Local News
New Virtual Women’s Health Clinic Brings Expert Care to Women in Hepburn Shire
Women and girls in Hepburn Shire now have easier access to expert, tailored healthcare thanks to the launch of a new Virtual Women’s Health Clinic. The free telehealth service, available to all Victorian women is part of a state-wide women’s health package aimed at transforming how women receive care — especially those living in regional and rural areas.
Trentham Named Victoria’s Top Tiny Tourism Town for 2025
Trentham has taken out top honours in the Tiny Tourism Town category (population under 1,500) of the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards—an outstanding achievement for the town and a win for the wider Hepburn Shire region.
FOGO Service Slashes Landfill in First Year, Community Support Strong
A year after launching its food and garden organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service across key townships, Hepburn Shire Council has reported strong results in landfill reduction, environmental benefits, and positive community engagement.
Hepburn Wind to Run Local Energy Literacy Program
Hepburn Energy will lead a regional energy literacy initiative to help households across the Grampians Central West region switch to cheaper, cleaner electric appliances.
Join the Daylesford Dharma School Free Pathway to Prep Program
The Daylesford Dharma School will be running a free fortnightly program in their Prep classroom to nurture school confidence and curiosity for 4 to 5 year old children.
New Chapter for Daylesford’s Tree of Knowledge
A living link to Daylesford’s past has been restored with the planting of a young English Elm in Burke Square—grown from a cutting of the original “Tree of Knowledge,” a much-loved landmark that once stood in the same spot.
Winter Darning Workshop at Daylesford Repair Cafe
This coming Repair Café will include a workshop on darning an item of clothing that needs repairing. Come along and learn from our expert at Mending, Darning and Sewing.
The Block Comes to Daylesford: Local Launch Marks National TV Premiere
Australia’s most popular renovation reality show, The Block, is about to put Daylesford on the national – and international – stage. The 20th season of The Block was filmed right here in Daylesford, and the series premiere will air on Sunday, July 27 at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Help Wanted, Plants Needed – Notes from the DNC
Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is calling on the community to help bring The Paddock Project to life by donating seedlings, cuttings, and established plants. And if you have ever dreamed of crafting your own delicious cheese at home, now’s your chance to turn that dream into a delicious reality!
Daylesford CFA Celebrates Service and Dedication at Historic Awards Night
The Daylesford Fire Brigade marked one of the most significant events in its long and proud history last week with its Annual Service Award and National Medal Presentation Night, held at the Victoria Park Pavilion.