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Blackwood Hotel brings community together this Anzac Day
The Blackwood Hotel is bringing the community together this 25 April for ANZAC Day, inviting locals and visitors to gather in the heart of the hills for a day of remembrance, connection and support for local veterans. With a focus on honouring tradition while giving...
Councillor Column – Cr Tim Drylie
Many people across Hepburn Shire are feeling the strain right now. The sudden rise in fuel costs has landed on top of already high grocery, rent, mortgage and power bills. I am also very aware that more people are turning to food relief and other support just to get...
Dangerous Road to be closed
The intersection of Albert Street and the Midland Highway, where the fatal accident which killed five people in November 2023 occurred, will be closed. Albert Street will terminate in a cul de sac and the area of current intersection will be turned into public open...
Come and support the Musk CFA – a Bush Dance for the whole family!
The Musk Fire Brigade and the Bullarto Hall Committee present the family friendly Bullarto Bush Dance once again for 2026! Since 1943, The Musk Bush Fire Brigade has protected our small but growing community nestled on the Great Dividing Range near Daylesford and...
Community Brass Band: Movie Music and Matinee in May
The Band is organising a cabaret style concert of Movie Themes at the Daylesford Town Hall on Sunday May 17th at 2 pm. Featuring a variety of classic movie themes from several decades, a fabulous opera singer and even tap dancers! It's a bring your own food and drink...
New Avenue of Honour Sign Unveiled
The Daylesford Avenue of Honour was progressively developed after the First World War starting from Raglan Street and running to the Daylesford Cemetery as well as towards Glenlyon. More than 200 trees were planted by the Community. Avenues of Honour...
What’s new at the Pavilion Cafe at the Mineral Springs Reserve
Many Daylesford and Hepburn Springs locals have no doubt been to the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve on many occasions to sample the Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa treatments, enjoy tasting some local mineral water or just to walk the dog in beautiful...
Making sense of home electrification
By Hepburn Energy Across the country, Australians are replacing ageing gas appliances with electric alternatives — heat pump hot water systems, reverse-cycle air conditioning, induction cooktops, rooftop solar. For many households, electrification is now the most...
Is Your Jaw Giving You a Headache?
Andrew Gallagher Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) refers to a group of disorders affecting the joints and muscles that control jaw movement. This condition can lead to pain and difficulty moving the jaw, as well as secondary issues such as headaches and...
Growing healthy communities in Hepburn
Pathway Essentials in Daylesford will be helping more children, young Victorians and their families live healthier lives, thanks to a $49,850.00 grant from VicHealth’s second roundof its Growing Healthy Communities grants program. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne...