Hepburn Shire has been selected as the pilot community for the Victorian Government’s new virtual learn-to-swim program, eSwim, with the initiative positioned as a timely response to both regional infrastructure gaps and the imminent closure of the Daylesford pool.
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Outdoor recreation could become one of the most important pillars of the Daylesford district’s visitor economy in the years ahead. That is the message behind an upcoming Daylesford Conversation that will explore how walking, cycling and nature-based tourism can build on the region’s existing strengths.
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Sections of major walking and cycling trails across the central goldfields have been closed or disrupted following bushfire damage on Mount Alexander and a scheduled logging operation in the Creswick State Forest.
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Hepburn Shire Council has adopted a revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford, setting out an ambitious long-term vision for upgrades to sport, recreation and event facilities at the reserve, while acknowledging that delivery will depend on future funding and budget decisions.
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Wendy Hogben, a foundation member of Daylesford RDA was named 2025 Victorian Volunteer of the Year for her services to RDA Victoria and David Rak, another volunteer, won the 2025 RDA Victoria Behind the Scenes Hero Award.
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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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