Dja Dja Wurrung People of the Central Victoria area are the first Traditional Owner group to register intent to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty. Under Victoria’s Treaty Negotiation Framework, Traditional Owner groups across the state can negotiate their own Treaties, which will reflect the aspirations and priorities in their local areas.
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After several years of volatile growth, new data suggests the property markets in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs may be entering a phase of stabilisation. The COVID-era migration from metropolitan areas and a sharp increase in demand for regional properties fuelled unrealistic market expectations. Conditions have cooled and several newly introduced property-related taxes have subdued investor interest, particularly in the holiday rental segment which was once a major driver of local property demand.
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Hepburn Shire Council has released its draft Budget for 2025/26, outlining a strategy to address ongoing financial challenges through a combination of increased rates and substantial operational savings. The draft documents, which include the Council Plan, Financial Plan, Revenue and Rating Plan, and Asset Plan, are now open for public consultation until 5 June.
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The Blue Tree Project is a grassroots mental health initiative, one of several in the Shire. Youth Mental Health First Aid, the Blue Tree Project and Live4Life aim to address mental health challenges by promoting awareness and equipping community members with the skills to support young people in need.
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National Volunteer Week 2025, celebrated from 19 to 25 May, is a time to recognise the essential role that volunteers play in building strong, connected communities. This year’s theme, “Connecting Communities”, reflects the powerful impact of collective action and civic participation across Australia.
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Morgan Williams considers what he thinks are three types of art practice: Replication, Experimentation and Ideation. And he previews a stunning solo exhibition by Sam Newstead at Radius.
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Many locals were disappointed by the decision by producers of The Block to abandon plans to film a season in Daylesford. The decision will adversely affect local businesses and accommodation providers and my result in higher density development of Middleton Field.
Read MoreDaylesford resident, Danny Moynihan, has been named Hepburn Shire Citizen of the Year. Katie Topp, from Hepburn Springs has been awarded Young Citizen of the Year.
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Luigi Soccio Just as the COVID tsunami began to sweep through Myanmar, I was visiting a Rotary...
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Barry Golding and Gib Wettenhall It comes as a surprise to most tourists, as well as to some...
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I’m delighted to be invited by the Wombat Post to give readers a taste of the local stuff I’ve...
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As reported in the Wombat Post last week, the Daylesford Aquatic and Civic Plaza Precinct project...
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