September school holidays September school holidays are almost here. Our library and youth teams have organised some free, fun activities for school-aged children. There will be African drumming lessons, craft sessions, and kite-making workshops. It’s the perfect chance for children to get creative, learn new skills, and enjoy hands-on experiences with friends. Celebrated African drummer, […]
Things seemed to go so slowly for a long time but now they are speeding up. The slab is in and now the frame is up and the roof is starting to take shape. It’s still an April bump-in date but at least we can see something happening – which is fantastic. Mind you, we […]
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 […]
