Daylesford’s historic Royal Hotel is set to undergo a significant refurbishment, with nine guest rooms in the adjoining guest house to be upgraded as part of an Accommodation Uplift Project supported by the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.
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Hospitality is returning to Hepburn with the opening of Hepburn Café on the site of the old Harry’s Cafe and with the imminent reopening of the Savoia Hotel.
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Recently, three Daylesford College volleyball teams based at The Daylesford Arts & Recreation Centre (The ARC) had great success at the Greater Western Volleyball Championships in Horsham.
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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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Hobsons Bay Mayor Daria Kellander has since written to the Victorian attorney-general, calling on the state government to officially release a report into governance issues at Hepburn Shire Council.
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Characterized by a dull, aching sensation that can range from mild to severe, tension headaches often occur as a result of stress, fatigue or muscle tension and can affect individuals of all ages. It is essential to understand their causes, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.
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There has been a distinct shift in the seasons recently, with cold nights, a softer blue sky and the European leaves turning red and yellow. And there are changes in our local fauna despite the ongoing drought!
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The Daylesford Fire Brigade has launched a recruitment campaign to attract new members. The brigade is calling on locals from Daylesford and surrounding towns to turn their spare time into something extraordinary by becoming volunteer firefighters.
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The Daylesford and Hepburn United Soccer Club (DHUSC) has launched into the 2025 season with plenty to celebrate—including a historic first for the club and a major funding promise to improve its facilities.
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Hepburn Shire Council is inviting community members to help shape the future of the region by having their say on the draft priorities for the Council Plan 2025–2029. Council is seeking feedback from the wider community to ensure the Plan truly reflects local priorities for services, facilities, and future planning.
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March rainfall of 46.8mm was just above the 44.7mm long-term average. That followed drier than average conditions for January and February. The Bureau of Meteorology modelling suggests that for April to the end of June drier than normal conditions are likely for much of Victoria.
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Flu is shaping up as a major problem this year from May to October. Infections in Australia are already up 50% for the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Vaccination at pharmacies or GP surgeries is recommended.
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