Local News
Council Adopts New Road Management Plan
Hepburn Shire Council has adopted its Road Management Plan 2025–2029, setting out how it will maintain and manage local roads, footpaths, bridges, drainage and related infrastructure over the next four years. Community satisfaction with road maintenance was one of the lowest rated items in the recent survey.
Dry September, Wet October – Typical Spring Weather
October rainfall for Daylesford has been above average after a dry September. The BOM forecasts for November to January are for wetter than normal conditions for much of eastern Australia including our area.
Local Heroes Shine at Daylesford Emergency Services Expo
The Emergency Services Expo was a valuable opportunity for the community to meet and reconnect with the people who keep us safe: our local emergency services personnel.
Kingston’s Algerian Oak Voted Victorian Tree of the Year 2025
The Algerian Oak in Kingston has been named the 2025 Victorian Tree of the Year, receiving more than 40 per cent of the public vote in the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) competition. The tree’s nomination and popular vote followed a strong community campaign to highlight concerns about its future as it stands in the path of the Western Renewables Link.
High Stakes and Low Bids: The Premiere Auction for The Block in Daylesford
Anticipation ran high for the auction of The Block’s 2025 houses last weekend but the results proved a mixed bag with one selling well over the reserve and two others passed in.
Are Drugs the Solution to Weight Gain?
The next Daylesford Conversation is about Ozempic, the new widely promoted weight loss drug. Is it a miracle or a risky mirage? It is not surprising there has been huge demand for Ozempic and similar drugs. Two thirds of Australian adults and one in four children are...
Australia Post Support for Daylesford Conversations
The Wombat Post and Daylesford Rotary are grateful for the support we have received from Australia Post for our Daylesford Conversations series.
Glenlyon Firefighter on 240km Trek to Boost Brigade Equipment
Glenlyon CFA member Shaun Gedge is putting his boots and his determination to the test, walking 240 kilometres around the Brigade’s response area to raise funds for new firefighting equipment.
Puppets and Patchwork Workshops – Notes From the DNC
Get creative with hands-on workkshops at the DNC in November: Puppet making and patchwork. And there’s more with Juggling workshops to improve your coordination, focus and confidence.
Springs Medical Moves to Full Bulk Billing from November
From 1 November, all patients at Springs Medical in Daylesford will be able to see their GP without out-of-pocket costs, as the clinic transitions to full bulk billing under new federal incentives designed to strengthen Medicare and improve access to primary care.