Are Cheese and Salad Art?
Everything from dining experiences to health treatments, travel itineraries to supermarket salad kits, all are lovingly “curated” by connoisseurs and aficionados with you top of their minds.
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Features
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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The History Files: Everything Old Is New Again – A Timely Warning
In these troubled times, we are constantly reminded of the unsettled nature of the international scene. Wars, threats-of-war, re-armament, arms races, increased defence spending, trade wars – all very unsettling and the cause for much concern for us all. But our communities have often (always?) suffered such uncertainties.
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Upgraded Argyle Spring Walk Features Dja Dja Wurrung Art
Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People) invite visitors to connect with Country and Dja Dja Wurrung Culture on the newly upgraded Argyle Spring Walk in Hepburn Regional Park, which now features a cultural art and interpretive trail.
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The History Files:Â Public Transport Fare Reductions Have Always Been Welcome
Recent reductions in public transport fares have been welcome news especially for those in regional Victoria. But fare reductions are nothing new.
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Exploring Culture and Creatures at Words in Winter
Robyn Rogers chatted on HEP FM with two of the guests of Words in Winter, John Long and Heather Robinson, about their new books and about the Words in Winter program.
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Nature Diary: The One Constant Is Change on the Lerderderg Track
Tanya Loos loves the Wombat and Lerderderg state forests. She writes about the wonderful variety of flora and fauna and the seasonal changes along the Lerderderg Track.
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Finding Home and Truth: New Locals Share Their Stories at Words in Winter
For over thirty years, Heather Robinson has been drawn to Hepburn Shire—sometimes as a tourist,...
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The History Files:Â Pic Nic at Mount Franklin
Life was simpler and entertainment was more limited in the early days of Daylesford settlement. An article from a 1959 issue of The Daylesford Advocate describes a Pic Nic organised by a Mr Parker.
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Hepburn Artists Share in Creative Projects Fund Grants
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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The History Files:Â Gold, Gold, Gold
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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How do Hepburn Shire Rates Compare with Neighbouring Councils?
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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