October 27th, 2021Just briefly

Honour Roll nominations

Nominations are open for the Hepburn Shire’s Heather Mutimer (pictured) International Women’s Day Honour Role.
From teenagers not afraid to stand up for change to some of the incredible seniors and every age in between, it’s time to highlight the inspirational women in the shire. Nominations close on November 8. Link: www.hepburn.vic.gov.au

No more library fines

Hepburn Shire Council has joined a growing number of public libraries around the world removing library fines for overdue returns.
Instead there will be a limited borrowing for members who have outstanding items. Lost or damaged books will still have to be paid for, as is the case now.
Those with existing fines will be asked to donated non-perishable food to a Forgiving Tree. The food will be donated to the food banks across Hepburn Shire.

Daylesford Hospital theatre upgrade

Central Highlands Rural Health is planning for the $4.5 million upgrade to its theatre facilities at Daylesford Health.
Construction is expected to commence in mid next year and will require the temporary suspension of surgical procedures for a limited time. Some procedures may be scheduled at Kyneton Health during this time. All other Daylesford Health services including urgent care, acute care, aged care and community services will operate as normal.

Webinars on heat pump hot water

Hepburn Wind is partnering with local provider t2zero (t2z) to deliver an affordable bulk-buy, providing heat pump water heaters for Hepburn Shire residents.
Two webinars, on October 27 and November 8, will demystify the technology, explain the bulk-buy process and give community members an opportunity to ask questions. Registrations: https://heatpumphotwaterbulkbuy.eventbrite.com.au/

Local Law No.2

Local Law No.2 guidelines have been endorsed by Hepburn Shire Council.
Under planting on nature strips there are two main options including natives and edible gardens, relating to vegetation planted from now onwards. The salvaging guidelines focus on improving accessibility to council’s waste transfer station goods while the firewood collection guidelines will protect biodiversity, community safety and allow for the collection of firewood in council designated areas.

Trentham Pavilion

Hepburn Shire Council has awarded a contract for the $2.5 million redevelopment of the Trentham Sportsground Reserve Pavilion to Ballarat-based 4Front Construction.
Construction on the multi-million dollar project will begin in November.