Local News
Filming has Wrapped on The Block – Ripple Effects in the Local Property Market
Filming of The Block 2025 has officially wrapped in Daylesford, bringing an end to months of local buzz, media attention and behind-the-scenes activity in our normally quiet town. With the air date for the first episode anticipated in August, residents and real estate agents alike are already seeing the ripple effects of the show’s presence.
CHW Takes Action to Secure Long-Term Water Supply for Daylesford and Hepburn
Central Highlands Water (CHW) is urging Daylesford and Hepburn residents to be mindful of their water usage as the region faces one of its driest periods on record. With rainfall across May tracking at the fifth percentile — among the lowest in over 150 years — CHW is ramping up efforts to manage current supply and safeguard the community’s future water needs.
A Win at Home for Daylesford Women
After 37 years, DHUSC’s newly reformed Women’s team has had a strong start to the season. When the final whistle blew, the score was 13 – 5 for Daylesford, the Women’s team taking their first win of the season on home soil.
Council Opposes Emergency Services Levy
At their meeting this week, Councillors unanimously moved a motion confirming Council’s strong opposition to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Levy. The Levy is intended to support a broad range of emergency services in Victoria. It will be introduced next year, including a fixed and variable charge for each property in Victoria.
Council adopts Future Hepburn Implementation Plan
Hepburn Shire Council has adopted the Future Hepburn Settlement Strategy and Implementation Plan. The implementation plan outlines the process for incorporating the strategy’s recommendations into the Hepburn Planning Scheme.
Dja Dja Wurrung Take First Steps Towards Local Treaty Negotiations
Dja Dja Wurrung People of the Central Victoria area are the first Traditional Owner group to register intent to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty. Under Victoria’s Treaty Negotiation Framework, Traditional Owner groups across the state can negotiate their own Treaties, which will reflect the aspirations and priorities in their local areas.
Stimulating AGM – Notes From the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre (DNC)
DNC Annual General Meeting A good number of hardy DNC members attended our Annual General Meeting last Tuesday evening, braving the freezing weather. They heard a review of our past year’s efforts and gained an insight into the Centre’s exciting times ahead. In her...
Daylesford Rotary Recognises Exceptional Service
Daylesford Rotarian Jenny Hopkins has been awarded as a Paul Harris Fellow by her Club and the Rotary District Governor. Jenny has been a tireless member of Daylesford Rotary for six years and is currently managing the Daylesford Art Show for the third year. On...
Water Reservoir Down to 35%, Water Security to be Enhanced
At a public meeting held at the Community Bank meeting room in Hepburn Springs Central Highlands Water (CHW) outlined the need for greater water security given that that current local storages (Wombat, Bullarto and Hepburn reservoirs/storages) are currently at 35% of capacity compared to 65% at the same time last year.
Walk for Reconciliation
Australians are being urged to walk for reconciliation and justice to support National Reconciliation Week. This year National Reconciliation Week is from May 27 to June. This year’s theme is “Bridging Now to Next”. It is 25 years since a quarter of a million people...