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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Council Pares Back Daylesford Town Hall Redevelopment to Staged Plan
Hepburn Shire Council has agreed to scale back its ambitions for the Daylesford Town Hall redevelopment, endorsing a staged delivery model in response to financial constraints and uncertainty around future funding.
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The Festive Season is Here Again – And We’re Taking a Well Earned Break
The Wombat Post is taking a break until February 6. We wish all our readers, contributors and the wider community a happy and peaceful festive season.
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Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir was published posthumously in October 2025 and has already had a significant influence in shining a light on the abuse she and many other young women have suffered. It is a raw and unsparing account of her experiences of being trafficked for sexual activities to powerful men.
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Window Wombats Fundraiser off to a Flying Start
The fundraising campaign for the wonderful window wombats is off to a flying start. The wombats,...
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Victoria Park Masterplan Adopted, Funding and Timing Remain Uncertain
Hepburn Shire Council has adopted a revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford, setting out an ambitious long-term vision for upgrades to sport, recreation and event facilities at the reserve, while acknowledging that delivery will depend on future funding and budget decisions.
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The Year That Was In The Wombat Post
As the year draws to a close, the stories most read over the past year in The Wombat Post offer a snapshot of what mattered most to our community. Taken together, they tell a story of a township with a sense of place, protective of its character but negotiating change as it contemplates its future.
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Combine Art and Wine to Tingle All Your Senses
Chris Dilworth and Loique Allain have brought wine and art to Daylesford with their art gallery and cellar door combination at 5 Howe Street. They bring a rich background, having worked, studied and travelled across Europe and Australia.
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