Sport and Recreation

Fishing enthusiasts in Hepburn Shire are set for a fantastic season with thousands of fish stocked in local waterways. As part of an ongoing effort to enhance recreational fishing opportunities, over 340,000 fish have been released into lakes, reservoirs, and rivers across the region.

The Clunes, Daylesford, and Trentham pools were all shut down last week after a fault was discovered in the pool operating equipment at Clunes. Three staff members were affected and required medical treatment.

Five local sporting clubs will benefit from funding recently announced under the Sporting Club Grants Program. The Sporting Club Grants Program has provided more than $18 million to community sport and recreation clubs across the state over the past decade.

Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) was officially opened on Saturday 30 November at the Hammon Park trailhead in Creswick. The 60-kilometre trail network is designed for a wide range of abilities and skill levels.

Bushwalking Victoria is celebrating it’s 90th year by promoting bushwalking through it affiliated clubs across the state. The Great Dividing Trail Association is offering three local walks specifically geared for locals to experience walks close to home that feature some of the iconic forests and waterways in our area.

The state government is offering another round of sport vouchers to assist eligible families with...

A raft of volunteers and committee members at the Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club are bust preparing the courts for the opening of the tennis season at the end of October. There are programs for young and old and players of all abilities.