Local News
Generosity Boosts Phoenix@TheRex Cinema Campaign
The Phoenix@TheRex Community Cinema campaign has received a major boost with a $20,000 donation from a Daylesford couple and the achievement of Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. And a Cup Weekend event hosted by David and Yuge Bromley raised another $19,000.
New App Helps Victorians Find the Best Fuel Prices
Victorian motorists can now compare fuel prices in real time with a new feature on the Service Victoria app called Servo Saver. The app draws data directly from service stations across the state, helping drivers find the cheapest fuel in their area or along their route.
Hepburn Shire Council News
Councillor Column: Lesley Hewitt
Cr Lesley Hewitt highlights the new accessible horse mounting ramp at Glenlyon oval and the green waste and frabric recycling services at the Daylesford Transfer Station.
Art Show a Great Success for Daylesford Rotary
The 2025 Daylesford Rotary Art Show, held over the Cup Day long weekend raised more than $12,000 to support regional and overseas projects of Rotary.
CFA Volunteers Are Getting Ready for Fire Season. Are You?
As the weather warms and the landscape begins to dry, local CFA volunteers are preparing for another fire season — and they’re encouraging residents to do the same.
Glenlyon Oval Upgrade Gives a Boost to Riders
A recent grant has funded the construction of an accessible equestrian mounting ramp at the Glenlyon Recreation Reserve. The new facility enables riders of all abilities to take part in activities with the local pony club, adult riding club and Riding for the Disabled.
Remembrance Day: Honouring Service and Sacrifice
Each year on November 11, Australians pause to remember those who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The Daylesford Advocate reported the first Remembrance Day in the township in 1919.
Local Letters of Love and Dementia
Younger local people have shared their experiences of loving a family member who has dementia by making short films containing Letters of Love to their parent or grandparent. These moving films give precious insights to love that endures regardless of the dementia diagnosis.
Dharma School Students Have Fire Safety Messages For Us All
Students from the Dharma School presented the results of weeks of discussion, preparation and hard work in a Bushfire Expo entitled “Stop the Fire in Hepburn Shire”. Each project reflected the students’ understanding of the importance of fire safety in the Hepburn community and their desire to make a difference.