Daylesford Bowling Club is preparing to welcome the community through its doors for a special Open Day celebrating the completion of its new synthetic bowling green. The new green is an important addition to the Club, providing an all-weather surface that can be used throughout the year and creating more opportunities for bowls, social activities and community events. The Open Day in October will give locals the chance to see the new green, meet Club members and have a go at bowls in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No previous bowling experience is needed, with bowls and equipment available and members on hand to help anyone keen to...

Daylesford has claimed its second Central Highlands Football League premiership in three years, running out convincing winners over Dunnstown in Saturday's grand final at Mars Stadium in Ballarat. The Bulldogs won 18.16 (124) to 11.11 (77), a result that hands the club its fifth senior flag of the CHFL era and puts it level with Gordon on two premierships since football returned after the Covid disruption. Daylesford set the tone early, blitzing Dunnstown with six goals to one in the opening term. First-year player Harrison Kol was at the heart of the burst, kicking three of those first-quarter goals to put the Towners on the back foot from...

At its September meeting, Council will receive reports regarding Council’s financial position and the independent review of its long-term financial plan. Interim CEO, Janet Dore, said Hepburn Shire, like many rural councils across Victoria, is facing significant financial sustainability pressures. An independent review of Council’s adopted Long-term Financial Plan is a key initiative in the 2026/27 Budget. “We acknowledge our financial position and are taking proactive steps to manage our budget. In recent years Council has made some difficult decisions, including reducing expenditure and securing a rate cap variation, but further tough choices will be needed in the future to ensure we operate within our means,” she said. Council’s cash...

Entries close for the Daylesford Rotary Art Show on 4 October. Our artist profiled this week, Jude Bodiam has already entered! With more...

Entries close for the Daylesford Rotary Art Show on 4 October. Our artist profiled this week, Jude Bodiam has already entered! With more...