Local News
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.
Plantfulness – Notes From the DNC
The DNC Paddock Project is coming to life, with support from Victorian not-for-profit Plantfulness, whose volunteers recently joined local community members for a day of digging, clearing and planting. And join in a morning tea for a discussion of Elder Rights on August 14.
Coroners Court Opens Inquest into Daylesford Tragedy
A directions hearing in the Coroners Court in Melbourne has set the timetable for an inquest into the fatal Daylesford crash of 5 November 2023, In the meantime, Hepburn Shire Council taken remedial actions to prevent a possible recurrence.
Mayor’s Message
Hepburn Shire Mayor, Cr Don Henderson, urges residents to respond to the Environmental Effects Statement for the Western Renewables Link and continue to campaign against the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund.
Council to Sell Surplus Properties to Fund Future Infrastructure
Hepburn Shire Council has resolved to dispose of seven Council-owned properties that have been identified as surplus to operational requirements. Proceeds from the sale of the properties will be allocated to a new fund to support future capital works across the Shire.
Bureau Expects Good Rains to Continue in Spring
Good rainfall in June and July has not made up the deficit which resulted from a very dry autumn. Although pastures look green because of recent rains, growth has been limited because of the cold winter weather.
Youth Events Light Up Hepburn Shire This Winter
From disco lights to storytime and dance moves, Hepburn Shire’s youth are in for a vibrant season of activities thanks to a packed calendar of events coordinated by Council’s Youth Development team.