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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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Burrow Banter with Carson White

Raquel Stevens chats with Daylesford Football Netball Club President, Carson White about the pressures of running a country footy/netball club and the way ahead.

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