Photo of the Week: Reflections
On a calm, sunlit day in Daylesford, Scott Jones captured this striking image mirrored perfectly in the still waters of the Lake.
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The History Files:Â A Tale of Some Chickens
Locals who keep chickens fight a constant battle to fend off foxes. In 1860’s Daylesford, the fight was the same – only the villain was different!
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Community Rallies to Save Rea Lands Reserve from Possible Sale
A quiet clause added to a Hepburn Shire Council motion has ignited a storm of community concern over the future of Rea Lands Reserve in Daylesford. On 12 August, what began as a small and hastily planned meeting by Betty Rea’s son, Stefan quickly became a public event.
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Hepburn Shire Council Seeks Extension for Western Renewables Link Submission, Flags Key Concerns
Hepburn Shire Council has been granted an extension until September 8 to submit a full response to the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the proposed Western Renewables Link (WRL). Council has outlined the key concerns which will be elaborated in their submission.
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The Block – a Win or a Loss?
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 MoreCitizen of the Year – Danny Moynihan
Daylesford 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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The Forgotten Girls of Myanmar
Luigi Soccio Just as the COVID tsunami began to sweep through Myanmar, I was visiting a Rotary...
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Franklinford’s Aboriginal Protectorate Failed and Forgotten
Barry Golding and Gib Wettenhall It comes as a surprise to most tourists, as well as to some...
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Barry Golding on Local Indigenous History
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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Mixed Response to Pool Proposal
As reported in the Wombat Post last week, the Daylesford Aquatic and Civic Plaza Precinct project...
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The Wombat Post – Connecting the Community
The Wombat Post connects the community for Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Discussion and engagement with one another are the life blood of connected, compassionate and resilient communities. Â Â Timely, reliable and relevant local news and information are central to constructive community discussion and engagement.
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