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Daylesford SES Unit – Recruiting Now
The orange-uniformed crews of the SES are a familiar sight across the region, often working through wild weather and difficult conditions to keep the community safe. The Daylesford Unit is now running a new recruitment drive and encouraging people from all walks of life to get involved.
Wombat Lerderderg National Park Approved Securing Future of Key Landscapes
Victoria’s Parliament has passed legislation to establish the Wombat Lerderderg National Park. The new park brings together more than 44,000 hectares of forest, combining roughly 24,000 ha of Wombat State Forest with nearly 20,000 ha of the existing Lerderderg State Park.
World AIDS Day – Daylesford 2025
Daylesford will mark World AIDS Day on Monday December 1 with a twilight walk and candlelight vigil that invites the community to remember friends, lovers, family members and patients lost to HIV and to stand with those still living with the virus.
Upgrade for Central Springs Road footpath
The Victorian State Government is providing funds to upgrade local walking and cycling links. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shires will share in more than $1 million in funding for small-scale transport...
Movie Time is Coming!
“Let’s go to the movies at the Rex tonight!” We’re not far from being able to do this.
Cr Tony Clark and Cr Shirley Cornish elected Mayor and Deputy MayorPublished on 18 November 2025
Cr Tony Clark has been elected Mayor in the second year of this four-year Council term, for a 12-month period. Cr Tony Clark, who was elected as a councillor in 2024, said he thanked the councillor group for their belief in his leadership and that he looked forward to...
Healthy Daylesford: Exercise and Bone Health in Older Adults
As we age, preserving bone strength becomes a crucial part of healthy ageing. A decline in bone mineral density increases the risk of fractures. But bone health can be improved through diet and exercise.
Good Grub Club Finds a New Home – Notes From the DNC
Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre has announced that the Good Grub Club will soon be moving into the DNC as their new permanent home.
Rotary Gives 100% of Fundraising to Community Causes
Many charities spend a significant proportion of their fundraising on administration, rent and staff costs. Rotary, however, is required by its international charter to direct 100 per cent of money raised from community fundraising to the causes it supports.
Aircraft Deployed as Victoria Prepares for the Fire Season
Ahead of what is expected to be a significant and elevated fire season, Victoria has strengthened its bushfire preparedness by deploying firefighting aircraft ahead of schedule to key parts of the state.