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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The number of houses for sale in the Daylesford area has jumped sharply, with listings up 30 per cent over the last quarter. Recent Victorian Government policies affecting investment and holiday properties may be influencing sentiment in the region.
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The 84km-long Lerderderg Track between Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh now has its own guidebook, thanks to the Great Dividing Trail Association (GDTA). The Lerderderg Track Walk or Ride Guide was launched by the walking group’s patron, Olympian and marathon runner, Steve Moneghetti, on Wednesday.
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The Central Highlands Growers & Producers Hub is holding “Forage & Feast – A Taste Of Summer in the Central Highlands” from January 12th. to February 15th, 2026. Forage & Feast is an exclusive insight into the hidden vibrancy of Central Highlands food culture. flavour, indulgence, and innovation abound in this region so enliven your summer with local culinary talent, impassioned growers, and artisan producers.
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