Local News
Government Hits Pause on Controversial Emergency-Services Levy
The Victorian government has announced a pause in planned increases in the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund for primary producers and investment property owners while administrative arrangements are finalised.
Daylesford Coles Reopens with New Local Format and Focus on Regional Produce
Daylesford’s long-standing Coles supermarket has been relaunched this week with a fresh layout and an expanded range, marking the first time the Coles Local format has opened in a regional town.
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.
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...
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.
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.