Local News
Open Access Libraries Coming to Hepburn
Council will expand community access to its four libraries beyond opening hours by allowing library members to upgrade their membership to access library buildings outside regular opening hours. However, as part of Hepburn Shire Council’s budget savings measures, staffed hours of operation will be reduced at Trentham and Clunes libraries.
Dean Fire Forces Evacuations
Hot weather and windy conditions earlier this week fanned a bushfire between Dean and Creswick which required about 250 Forest Fire Management and CFA personnel to bring it under control worked.
Children Get Their Hands Dirty in Joe’s Kitchen Garden
The Daylesford Community Childcare Centre has launched an initiative to raise funds for Joe’s Kitchen Garden, an inspiring project aimed at teaching children the invaluable skills of growing and cooking their own vegetables.
Dja Dja Wurrung Host Community Celebration of International Mountain Day
DJAARA, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, hosted a celebration of UNESCO’s International Mountain Day with a public event at Lalgambuk (Mount Franklin). Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO Rodney Carter said the celebration of International Mountain Day was about sharing Dja Dja Wurrung Culture and vision for healthy Country with the community.
Heads Up for 2025 Events – Notes From the DNC
There are some great creative courses in painting and photography for parents and children over the school holidays. And don’t forget to enrol in the Grant Writing Training Session on Tuesday, January 21. Note that The DNC will be closed from Friday December 20, 2024, until Monday, January 13, 2025.
Highland Gathering Raises the Bar
Highland Cattle, Rough Collies and the return of the Highland Heavy Games (hammer thrown, caber tossing and weight over bar) along with the regular competitions for Pipe Bands and Scottish Highland Dancers, all made for an outstandingly successful 73rd Daylesford Highland Gathering on 7th December 2024.
Funding for Local Sports Clubs
Five local sporting clubs will benefit from funding recently announced under the Sporting Club Grants Program. The Sporting Club Grants Program has provided more than $18 million to community sport and recreation clubs across the state over the past decade.
Little Danger from PFAS in Daylesford/Hepburn Water Supplies
Central Highlands Water has stated that levels of PFAS chemicals in the Daylesford treated water supply is almost negligible because there are no local sources of contaminants.
Council Operational Arrangements over Christmas and the New Year
Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be a number of changes to Council Services. Residents and visitors can stay connected with Hepburn Shire Council during the holiday season using emergency contact numbers and online resources.
Christmas Wish Comes True
A fund raising evening for the Daylesford Cinema Group was a big success with over $1000 raised.
