Acknowledgement to Country
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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Café Lotte – The Door is Open!

The hospitality revival is continuing in Hepburn Springs with the latest opening being Café Lotte on the main road this week.  Formerly the site of Frank & Connie's, locals have missed having a venue at this space and are excited about the venue being re-opened.

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Hepburn Pool: A Hidden Heritage Gem

Hidden away on Spring Creek in the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve is the unique Hepburn Pool built in the early 1930s by the Zelman family, who ran the Bellinzona Guest House. It was of Olympic size and hosted many swimming competitions including the Victorian Swimming Championships.

Curtals and Continuo: A Rare Early Music Experience in Daylesford

Daylesford audiences are in for a musical treat on Saturday, July 5, when early music specialists Unholy Rackett join forces with Ensemble 642 for a unique concert of rarely heard 17th-century repertoire. The performance will highlight the curtal, a family of instruments unfamiliar to most modern ears, and the Renaissance ancestor of the bassoon.

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The Cold Truth: How Deliberate Cold Exposure Can Boost Your Health, Mood, and Resilience

Cold exposure, once a survival challenge, is now being embraced as a tool for enhancing health and resilience. The practise of deliberately subjecting the body to cold has gained popularity among athletes, biohackers and wellness enthusiasts. This article explores the evidence about cold exposure to help readers decide whether it is right for them.

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Water Restrictions to Commence in Daylesford and Hepburn Region from July 1

Central Highlands Water will introduce Stage 2 water restrictions across the Hepburn region, including Daylesford, Hepburn, Hepburn Springs and surrounding areas starting from Tuesday 1 July 2025. Extremely dry conditions have resulted in the lowest soil moisture deficit on record in the Daylesford and Hepburn region and water storages have fallen to 30% capacity.

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