The Advocate

The Hepburn Advocate is a complimentary weekly publication that reaches communities in the Hepburn Shire, covering areas such as Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Glenlyon, Hepburn, and Trentham.

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Suspects extradited after botched kidnapping and ransom bid in beachside unit

1 day ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Anna Houlahan

A gang of alleged kidnappers has been extradited across state borders after police said two people were held hostage in a beachside apartment during a failed ransom plot. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperFour men have been extradited from NSW to Queensland to face charges over the alleged Maroochydore kidnapping in April 2025.
Community mourns loss of murdered teenager

1 day ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Allanah Sciberras |Maeve Bannister

Crowds have gathered to share their grief at a candlelight vigil for slain teen Pheobe Bishop. Photo: John Wilson/AAP PHOTOSAlleged murder victim Pheobe Bishop has been remembered by her loved ones as fiercely protective and gentle to those hurting as the community gathered at a candlelight vigil. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Bail granted to 19-year-old woman accused of weapons charges, bail breaches

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Bail has been granted to a Wendouree woman accused of multiple bail breaches and illegally possessing a handgun. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperLillian Ward, 19, faced the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon after her arrest earlier in the day on multiple outstanding warrants.
Alleged would-be thief tries to swipe golden Merc twice in Creswick

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

A golden Mercedes-Benz was almost stolen twice by a teen suffering from a psychotic episode, according to police. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperOn Wednesday, 19-year-old Makai Stratton faced the Ballarat Magistrates' Court from custody, following his arrest for attempted vehicle theft that morning.
Works start on ailing wetlands, could it see a vulnerable species return?

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

The council is hoping that multi-million dollar works aimed at restoring Ballarat's ailing Redan Wetlands will see the vulnerable growling grass frog return to the area. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Wanton violence': Prison for man who broke patron's jaw outside of pub

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

A 24-year-old who punched a man outside of a Bacchus Marsh pub, resulting in jaw realignment surgery, will spend a year behind bars. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperMatthew Sindoni attacked two men outside Flanagans Pub at 1am on June 8, 2024, after the venue closed for the night and patrons were leaving.
Use your mobile phone while driving? Here's why it's not a good idea

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Adam Spencer

Police in the Ballarat region are again pleading with drivers to take care on the roads this long weekend, with the number of road deaths at a 16-year high. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThere have now been 136 lives lost on Victorian roads in 2025, including 10 in the Ballarat police service area.
Who's happy? Who's hoping for a lift? CHFL coaches speak on the bye week

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Jesse Robertson-Torres

It's time to hit the pause button on Central Highlands Football League action for the first time in season 2025. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperWith the King's Birthday long weekend, we won't see any action around the region, but what better time to survey the thoughts of coaches?
Ballarat man allegedly attacks woman cradling one-year-old child

5 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Police have arrested a man who allegedly struck his partner multiple times on the head as she cradled her one-year-old child in her arms. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe incident was said to have happened on the morning of Monday, June 2, at a unit in Black Hill.