ANZAC Day services will be held around the Shire on Friday, April 25 from early morning to mid-afternoon. Motorists should be aware that temporary road closures will be in place in some areas and should plan accordingly.
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The great wines of the world, in historical terms, were often sweet. Sweet wines can be made by a number of methods but the most famous are undoubtedly sourced from botrytis affected grapes first used in wine making in Hungary – by accident.
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We are now well into autumn here in Daylesford and Hepburn, and the town is coming alive with a spectacular display of seasonal colour. There’s no better time to grab your camera or phone and capture the colour, texture, and atmosphere of autumn in our region. We’d love to see what catches your eye.
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Danny Moynihan was recognised for 40 years service as a member of Daylesford Rotary Club. Danny has served as Rotary President in 1990/91 and 2024 as well as being on the local Rotary Board for many years.
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Many locals have heard about the Three Lost Children. The Three Lost Children’s Memorial Reserve was created in their memory. And a scholarship established by two of the children’s father is awarded at Daylesford Primary to this day.
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With the turbulence in Australia’s hydrogen sector, what role should Australia play in delivering the green hydrogen the world needs? Join Chris Rowland, CEO of Hadean Energy, to discuss the future of green hydrogen in Australia. This is the next in the Daylesford Conversations series hosted by Daylesford Rotary and The Wombat Post.
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Morgan Williams pays tribute to his father, Trevor, who died last week. Trevor and his wife, Stef, opened the Mingus Gallery, now Radius Art Space, in Hepburn Springs ten years ago.
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Margaret River in Western Australia’s south-west corner is a dream travel destination for wine and food lovers. Plan your visit with this Margaret River destination guide.
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“Mad” Ted Wardle ran a small store and grog shop in Connells Gully but he had grander plans than being a shopkeeper. Many of his schemes came to nothing and name of Lakeside Drive in Hepburn is a legacy of one of his failed ventures.
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The Australian Federal Election will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Voting is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens. Here’s a detailed guide to help voters in Daylesford, Hepburn and surrounding communities.
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The restoration of the Old Macaroni Factory in Hepburn has definitely been a labour of love for “The Jens”, Jennie Wilmoth and Jenni Draper, but the project is just a few weeks away from completion. The Jens talked to The Wombat Post’s Robyn Rogers.
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The Jackson family established an engineering works in Vincent Street and ran the Star Picture Theatre which stood directly opposite the Museum. Jackson’s Lookout, located in Hepburn Regional Park, was built in 1954 by the Hepburn Progress Association’s Entertainment Committee in honour of Jack Jackson’s many contributions to the community.
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