Total rainfall for 2024 was only around 648mm for Daylesford, 74% of the long term mean. January 2025 also was drier than usual. High summer temperatures combined with dry conditions have resulted in serious fires. Warm to hot weather normally continues to the second half of March before autumn conditions roll in, so fire risks will remain very high to extreme.
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The Australian Government has officially given the green light for the Victorian Goldfields’ bid for World Heritage Listing. This recognition would not only preserve its historical landmarks, but also boost local economies, foster pride, and attract people from around the world to experience the region’s landscapes, historic towns, and cultural treasures.
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The Stream Entering Monastery (Tu viện Nhập Lưu) invites the community to come together for its...
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Hobsons Bay city Council has suspended its CEO, Aaron van Egmond, following an special, unscheduled meeting of Council in January. Mr van Egmond was central Council’s purchase of The Rex for refurbishment as a Community Hub but the project was later abandoned because of escalating costs.
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The Friends of Kangaroo Creek, Wheatsheaf, have received funding from the Victorian Blackberry Taskforce to support their ongoing efforts to manage blackberry infestations along Kangaroo Creek.
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