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The Wombat Post is produced on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung clans. We also acknowledge the neighbouring traditional custodians of the Kulin Nation and pay our respects to all Aboriginal peoples, their culture and lore. We acknowledge that First Nations Peoples have been telling their stories from these lands for many thousands of years.
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The Victorian Government has unveiled the Plan for Victoria, a long-term strategic framework guiding the state’s growth and development through to 2051. The plan aligns closely with Hepburn Shire Council’s Future Hepburn strategies.
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Council Responds to Critical Leaked Draft Report
The Hepburn Shire has responded to a highly critical leaked draft report on the initiation and management of The Rex community hub project in Daylesford. Hepburn Shire CEO, Bradley Thomas, provided a detailed response on the 42 recommendations outlined in the Inspectorate’s draft report that had been put in place during his time as CEO.
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Today’s Medicare has its origins in the Medibank program introduced 50 years ago by the Whitlam Government but the Medicare funding model was not designed to deal with the dramatic growth of chronic disease. A new Medicare model is needed – one that puts more emphasis on keeping people healthy. At the first in a series of Daylesford Conversations, Dr Hal Swerissen will explore new directions for Medicare.
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Clunes Booktown This Weekend
The Clunes Booktown Festival returns this weekend marking its 19th year as one of Australia’s most cherished regional literary events.
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Art of Words
Being able to articulate the creative visual world in rich and evocative ways via words is an essential skill for an artist and designer. Morgan Williams explains.
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