Third places are the physical spaces we inhabit that allow us to gather, connect, form friendships, and socialise without obligation or expectation. They are not about productivity or consumption, they are about presence. Third places are vital for healthy communities, resilient societies and a connected world.
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Hepburn Shire Council has adopted a revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford, setting out an ambitious long-term vision for upgrades to sport, recreation and event facilities at the reserve, while acknowledging that delivery will depend on future funding and budget decisions.
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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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Chris Dilworth and Loique Allain have brought wine and art to Daylesford with their art gallery and cellar door combination at 5 Howe Street. They bring a rich background, having worked, studied and travelled across Europe and Australia.
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The fundraising campaign for the wonderful window wombats is off to a flying start. The wombats,...
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At their regular meeting this week, Council resolved to sell a number of parcels of surplus land in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Disposal and Acquisition of Land Policy. Council also confirmed that Rea Lands will remain a public park.
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Council has passed an urgent motion condemning the attack against Council’s Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed its support for all Councillors and officers in the work they carry out and asserted that they are entitled to a safe working environment.
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The Daylesford Cinema Group will redouble its fundraising efforts after the Hepburn Shire Council this week refused to grant $50,000 to the growing cinema fund for sound and projection equipment.
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The Daylesford and District Community News Association, publisher of The Wombat Post, is beginning the search for a new editor following the announcement that long-serving editor Tim Bach will retire from the role at the end of the year.
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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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