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IDAHOBIT Flag Raising
On 15 May, Hepburn Shire proudly recognised International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia Day (celebrated on 17 May) and stood with our LGBTIQA+ community as we hosted a flag raising in Daylesford at the community flagpole. Our Deputy...
Compost available for local residents
Hepburn Shire Council (Council) is once again giving away locally made compost to residents. Council has been collecting kerbside food and garden organics for two years, and residents have played an important role by separating food scraps and garden material,...
This 2026 Citizen of the Year is Frank Page
Frank Page has been recognised as citizen of the year, acknowleging his remarkable contribution to the local community. Frank has contributed to the cultural, environmental, and civic life of Daylesford for more than four decades. A Vietnam Veteran, heritage advocate...
Creative Clothing Repair Workshop- Sunday May 17th
The next Daylesford Repair Cafe will be held on Sunday 17th May, with a Workshop on mending clothes creatively. This will be run by Jackie our creative clothes 'menderer'. Bring along any clothes you'd like to creatively mend. Some fabrics and threads will be...
Protecting Teenagers from Meningococcal B
The Victoria State Government is making healthcare cheaper and giving families in Macedon peace of mind. Victorian teenagers will soon be protected from the rare but life-threatening disease, meningococcal B. Minister for Health, Harriet Shing has...
Councillor Column – Cr Brian Hood
It’s that time of the year when governments at all levels turn their minds to budgeting. Councillors have been working with officers to compile a budget for 2026/27 and beyond that responds to increasing costs and a tightening economic environment. Constraints on...
Plug In, Power Up: Why Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Are Leading the Electric Revolution
There's something quietly radical happening in our corner of the Central Highlands. Behind the heritage bluestone facades and the woodsmoke-scented winter air, a growing number of households in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are making a switch that is cutting their...
A Tax Reckoning for the Holiday Home: What the Federal Budget Means for Daylesford’s Airbnb Market
For a town where holiday cottages outnumber long-term rentals on many streets, the federal budget handed down on 12 May carries some pointed implications. The sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will reshape the economics of short-term rental...
Notes From The Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre (DNC)
Neighbourhood and Community House and Centre (NCHC) Week Neighbourhood and Community House and Centre Week celebrates the incredible work happening in local communities across Australia. Every week, more than 400,000 people walk through the doors of an NCHC to...
Community Campaign on Burke Square Calls for Change
The campaign to restore balance in the commercial use of public space, particularly for Burke Square at the corner of Vincent, Albert and Howe Streets in Daylesford has led to the Royal Hotel reducing the seating on the Burke Square Lawn area. A step welcomed by many...