Author: Tim Bach

Transformed Learning and Play Spaces at St Michael’s Primary

What was previously a dark and dated hallway at St Michael’s Primary in Daylesford has been transformed into an open, welcoming and flexible learning and play space. The project was made possible with $2 million from the Federal Government’s Capital Grants Program and an additional $186,000 from the school.

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Community Awards Winners

In a ceremony over the Australia Day weekend at The Mechanics Trentham, Hepburn Shire Council announced the recipients of the 2025 Community Awards, recognising individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the local community.

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Council Begins Work on Strategic Direction

Hepburn Shire Council is is in the process of developing a new Council Plan that will guide its strategic direction for the next four years, from 2025 to 2029. Council is seeking 44 community members to form a Deliberative Engagement Panel to inform the new Council Plan.

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Open Access Libraries Coming to Hepburn

Council will expand community access to its four libraries beyond opening hours by allowing library members to upgrade their membership to access library buildings outside regular opening hours. However, as part of Hepburn Shire Council’s budget savings measures, staffed hours of operation will be reduced at Trentham and Clunes libraries.

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Dean Fire Forces Evacuations

Hot weather and windy conditions earlier this week fanned a bushfire between Dean and Creswick which required about 250 Forest Fire Management and CFA personnel to bring it under control worked.

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