Local News
Iconic Daylesford Town Hall open for bookings
The Daylesford Town Hall has reopened for hire after some significant and essential work to ensure safety and preservation of the building. Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, said that the Town Hall was temporarily closed while...
Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish
On Sunday 1 March, the Bald Hills Creswick Landcare Group facilitated an information session on the impact of landscape change on Creswick's Yarra Gums. The event was well attended, panel members discussed the critically endangered Yarra Gums. The group secured...
Hometime has Bought Daylesford Country Retreats
Daylesford Country Retreats (DCR) has been purchased by Hometime, one of Australia’s leading short-term rental operators. DCR manages around 120 local properties and is one of the premier accommodation services in the region. Founded nine years ago by Brendan...
Stealing firewood risky business
A multi-agency operation targeting firewood theft in State forests north of Ballarat is continuing to disrupt the work of black-market firewood operators. A Ballarat man has been convicted as an outcome of the operation led by the Conservation Regulator. The...
Should Hepburn Shire Consider Amalgamation?
Brian Hood In recent days the mayor of the City of Yarra has floated the prospect of amalgamation with neighbouring councils in order to address his council’s financial struggles. In essence he is seeking a larger, more efficient organisation with economies of scale....
250,000 Cheaper Home batteries are powering rural and regional Australia
Over a quarter of a million households, small businesses and community organisations have now installed a bill busting battery under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program, with around half of those installing new or upgraded solar systems at the same...
Giving more kids a sporting chance
The Victorian State Government is making it cheaper and easier to get kids into the sports they love. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced applications for Round 10 of Get Active Kids Vouchers are now open, with more than 40,000 vouchers up for grabs....
Council News
A new chapter for Central Victorian tourism
Tourism across Central Victoria is entering an exciting new era, with Destination Central Victoria launching a vibrant new regional brand ‘Victoria’s Heartland: Place of Plenty’. The new brand celebrates the richness and opportunity that defines Central Victoria,...
Responsible Pet Management
Council has adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 (DAMP), following a comprehensive service review and extensive community engagement. The DAMP sets out Council’s strategic direction, priorities and evaluation measures for the management of pets across...