Local stories, awards, and media coverage help capture the spirit of Trentham and highlight the town’s achievements. This page also brings together community publications and resources that reflect our history, environment, and creativity.
A recent welcome visitor to our historical site was David Kerrigan from Hurstbridge Historical Society. "Wominjeka fellow travellers, welcome again to First Nations Foundation (FNF) and thank you for traveling with me on the road to treaty and reconciliation as we explore a tiny fraction of the histories and lore of the world’s longest existing continuous cultures, that of the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. Last weekend the road took us to Trentham. This historical
Trentham's Forgotten Gold Rush. SAVE THE DATE: 30 November 2025 In 2010, construction on an extension to the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre (cnr Market and High Streets) was halted when a substantial hole opened up amid the excavations. The void was found to be an old mine shaft, about 3m wide and at least 3m deep. After further inspection, the hole was filled with concrete, and building continued ... But ... Why was there a mine shaft in the middle of Trentham township? In se
Council is proud to announce that Trentham has been officially named the 2025 Victoria Top Tourism Town in the Tiny Tourism Town category, a remarkable achievement for the town and entire region.