Local News
Healthy Daylesford: What an Exercise Physiologist Does and How They Can Help
An Exercise Physiologist (EP or Ex Phys) is a tertiary-qualified allied health professional who uses exercise to treat medical conditions and rehabilitate injuries.
Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre and Good Grub Club Secure Major Funding for New Community Food Hub
The Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre (DNC), has announced that it has been successful in securing $89,000 through the Victorian Government’s Community Food Relief Program – Local Grants (2025–26) in partnership with the Good Grub Club (GGC).
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.
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...
Wonderful Window Wombats for Auction
Wombats painted by local artists are appearing in local shop windows accompanying the Wombat Christmas Trees decorating Vincent Street. The window wombats are up for auction to support support the Men’s Shed, Rotary community grants and the artists. Get your bids in!
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.
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.