Potholes and Dodgem Cars

There has been a lot of discussion and debate about the condition of our State and local roads in recent times. Higher rainfalls have been one of the reasons given however, it is also a failure of RRV to fix small problems before they become larger ones.

Joel Chadwick named as new CEO of Destination...

Destination Central Victoria (DCV) has announced the appointment of Joel Chadwick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings significant expertise in regional tourism leadership and a strong connection to the Central Victoria as DCV continues to champion the region's visitor economy and long-term growth.

Statement from the Community Board of the Daylesford...

The Wombat Post is published by the Daylesford District Community News Association (DDCNA), an incorporated not-for-profit governed by a volunteer board and editorial committee. Editorial decisions are made collectively by the committee under our editorial policy, which is published here and includes standing arrangements for declaring and managing conflicts of interest. Recent public commentary has suggested that a member of our editorial committee, Mark Rak, has used his position to improperly influence the Post's coverage of Hepburn Shire Council. That suggestion is false. Mr. Rak's relationship with Cr Lesley Hewitt is declared and has always been known to the committee. Consistent with our policy, he does not take part in...

Photos of the Week

Our photos of the week are becoming more popular. This week we have a set of excellent Daylesford images from photographers, Tommy Campion and...

Joel Chadwick named as new CEO of Destination Central Victoria

Destination Central Victoria (DCV) has announced the appointment of Joel Chadwick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings significant expertise in regional tourism leadership and a strong connection to the Central Victoria as DCV continues to champion the region's visitor economy and long-term growth.

Local students benefit from Camp, Sports and Excursions Fund

Families with children attending schools across the Macedon electorate have received almost $1.68 million through the Victorian Government's Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF), according to figures released by local MP Mary-Anne Thomas.

Join the Conversation on How to Die Well

Most of us will not die suddenly. As Stephen Duckett and I pointed out in the Grattan Institute's Dying Well report, most people die after a...

Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish

The Hepburn Shire budget was recently endorsed by Council. It proved to be a difficult budget considering the financial pressures confronting councils across Victoria due to rising costs, limited revenue growth, rate capping, ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services.

Council CEO Resigns: Where to from here?

Analysis The resignation of Hepburn Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas, announced on 29 June and taking effect on Friday 21 August, brings to a close a turbulent chapter in the Shire's administration. It also confronts the Council with...

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Mayor targeted by private citizen

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. The action...

Photo of the Week – Australian White Ibis

Our photographer, Julie Higgs, has a wicked sense of humour capturing this Australian white Ibis in a compromising position. The Ibis itself is doing...

Healthy ageing workshops to be held across Hepburn Shire

Residents aged 55 and over will have the opportunity to attend more than 30 free healthy ageing workshops across Hepburn Shire under a new partnership between Hepburn Shire Council and aged care provider mecwacare.

Joel Chadwick named as new CEO of Destination Central Victoria

Destination Central Victoria (DCV) has announced the appointment of Joel Chadwick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings significant expertise in regional tourism leadership and a strong connection to the Central Victoria as DCV continues to champion the region's visitor economy and long-term growth.

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Photo of the Week – Australian White Ibis

Our photographer, Julie Higgs, has a wicked sense of humour capturing this Australian white Ibis in a compromising position. The Ibis itself is doing...

 

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Mayor targeted by private citizen

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that the Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. The action...

Photo of the Week – Australian White Ibis

Our photographer, Julie Higgs, has a wicked sense of humour capturing this Australian white Ibis in a compromising position. The Ibis itself is doing...

Healthy ageing workshops to be held across Hepburn Shire

Residents aged 55 and over will have the opportunity to attend more than 30 free healthy ageing workshops across Hepburn Shire under a new partnership between Hepburn Shire Council and aged care provider mecwacare.

Joel Chadwick named as new CEO of Destination Central Victoria

Destination Central Victoria (DCV) has announced the appointment of Joel Chadwick as the new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings significant expertise in regional tourism leadership and a strong connection to the Central Victoria as DCV continues to champion the region's visitor economy and long-term growth.

Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish

The Hepburn Shire budget was recently endorsed by Council. It proved to be a difficult budget considering the financial pressures confronting councils across Victoria due to rising costs, limited revenue growth, rate capping, ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services.

Potholes and Dodgem Cars

There has been a lot of discussion and debate about the condition of our State and local roads in recent times. Higher rainfalls have been one of the reasons given however, it is also a failure of RRV to fix small problems before they become larger ones.

Heatwave HELP Project Concludes

Hepburn Shire communities are better prepared to stay safe during extreme heat following a two-year collaboration between health, emergency management and community organisations across the Grampians region, led by Grampians Public Health Unit.

FRRR and Nutrien community grants open

Nutrien is partnering with FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) to offer eligible not-for-profit groups (NFPs) a share in Nutrien’s $250,000 Community Grants Program.

Local students benefit from Camp, Sports and Excursions Fund

Families with children attending schools across the Macedon electorate have received almost $1.68 million through the Victorian Government's Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF), according to figures released by local MP Mary-Anne Thomas.

Statement from the Community Board of the Daylesford District Community News Association

The Wombat Post is published by the Daylesford District Community News Association (DDCNA), an incorporated not-for-profit governed by a volunteer board and editorial committee. Editorial...

Photos of the Week

Our photos of the week are becoming more popular. This week we have a set of excellent Daylesford images...

Photo of the Week

Queen on the highway is a photo montage.  This was put together with a background of the Australian countryside and a photograph...

The Little Gallery’s Creative Refresh

The Little Gallery in Trentham continues to celebrate visual artists of the Central Victorian region with a fresh rotation...

Pricing your art

A student recently asked me how to price some of their art.  It’s a question we get a lot...

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...

Evening Light

I chance upon this place of old-world charm,All crafted in the bloom of rich delightWhich steals my conscious mind...

Tom Petty “Wildflowers”

This week we will be talking about and listening to Tom Petty’s album “Wildflowers” from 1993. Tom left this world...

The Art of Critique

A couple of years ago I asked a friend if they were going to put an artwork into a...

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Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish

The Hepburn Shire budget was recently endorsed by Council. It proved to be a difficult budget considering the financial pressures confronting councils across Victoria due to rising costs, limited revenue growth, rate capping, ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services.

Council CEO Resigns: Where to from here?

Analysis The resignation of Hepburn Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas, announced on 29 June and taking effect on...