Daylesford’s rainfall for May was only 8.6mm, less than 10% of the 87.8mm average. For the first five months of this year we have received 142.8mm, less than half of our long-term average of 287.1mm to the end of May. This follows on from a relatively dry 2024 with rainfall only 74% of the annual average.
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Now that The Block is wrapping much of its work in Daylesford it has disclosed that contestants helped renovate the Phoenix@ The Rex Cinema and foyer, with all costs, materials and labour covered as part of the challenge.
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Matthew Carnell, owner of Daylesford’s Bistro Terroir, was a finalist in the Australia Chef of the Year competition as part of the Food Services Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. And while he continues his work at his restaurant, he’s now working on rebuilding a family winery.
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Filming of The Block 2025 has officially wrapped in Daylesford, bringing an end to months of local buzz, media attention and behind-the-scenes activity in our normally quiet town. With the air date for the first episode anticipated in August, residents and real estate agents alike are already seeing the ripple effects of the show’s presence.
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Central Highlands Water (CHW) is urging Daylesford and Hepburn residents to be mindful of their water usage as the region faces one of its driest periods on record. With rainfall across May tracking at the fifth percentile — among the lowest in over 150 years — CHW is ramping up efforts to manage current supply and safeguard the community’s future water needs.
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