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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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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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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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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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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For over thirty years, Heather Robinson has been drawn to Hepburn Shire—sometimes as a tourist,...
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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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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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