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Join the Daylesford Dharma School Free Pathway to Prep Program
The Daylesford Dharma School will be running a free fortnightly program in their Prep classroom to nurture school confidence and curiosity for 4 to 5 year old children.
New Chapter for Daylesford’s Tree of Knowledge
A living link to Daylesford’s past has been restored with the planting of a young English Elm in Burke Square—grown from a cutting of the original “Tree of Knowledge,” a much-loved landmark that once stood in the same spot.
The Block Comes to Daylesford: Local Launch Marks National TV Premiere
Australia’s most popular renovation reality show, The Block, is about to put Daylesford on the national – and international – stage. The 20th season of The Block was filmed right here in Daylesford, and the series premiere will air on Sunday, July 27 at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Daylesford CFA Celebrates Service and Dedication at Historic Awards Night
The Daylesford Fire Brigade marked one of the most significant events in its long and proud history last week with its Annual Service Award and National Medal Presentation Night, held at the Victoria Park Pavilion.
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.
Shaping the Future of Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve: Community Voices Needed
Hepburn Shire Council has begun the first stage of consultation to help shape a new masterplan for the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve—and local residents are being urged to get involved.
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...
Healthy Daylesford: Reflections on Wisdom
Claire Taubert It is no secret that as we grow older, our physical health and capacity change—and in some cases decline. Interestingly, our mental health often improves. Measures of contentedness, happiness and well-being increase over the lifespan, despite a decrease...
Stone Soup: A Story of Sharing – Notes From the DNC
Once upon a time, a weary traveller arrived in a small village carrying nothing but an empty pot and a smooth stone in his pocket. The village, having fallen on hard times, was quiet and cautious. People kept to themselves, convinced they had nothing to...
Look Out! Kangaroo!
Tanya Loos I am driving a rental car at the moment while my Corolla is at the smash repairs in Castlemaine. Unfortunately they know me well - this is the fourth time they have replaced the front part of my car due to "road strike", "wildlife collision", "car strike" –...