Your council met. Here’s what it decided.
- Hepburn Shire elects Pat Hockey as deputy mayor for one year
- Hepburn Shire appoints councillors to committees and external bodies
- Cr Bob Sanders elected Mayor
- Ararat audit and risk committee appoints Sanders and Joyce
- Ararat sets 2026/2027 meeting dates, with no December meeting
- Recreation reserve funding across Moorabool to be reviewed
- Lal Lal train station added to community committee’s role
- Moorabool adopts updated transmission line setback policy
- Council adopts the Easement Over Council Land Development Purposes Policy
- Moorabool Shire’s 2025-26 annual report received
- Trentham subdivision approved for 11 lots at 4 Beatties Road
- Daylesford road safety works awarded for $939,825.37
- Yandoit homes approved at 52 and 56 High Street
2 more decisions from Hepburn Shire Council, 27 October 2026
- Ararat Rural City adopts the Council Expense and Support Policy
- Golden Plains Shire authorises certification of its 2025-26 reports
- Beaufort Lake caravan park fees rise from 1 November
- Lexton dwelling and outbuildings application deferred
- Pyrenees adopts animal management plan for 2026–2029
1 more decision from Pyrenees Shire Council, 19 October 2026
- Poultry Club shed demolition proposal opens for feedback
- Darley Park pigeon club building demolition proposal opens for feedback
- Former pony club buildings at Bacchus Marsh reserve face demolition proposal
1 more decision from Moorabool Shire Council, 7 October 2026
- Council adopts 2025/26 financial statements and performance report
- Council adopts $16,652,702 in transfers to reserves for 2025/26
- Council remakes CEO delegation instrument effective 1 October 2026
2 more decisions from Ararat Rural City Council, 29 September 2026
- Golden Plains drops proposed special rates and charges policy
- Inverleigh sporting complex masterplan goes to public consultation
- Golden Plains adopts revised compliance and enforcement policy
2 more decisions from Golden Plains Shire, 22 September 2026
- Glenlyon Pavilion Stage 1 contract awarded to Fairbrother for $336,022
- Motor grader supply contract awarded to William Adams for $516,000
- St Georges Lake Road upgrades contract awarded to Butler Excavations for $411,538
2 more decisions from Hepburn Shire Council, 22 September 2026
- Pyrenees Shire seeks action to curb unpaid rates debt
- Ten Pyrenees Shire Neighbourhood Safer Places noted for the coming fire season
- Approve two-year CWA lease for Darley Civic & Community Hub space
- Start 30-day consultation to rename Bacchus Street (Maddingley) to Rosella Close
- Start 30-day consultation to rename Duncan Street (Ballan) section to Shamrock Court
2 more decisions from Moorabool Shire Council, 2 September 2026
- Ballarat adopts disability access plan for 2026–2030
- Ballarat ratepayers get updated financial hardship policy
- Ballarat changes business event grants and merges grant committees
1 more decision from City of Ballarat, 26 August 2026
- Council adopts Tree Protection and Management Policy
- Council forwards Planning Scheme Review to the Minister
- Council notes Customer Experience Annual Report 2025-2026
2 more decisions from Golden Plains Shire, 25 August 2026
- Confirm minutes of June and August 2026 meetings
- Grant Glenlyon Recreation Pavilion partial demolition permit
- Amend permit for 63 Central Springs Rd gym and Pilates studio
1 more decision from Hepburn Shire Council, 25 August 2026
- Adopted monthly financial statements and performance indicators to 31 July 2026
- Named the laneway “Oak Lane” and submitted it to the Geographic Names Registrar
- Increased CEO procurement delegation to $3 million for Queen Street Housing Support
2 more decisions from Ararat Rural City Council, 25 August 2026
- Endorses revised Ten-Year Asset Plan 2025–2034
- Approves up to $5,000 for RCV campaign signage in Avoca, Beaufort and Landsborough
- Supports Rural Councils Victoria election advocacy priorities, including a $1b fund
1 more decision from Pyrenees Shire Council, 17 August 2026
- Closed meeting to consider CEO employment and remuneration