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Help Wanted, Plants Needed – Notes from the DNC

Help Wanted, Plants Needed – Notes from the DNC

Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is calling on the community to help bringย The Paddock Projectย to life by donating seedlings, cuttings, and established plants. And if you have ever dreamed of crafting your own delicious cheese at home, nowโ€™s your chance to turn that dream into a delicious reality!

New Chapter for Daylesford’s Tree of Knowledge

New Chapter for Daylesford’s Tree of Knowledge

A living link to Daylesfordโ€™s past has been restored with the planting of a young English Elm in Burke Squareโ€”grown from a cutting of the original โ€œTree of Knowledge,โ€ a much-loved landmark that once stood in the same spot.

Emergency Services Levy Causes Concerns for Local Residents and Farmers

Emergency Services Levy Causes Concerns for Local Residents and Farmers

From July 1, 2025, a new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy will be introduced across Victoria, replacing the former Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL). While the new levy broadens funding for emergency services beyond fire response, it has generated widespread concern for Hepburn Shire residents already facing a hefty increase in rates.

Big Battery Arrives on Leonard’s Hill

Big Battery Arrives on Leonard’s Hill

Hepburn Energy's 5MWh community battery, "Bessie", arrived last Friday. Bessie is co-located with the wind turbines Gusto and Gale on Leonard's Hill, just outside Daylesford, and is located just below Gale. It has a capacity equivalent to around 400 household...

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