Local News
Daylesford Property Listings Fall as Seller Expectations Shift
The number of houses for sale in the Daylesford area has fallen over the past quarter, with evidence that lower asking prices are drawing more buyers into the market.
Lake Daylesford Change Rooms Closed for Safety Works
The Hepburn Shire Council has temporarily closed the change rooms at Lake Daylesford following a recent building safety inspection.
State Grants Fund Shire-Wide Disaster Preparedness Events
A series of free emergency preparedness and resilience events will be rolled out across Hepburn Shire in the coming months, thanks to full funding from the Victorian Government’s Community Recovery Hub and Local Government Support Fund grants program.
Final Home and Away Round for Footy and Netball This Weekend
A strong win by Daylesford Seniors over Clunes has lifted them into contention for the top four as the final round of the CHFL home and away season comes to a close. In netball, Daylesford and Hepburn are 1 and 2 at the top of the A Grade ladder with Daylesford undefeated after 15 games.
Growing Community Connections – Notes from the DNC
Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is a place where skills are shared, stories are treasured, friendships are grown — and every single person is welcome.
The Block 2025 Daylesford Listings Go Live
Listings for the five homes featured in The Block 2025 have been published on Domain.com. Price guides for the homes are in the range of $3 million to $3.3 million.
Healthy Daylesford: Put a Spring in Your Step
While engaging in regular exercise is important during all life stages, there is a growing body of evidence of it’s importance as we age. Andrew Gallagher explains the “Put a Spring in Your Step” program offered by Springs medical.
Nominations Open for Inspiring Women in Hepburn Shire
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heather Mutimer Honour Roll, celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) in Hepburn Shire.
Plantfulness – Notes From the DNC
The DNC Paddock Project is coming to life, with support from Victorian not-for-profit Plantfulness, whose volunteers recently joined local community members for a day of digging, clearing and planting. And join in a morning tea for a discussion of Elder Rights on August 14.
Coroners Court Opens Inquest into Daylesford Tragedy
A directions hearing in the Coroners Court in Melbourne has set the timetable for an inquest into the fatal Daylesford crash of 5 November 2023, In the meantime, Hepburn Shire Council taken remedial actions to prevent a possible recurrence.