The Guildford Big Tree, a majestic Biyal (River Red Gum) on Djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country), has stood for more than 530 years, serving as a cultural marker and environmental haven. In February 2024, the tree shed several massive limbs but thanks to Djaara’s Guildford Biyal Project, this ancient tree will continue to inspire and unite the community for generations to come.
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Hepburn Shire Council has formally applied to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) for a rate cap increase of 10% for the 2025/26 financial year. This includes an additional 7% on top of the 3% cap already set by the Victorian Government, as the council attempts to secure its long-term financial sustainability.
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The Block showcased their arrival in Daylesford with contestants highlighting the annual ChillOut parade. Locals anticipate that The Block will boost the local economy during filming and construction and will have longer term impacts on the local real estate market as the newly constructed homes become available in spring 2025.
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Every fairway at Hepburn golf course last weekend was sparkling with joy, with lots of tinsel clad golfers getting into the spirit for the annual ChillOut Festival.
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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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