Local News
Get Ready: Kingston Agricultural Show Returns This Weekend
The 156th Kingston Agricultural Show is taking place this weekend, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025, at the Kingston Agricultural Society’s grounds on Church Parade, Kingston.
Wombat Hill Water Basin Undergoes Inspection as Pipeline Project Nears Completion
Planned inspection works are underway on the Wombat Hill high-level water basin, a key component of Daylesford’s water supply network, as part of the broader Daylesford pipeline upgrade scheduled for completion in the coming months. The high-level basin, one of two...
Vale Steve Wroe
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the death of Steve Wroe (CEO of Destination Central Victoria) who lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. Over the seven years Steve has been the leader of Daylesford Macedon Tourism he made a significant contribution to...
Council News December
Local Christmas Trees Out and About
The Men's Shed Christmas trees, with hundreds of wombat ornaments decorated by local primary school children are out on Vincent and Howe Street again to add joy and cheer to the Daylesford town centre. Having spent the year hibernating in the shed at Victoria Park the...
Coldest Start to Summer Since 1996
The first of December was the coldest start to summer since 1996 for Melbourne. But the La Nina conditions which bring greater than normal rainfall have eased and the BOM predicts the period from December to March will bring average rainfall.
Daylesford District Community Bank Releases 2025 Annual Report
Daylesford District Community Developments Limited, owner and operator of the Daylesford District Community Bank, has released its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights continuing strong performance and over $100,000 in sponsorships and charitable donations to the community in the last financial year.
Council Condemns Occupational Violence
Council has passed an urgent motion condemning the attack against Council’s Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed its support for all Councillors and officers in the work they carry out and asserted that they are entitled to a safe working environment.
Council Rejects Grant for Daylesford Cinema Equipment
The Daylesford Cinema Group will redouble its fundraising efforts after the Hepburn Shire Council this week refused to grant $50,000 to the growing cinema fund for sound and projection equipment.
The Wombat Post Seeks New Editor
The Daylesford and District Community News Association, publisher of The Wombat Post, is beginning the search for a new editor following the announcement that long-serving editor Tim Bach will retire from the role at the end of the year.