Local News
Final Stage of Daylesford Water Pipeline Underway
Work has begun on the final phase of a major upgrade to the Daylesford water supply. The $25M project will extend the capacity of the Daylesford Water Treatment Plant.
A Nourishing Start for Dharma School Students
The Daylesford Dharma School has expanded its Breakfast Club program, thanks to generous support from the Daylesford Foundation. With renewed funding, the Breakfast Club will now run through Terms 3 and 4, offering free meals two mornings a week for students and their families.
Wombats Set to Invade Daylesford
A joint project between Daylesford Rotary, Daylesford Men’s Shed and local artists will enhance the wombat Christmas Trees which are installed each year along the footpaths in Daylesford’s business district.
Community Rallies to Save Rea Lands Reserve from Possible Sale
A quiet clause added to a Hepburn Shire Council motion has ignited a storm of community concern over the future of Rea Lands Reserve in Daylesford. On 12 August, what began as a small and hastily planned meeting by Betty Rea’s son, Stefan quickly became a public event.
$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.