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 […]
When Komatsu’s Nigel Howard found out that his friend and mentor, forest industry icon Col McCulloch had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, it didn’t take him long to realise that being frustrated couldn’t help. The best thing he could do was to get on his bike and do something useful. Next month, Nigel will […]
Janet Dore has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of Hepburn Shire Council. Ms Dore served as Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Accident Commission from 2007 to 2015. She has also held senior local government roles, including General Manager at the City of Newcastle and Interim CEO at the City of Ballarat, along with […]
