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A Volcano in my backyard? Daylesford Museum
What happens when a creative artist is let loose amongst the old maps, glass plate photographs and treasures held within the bowels of the State Library of Victoria? Blend this thought with an artist fascinated with geology, history and printmaking. Her connection to...
Daylesford Bowling Club Goes Green — With a Twist
After five years of careful saving, the Daylesford Bowling Club is set to make a significant change to its beloved facility, converting its top green from traditional grass to a synthetic surface — and opening the door to year-round bowls in one of the region's most...
Blackwood Hotel Big Freeze Monday 8 June
Things are about to get very cold at the Blackwood Hotel this King’s Birthday weekend, as locals gear up for a fun community fundraiser in support of Australians living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). On Monday 8 June, the pub will host its own Big Freeze...
An Extremely Tight Hepburn Shire Budget for 2026/2027
Hepburn Shire Council has released its Draft Budget for 2026/27 for community consultation. The budget sets out how Council plans to raise and spend funds over the coming financial year. While the budget is responsible, there is absolutely no room for error. As the...
Council Closes Domino Trail Bridge
Council has made the decision to temporarily close a pedestrian bridge on the Domino Trail in Trentham, after independent advice confirmed the structure is unsafe for use. The Domino Rail Trail is a beautiful trail to walk, run or cycle through picturesque bushland...
Hepburn Shire Joins Regional Push for More Road and Bridge Funding
Hepburn Shire Council has joined a coalition of western Victorian councils calling on the State Government to restore funding for regional roads and bridges, with Mayor Cr Tony Clark using the opportunity to highlight the fate of one of the district's most cherished...
Councillor Column: Cr Shirley Cornish
It has been a very busy couple of months in Hepburn Shire. On Friday 15 May, in Daylesford, a rainbow flag was raised to mark IDAHOBIT, an international day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. In 2024 Council launched its inaugural Rainbow Action Plan and formally...
Council support for hospitality and tourism operators
Hepburn Shire Council is partnering with local business Greywoods Consulting to deliver an interactive online webinar, ‘Beyond the Seasonal Rush,’ aimed at supporting hospitality and tourism operators to strengthen their brand, improve marketing consistency, and build...
More Safety upgrades for local roads and streets in Hepburn
More safety upgrades will soon roll out on local roads and streets across Hepburn Shire. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced an upgrade to Stanbridge Street in Daylesford as part of Labor’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program. The State...
Good Grub Club update
The kitchen at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is undergoing a major renovation. The Good Grub Club Daylesford is excited to announce that we have moved lock, stock and barrel to the Daylesford Neighbourhood centre. The kitchen renovation has begun. The old...