The 84km-long Lerderderg Track between Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh now has its own guidebook, thanks to the Great Dividing Trail Association (GDTA). The Lerderderg Track Walk or Ride Guide was launched by the walking group’s patron, Olympian and marathon runner, Steve Moneghetti, on Wednesday.
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The United Nations International Mountain Day is celebrated each year on 11 December. The Great Dividing Trail Association is Celebrating the Day by leading six walks to peaks in Victoria’s Central Highlands.
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As summer approaches, the 2025/26 swimming season begins for Shire pools on Monday 8 December. The state wide VICSWIM programme administered by Aquatics and Recreation Victoria is again offered this season at Daylesford pool.
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The Wombat Post’s Raquel Stevens has a new job with Golf Journeys, a tough assignment that takers her around Australia and around the world. She recently visited Kenya and shares her experience with readers.
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The long-running discussion about the future of the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve pavilion has reached a turning point. At their regular meeting earlier this week, Hepburn Shire Council voted to renovate and renew the existing pavilion, rather than build a brand-new one.
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Grassroots sport in Hepburn Shire is set for a boost with new funding for local facilities and a program to help families get kids involved in sport.
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Daylesford fans have plenty to cheer about this week with both the Bulldogs’ senior footballers...
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Daylesford Bulldogs’ Senior AFL side produced one of their best performances of the season, toppling minor premiers Dunnstown 10.12 (72) to 9.9 (63) in Saturday’s First Qualifying Final. A Grade netball sides from Daylesford and Hepburn also advanced to Preliminary finals.
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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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The Hepburn Shire Council has temporarily closed the change rooms at Lake Daylesford following a recent building safety inspection.
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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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The soccer field at Victoria Park in Daylesford is set for a major upgrade, with the installation of new lighting funded through the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.
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