Sport and Recreation

Daylesford and Hepburn United Celebrate a Season of Growth

Daylesford and Hepburn United Soccer Club, founded in 1986, has capped off a year of historic growth with more than 200 members now pulling on the red and black each weekend. Membership has surged by 50% over the past two years, with 12 teams – from U8s through to Seniors – taking the field every round.

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Final Home and Away Round for Footy and Netball This Weekend

A strong win by Daylesford Seniors over Clunes has lifted them into contention for the top four as the final round of the CHFL home and away season comes to a close. In netball, Daylesford and Hepburn are 1 and 2 at the top of the A Grade ladder with Daylesford undefeated after 15 games.

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Can Hepburn Shire Afford to Maintain Our Ageing Outdoor Pools?

The Shire’s outdoor pools are ageing and expensive to maintain. They operate for just a few months each year and yet the cost to ratepayers is significant: approximately $1 million per year. They are not meeting the needs of the community and maintaining the status quo is not viable in the long term.

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Djuwang Baring Recognised at Local Government Awards

Hepburn Shire Council has received recognition for the Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) development. But while the recognition highlights the project’s success, it also comes against the backdrop of ongoing debt incurred by the Shire to fund its share of the $9.4 million project.

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A Win at Home for Daylesford Women

After 37 years, DHUSC’s newly reformed Women’s team has had a strong start to the season. When the final whistle blew, the score was 13 – 5 for Daylesford, the Women’s team taking their first win of the season on home soil.

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