Local News
$600,000 to Investigate Water Connection for Six Hepburn Shire Towns
Six towns in the Hepburn Shire could be connected to the Ballarat water supply network under a $600,000 joint Federal–State Government funding commitment.
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.
Hepburn Shire Planning Delays Longest in Victoria
The 2023/24 Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) rankings have delivered a sobering verdict: Hepburn Shire takes longer than any other council in Victoria to decide planning applications.
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.