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.
Photo of the Week
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Features
Driver Hospitalised After Speedway Accident
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Local News
LatestQuarterly Property Update: Pressure Remains on Pricing
Feb 14, 2025 | Business and Industry
The property market stabilised in Daylesford and surrounding districts over the last six months. Pressure remains on pricing with many properties that have been on the market for at least three months discounting the asking price range by 5- 10%.
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Driver Hospitalised After Speedway Accident
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Local News
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Exercise and Healthy Ageing
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Health
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Consolidation of Shire’s Building Services
Feb 14, 2025 | Local Government
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Funding to Support Youth Initiatives
Feb 7, 2025 | Local Government
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Something for Everyone – Notes From the DNC
Feb 7, 2025 | Community
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Features
LatestA Family Affair at Kyneton Ridge
Feb 14, 2025 | Features, Living Well
Kyneton Ridge Winery dates from 1997 with 13 acres in vine. Their 2024 Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir is "Highly Recommended". Book online for their free tutored tastings.
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Photo of the Week
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Features
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Be Careful, You Might Be Making a Memory
Feb 7, 2025 | Features
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Where Sponges Go To Die
Dec 20, 2024 | Features
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The Art of Christmas
Dec 20, 2024 | Features
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The Year that Was for the Wombat Post
Dec 20, 2024 | Features
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Living Well
LatestMud, Blood and Gold: Daylesford the Early Years
Feb 14, 2025 | Books, Featured Posts
Les Pitt's Mud, Blood and Gold provides brief vignettes of some of Daylesford’s founders and administrators, a summary of the various goldmines and leads, the development of the Daylesford Hospital, some of the scandals of the era and the establishment of some of the institutions we still have today.
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A Family Affair at Kyneton Ridge
Feb 14, 2025 | Features, Living Well
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Six Peaks Speak – Massive in Size and Importance
Dec 20, 2024 | Books
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Gru
Dec 20, 2024 | Living Well
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Paradise Bookshop’s Review Crew – December Book Reviews
Dec 13, 2024 | Books
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Featured Posts
Gas Leak at Clunes Closes Shire Swimming Pools
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Sport and Recreation
The Clunes, Daylesford, and Trentham pools were all shut down last week after a fault was discovered in the pool operating equipment at Clunes. Three staff members were affected and required medical treatment.
Read MoreExercise and Healthy Ageing
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Health
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to promote healthy ageing. Engaging in regular physical activity can significantly enhance the quality of life, improve longevity and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Read MoreDriver Hospitalised After Speedway Accident
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Local News
A serious accident occurred at the Daylesford Speedway on Sunday February 9. CFA volunteers and Ambulance Victoria officers attended the accident to extract an injured driver from wreckage. The driver evacuated to hospital by medivac helicopter with suspected spinal injuries.
Read MorePhoto of the Week
Feb 14, 2025 | Featured Posts, Features
A fiery sunrise ignited the horizon earlier this week, casting deep oranges, reds, and purples...
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