In this first of a series of monthly articles, Morgan Williams, co-director of Radius Art Space, asks “What is Art?” It may be beautiful, ugly, provocative, simple, complex or technically brilliant. Some may love it; others may hate it. It might make no sense or be imbued with complex meanings. But at the end of the day, intention is the key.
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The Drop-in counselling service offered by Central Highlands Rural Health will remain open over the weekend to continue providing free mental health support for anyone impacted by the recent accident. Counsellors will be available at 79a Raglan Street to help anyone directly or indirectly affected by the events including members of the Daylesford community and visitors to the town.
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The growing accumulation of tributes at the sculpture in Wills Square adjacent to the Daylesford Royal Hotel is as much a tribute to our community’s first responders as it is to the victims of Sunday’s tragedy. Our CFA and SES volunteers, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria paramedics deserve our admiration, our thanks and our unreserved support.
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Rainfall for Daylesford and District has been well below average for the past four months which are normally the wettest time of the year. Across Australia, October rainfall was the lowest since 2002 and August to October was the third driest such period since 1900.
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Bloom’s the Chemist in Daylesford is participating in a 12-month trial aimed at making basic health care more accessible and affordable and reducing the load on General Practitioners. Available services include advice or treatment for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) or a resupply of their existing contraceptive pill without needing a prescription and a broader public health vaccination offering, travel health consultations and treatment for mild skin conditions.
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