Hepburn Shire Council will replace the eight trees that form the Avenue of Honour at Ullina, in the shire’s west, this spring. The trees are suffering from significant stress due to their inability to thrive in the drying environment. Independent assessments undertaken by arborists recommend replacing the trees with more robust and resilient English elms. […]
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is inviting community members and businesses to help shape the future of local planning by providing feedback on the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme Review. The council regularly reviews the Planning Scheme to ensure it remains up to date, reflects current state and local planning policy, and provides effective tools to guide […]
Nine young leaders have been appointed to represent the voices of young people across the Macedon Ranges. The shire’s inaugural Youth Council has three young people representing each ward, ensuring young voices from across the Macedon Ranges are heard and reflected in council decision making. The councillors will serve as advocates for young people aged […]
The appointment takes Ms Dore from the role of acting CEO to interim until a permanent CEO is appointed. Mayor Cr Tony Clark said he was delighted the appointment of an interim CEO was the first decision made by the reinstated councillors. “Appointing Janet to the interim CEO role provides the organisation with stability while […]
Hepburn Shire’s five councillors and former CEO Bradley Thomas have been cleared of all criminal charges. The councillors, Don Henderson, Tony Clark, Shirley Cornish, Pat Hockey and Lesley Hewitt, are now back at work. A council media release said last week a representative of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) attended the hearing of private […]
Hepburn Shire residents are invited to hear from the organisations which support communities before, during and after emergencies at a free Emergency Services Panel on Tuesday, August 18, 10am to 12.30pm. Hosted by Hepburn Shire Council, the Emergency Services Panel will bring together representatives from emergency services, essential service providers and government agencies to share […]
Five of Hepburn Shire Council’s seven councillors are now stood down after private prosecutions from a Hepburn Shire resident. Cr Don Henderson was stood down in March followed this month by Mayor Cr Tony Clark, then Cr Lesley Hewitt, Deputy Mayor Cr Shirley Cornish and Cr Pat Hockey. The two remaining councillors are Cr Brian […]
Throughout August, the streets of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs will come alive with spontaneous art, literary intervention and interactive moments in the lead up to Words in Winter from August 26 to 30. Through the festival’s Around the Town program, art is stepping out of traditional venues and directly into public spaces, turning everyday streets […]
