Fine art photographer Marcelle Bradbeer, artists Bek Saltmarsh and Aleks Danko, and experimental opera producer Irene Holub have each received funding from the state governemnt Creative Projects Fund to pursue new projects that span visual arts, performance, and community storytelling.
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During the heady days of the late 19th century, information about mining and miners took up much of the coverage of the local newspaper and was eagerly read and discussed by all.
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Are you thinking that you are being unfairly treated by the 10% increase in Council rates? The Wombat Post did an analysis of municipal rates payable in neighbouring shires and the results may surprise you.
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In 1860, land around Daylesford and Glenlyon was being advertised to a public weary of digging and looking to put down roots in the wake of the Victorian gold rush. With the initial gold fever beginning to fade, settlers were turning their eyes to farming.
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The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens invite community members and garden enthusiasts to a special Taylor & Sangster Lecture on Thursday 7 August at 5.30pm, to be held in Stanbridge Hall.
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Human mark making to communicate began as a way of tracking the sale of goods and services via pictographs in the Neolithic era. But it’s grown to the extent that no human can keep up!
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Claire Taubert It is no secret that as we grow older, our physical health and capacity change—and...
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Our justice system has been very much to the fore in recent weeks, with one case in particular...
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Patrice O’Shea It is easy to say that a person’s contribution to an organisation is...
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Tanya Loos I am driving a rental car at the moment while my Corolla is at the smash repairs in...
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It seems that every day we hear about people suffering dreadful accidents. Accidents were all too frequent in our early history, too.
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It’s nearly the fourth of July and ‘Jaws’ is turning 50. The film contrasts the social and economic conflict for Amity and is an entertaining allegory for Daylesford which faces similar conflicts between including over development and prosperity.
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