Setting the record straight

A number of social media posts have made hostile and inaccurate claims about our story on the private prosecution of Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson. We want to address these directly. The story is solid The story reports on a private prosecution brought by David Penman against Mr Thomas and Cr Henderson. It is grounded in matters of public record and reputable media reporting including by the ABC, which we linked to prominently.  The story notes that proceedings have been delayed, and that under State Government legislation Cr Henderson is required to stand down from Council while the prosecution continues. These are facts. The...

Private Prosecution Saga Continues

A private prosecution brought by Daylesford businessman David Penman against Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson has encountered procedural difficulties as it moves through the Ballarat Magistrates' Court.

Calling all artists…Parliament house Artist-in-residence program is open

The Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program is now open for expressions of interest in Canberra. Open to visual artists over the age of 18 – it...

Setting the record straight

A number of social media posts have made hostile and inaccurate claims about our story on the private prosecution of Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson. We want to address these directly. The story is solid The...

Watch out for Wildlife on the roads this Winter

AAMI data shows wildlife collisions are a major road safety issue, with 41 per cent of Australian drivers having hit an animal and more than 24,000 wildlife collision claims lodged in 2025, most commonly in winter and low‑light conditions.  Driver reactions are increasing...

Glenn Musto at the Cosmo

On Saturday 20 June, Central Highlands songwriter Glenn Musto will present a special afternoon performance at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham, blending live music,...

Councillor Column – Cr Lesley Hewitt

I have just return from a walking holiday in Japan where I was surprised to find that there were no public rubbish bins readily accessible. I was told that after the 1995 sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo subway...

Councillor Column – Cr Tim Drylie

As we mark National Reconciliation Week, I am reflecting on how government decisions shape people’s lives across generations, for better or worse. It is a time to recognise our shared history though Treaty, honour truth telling, and recommit to fairness, respect...

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Setting the record straight

A number of social media posts have made hostile and inaccurate claims about our story on the private prosecution of Hepburn Shire Council CEO...

Daylesford Hospital Campaigners Say Safe Seats Are Being Left Behind

For years, Daylesford residents have campaigned for a modern hospital to replace the town's ageing health facility. Despite extensive community advocacy, fundraising efforts and...

Phoenix Cinema – New screenings

Outer Space and Inner Minds A film scandalous in its day, a classic thriller and a visitor from outer space are among new offerings at...

Cockatoos Leaving Their Mark on Daylesford Homes

Residents across Daylesford and surrounding districts are reporting increasing damage to timber homes and other property caused by flocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos, prompting calls...

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Daylesford Hospital Campaigners Say Safe Seats Are Being Left Behind

For years, Daylesford residents have campaigned for a modern hospital to replace the town's ageing health facility. Despite extensive community advocacy, fundraising efforts and...

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Setting the record straight

A number of social media posts have made hostile and inaccurate claims about our story on the private prosecution of Hepburn Shire Council CEO...

Daylesford Hospital Campaigners Say Safe Seats Are Being Left Behind

For years, Daylesford residents have campaigned for a modern hospital to replace the town's ageing health facility. Despite extensive community advocacy, fundraising efforts and...

Phoenix Cinema – New screenings

Outer Space and Inner Minds A film scandalous in its day, a classic thriller and a visitor from outer space are among new offerings at...

Cockatoos Leaving Their Mark on Daylesford Homes

Residents across Daylesford and surrounding districts are reporting increasing damage to timber homes and other property caused by flocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos, prompting calls...

The Royal Did Not Have a Valid Permit at the Time of the Crash

Evidence at the coronial inquiry into the deadly crash in front of the Royal Hotel in November 2023 indicates that at the time...

Private Prosecution Saga Continues

A private prosecution brought by Daylesford businessman David Penman against Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson has encountered procedural difficulties as it moves through the Ballarat Magistrates' Court.

Councillor Column – Cr Lesley Hewitt

I have just return from a walking holiday in Japan where I was surprised to find that there were no public rubbish bins readily...

Bird Count Results are in and Magpies are on top

Over 5 million birds counted, 64,000 participants submitted a combined 153,000 checklists and 621 different species observed. The results of BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count...

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Winter Sounds returns to cool country this August with Magic Dirt, Augie March, Public Figures, Kate Miller-Heidke and more. Rug up for a weekend in...

Australia Post opens Community Grant applications

Australia Post is calling on community organisations across Victoria to apply for its Community Grants Program, following another successful year of supporting grassroots initiatives...
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Calling all artists…Parliament house Artist-in-residence program is open

The Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program is now open for expressions of interest in Canberra. Open to visual artists over the...

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Councillor Column – Cr Lesley Hewitt

I have just return from a walking holiday in Japan where I was surprised to find that there were...

Councillor Column – Cr Tim Drylie

As we mark National Reconciliation Week, I am reflecting on how government decisions shape people’s lives across generations, for better...