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Shire Champion Celebrates 40 Years in Rotary

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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Art Elders

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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A Labour of Love at the Old Macaroni Factory

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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Understanding Tempranillo

Tempranillo has soft acidity, medium-bodied with fruity black cherry character and high levels of glycerine, which produces a silky texture. Unlike cabernet sauvignon you can get different styles. Clive Hartley explains.

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Remembrance Day Commemorations

Every year we pause on November 11 to remember the sacrifices many have made in the service of their country. Commemoration ceremony times are listed for the Shire.

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Interview with Patrice O’Shea

Local resident, Patrice O’Shea, was recently awarded an OAM in the Kings Birthday Honours List. Patrice came into the HEP FM studio on Friday 21st for a live interview with Max Primmer and Robyn Rogers who host the Friday breakfast show. Listen to the podcast.

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State Funeral Farewells Aunty Fae Carter OAM

Aunty Fae Carter OAM was a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Elder who was fiercely devoted to improving the lives and outcomes for Victoria’s Aboriginal community. A State Funeral Service was held on Wednesday to celebrate her life.

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Order of Australia for Patrice O’Shea

The long running secretary of Friends of Daylesford’s Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Patrice O’Shea received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the environment and secondary education in the King’s Birthday Honours list.

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Burrow Banter with Tanya Loos

Raquel Stevens talks to local naturalist, Tanya Loos about her beloved Wombat Forest and our wonderful local wildlife. Watch for her book, Living with Wildlife, coming in 2025!

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