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Each year the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Australia Day awards recognise and celebrate community members and organisations that make significant contributions to their local communities.

Sustainable Hepburn is a new strategy that will be Council’s updated commitment to environmental sustainability. Community consultation activities will kick off during November with the formation of a Sustainable Hepburn Community Reference Group.

Residents can dispose of green waste for free at our three transfer stations in Creswick, Trentham and Daylesford throughout November

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community?

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This month marks a year since the new Council was sworn in.

SANDY Scheltema's Stories of the Storm series is supported by Hepburn Shire Council, Trentham & Districts Community Bank and the Trentham Lions Club. The series showcases stories of courage, tenacity, bravery and resilience within the community from people who experienced the terrifying storm of June 10, 2021.

Power lines jeopardise World Heritage bid

CresFest 2022 will be a joyful celebration of music and dance

Hepburn Shire Council has begun distributing free firewood

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is hosting free online training

They are Willpower – Lara Vicente, Nicely played – Hugo Lobb, Good deeds – Siena Payne, Skilling it – Gisborne Family Dental trainee dental nurses: Melanie Horvath, Lorissa Koleceg and Abbey Raynor, Well aware – Molly Consiglio and Pure imagination – Mount Players Youth Theatre Leadership Group. The awards are available to watch on Macedon Ranges Youth Facebook and council’s website at mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth

WE MIGHT be seen as the wellness, spa and foodie capital of Victoria, but behind closed doors many people continue to be supported each week thanks to the efforts of Daylesford's Good Grub Club volunteers and community support.

IMAGINE there’s no disability tropes. I wonder if you can.

IF YOU think it's been a long 20 months or so, put yourself in the shoes of the residents of Hepburn House.

EVERY year Hepburn Regional Community Cheer collects toys and gift vouchers to make sure every child receives a toy for Christmas.

I KNOW I should thank my lucky stars living the life I live and being born into a first world community, having hot dinners on the table every night and a reliable car to run around in.

WENT to a function the other day. It was pretty exciting. I even washed my hair. It's not that hard once you get around to it.

The state government is backing regional Victorian events of all sizes, to ensure the state’s diverse and vibrant calendar of community events can continue to thrive.

A pool of 25 finalists has been announced in the 15th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards, recognising excellence in the adult community education sector.

Communities affected by June’s destructive storms and floods will continue to get more help to rebuild and recover thanks to further support from the state government.

Six PhD students have been chosen to help with research as part of the Victorian Grains Innovation Partnership (VGIP) between Agriculture Victoria and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

The state government is backing community-based organisations across the state to encourage people living with a disability to get more active.

Community facilities across Victoria are reaping the benefits of solar and battery installations thanks to the state government’s Solar on Public Buildings Program.