Local News
Bulldogs Stun Minor Premiers to Book Preliminary Final Spot
Daylesford Bulldogs’ Senior AFL side produced one of their best performances of the season, toppling minor premiers Dunnstown 10.12 (72) to 9.9 (63) in Saturday’s First Qualifying Final. A Grade netball sides from Daylesford and Hepburn also advanced to Preliminary finals.
Daylesford and Hepburn United Celebrate a Season of Growth
Daylesford and Hepburn United Soccer Club, founded in 1986, has capped off a year of historic growth with more than 200 members now pulling on the red and black each weekend. Membership has surged by 50% over the past two years, with 12 teams – from U8s through to Seniors – taking the field every round.
Community Rallies to Save Rea Lands Reserve from Possible Sale
A quiet clause added to a Hepburn Shire Council motion has ignited a storm of community concern over the future of Rea Lands Reserve in Daylesford. On 12 August, what began as a small and hastily planned meeting by Betty Rea’s son, Stefan quickly became a public event.
Hepburn Shire Council Seeks Extension for Western Renewables Link Submission, Flags Key Concerns
Hepburn Shire Council has been granted an extension until September 8 to submit a full response to the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the proposed Western Renewables Link (WRL). Council has outlined the key concerns which will be elaborated in their submission.
Local Schools Receive Bushfire Preparedness Funding
Daylesford and Hepburn schools are among those set to benefit from State Government funding to help prepare for the upcoming bushfire season.
Final Stage of Daylesford Water Pipeline Underway
Work has begun on the final phase of a major upgrade to the Daylesford water supply. The $25M project will extend the capacity of the Daylesford Water Treatment Plant.
A Nourishing Start for Dharma School Students
The Daylesford Dharma School has expanded its Breakfast Club program, thanks to generous support from the Daylesford Foundation. With renewed funding, the Breakfast Club will now run through Terms 3 and 4, offering free meals two mornings a week for students and their families.
Wombats Set to Invade Daylesford
A joint project between Daylesford Rotary, Daylesford Men’s Shed and local artists will enhance the wombat Christmas Trees which are installed each year along the footpaths in Daylesford’s business district.
$600,000 to Investigate Water Connection for Six Hepburn Shire Towns
Six towns in the Hepburn Shire could be connected to the Ballarat water supply network under a $600,000 joint Federal–State Government funding commitment.
Hepburn Shire Planning Delays Longest in Victoria
The 2023/24 Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) rankings have delivered a sobering verdict: Hepburn Shire takes longer than any other council in Victoria to decide planning applications.