2025

The state government has accelerated the approval of two new renewable energy projects in a move forecast to bring energy prices down. 

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Paralympian to address Hepburn’s International Women’s Day event

25-02-2025

The Hepburn Shire Council is preparing to celebrate International Women’s Day at a free community event on Wednesday March 5, featuring a keynote address by Australian Paralympian Shae Graham.

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Youth fest funding up for grabs

25-02-2025

Victoria's youth minister Natalie Suleyman has announced $220,000 in funding for Youth Fest 2025, supporting up to 110 events across the state.

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Chance to join emergency management planning committee for Hepburn shire

25-02-2025

The Hepburn Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the committee in a voluntary capacity.

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‘It’ll save lives’: a tourism operator’s advice for businesses

24-02-2025

A Cape Otway accommodation owner is encouraging fellow tourism operators to complete the CFA’s Tourism Fire Safety Module after a recent bushfire forced the evacuation of his guests in the middle of the night.

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Community invited to help ‘Shape the Ranges’ 

24-02-2025

Macedon Ranges residents and ratepayers are being invited to share their views on rates, roads, rubbish and more, to help review and refresh a series of key Macedon Ranges Shire Council documents. 

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Recycled water boost for crop research and green spaces

24-02-2025

New water recycling infrastructure in Horsham will help parks and gardens stay green and support the state's agricultural research.

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New ambulance station for Avoca

24-02-2025

Ambulance Victoria (AV) has officially opened the doors of its new Avoca Ambulance Branch, providing local crews with state-of-the-art facilities.

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Workshop to help with on-farm water

23-02-2025

Agriculture Victoria, in conjunction with farmer Anthony Pola, is running a 2-day water workshop at Moyston in Western Victoria on March 18 and 25.

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Battery builder secured for State Electricity Commission renewable energy park

23-02-2025

Victoria is a step closer to completing the first 100 per cent publicly owned renewable energy project in Australia, in a move expected to reduce energy bills and create hundreds of jobs.

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