Local News
Local Development Projects in Trouble
A group of Companies developing local boutique accommodation have gone into voluntary administration because they are no longer financially viable leaving a number of local properties in limbo. The affected properties include the historic St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Camp Street, Daylesford.
Multi-Agency Emergency Information Sessions for Residents and Business Owners
Hepburn Shire Council is hosting two events on June 26 to give residents and business owners the opportunity to hear from emergency management agencies about the roles and responsibilities they have in responding to emergencies.
Young Voices to Take Global Stage at TEDx Daylesford Youth
Young people from across Hepburn Shire will step onto the global stage this July in the region’s first TEDx Daylesford Youth event. Around ten students, selected for their passion, ideas and commitment to making a difference, will deliver short talks on issues that matter to them and their communities.
Draft Integrated Transport Strategy Opens for Public Comment
Hepburn Shire Council has released a draft Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) for community feedback. The strategy forms part of Council’s Future Hepburn strategic planning initiative.
Critically Endangered!
Last month, a whole flock of critically endangered Swift Parrots, or “swifties”, were seen in the Dunach Nature Conservation Reserve near Clunes.
Shock Closure of Annecto Aged and Disability Services
Aged care and disability provider, Annecto has announced that it will cease all operations in July 2025, citing financial challenges and shifts in service models as key reasons for their decision. Annecto clients and their families will need to transition their care to new providers in a short timeframe.
Yoorrook Walk for Truth
Yoorrook Justice Commissioner Travis Lovett is leading a 400 km walk from Portland to Parliament House to present the final report of the Commission 18 June. Members of the public are welcome to join Commissioner Lovett in the final stages of the walk.
Mayor Calls for Permanent Reform to Emergency Services Levy
Hepburn Shire Mayor Cr Don Henderson has welcomed the State Government’s temporary reprieve on the controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy but says the measure does not go far enough to address long-standing concerns about fairness for rural communities.
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome – Notes From the DNC
The DNC welcomes a new Coordinator. And if you have a song in your heart, there’s a workshop for you!
Of Droughts and Flooding Rains
Daylesford’s rainfall for May was only 8.6mm, less than 10% of the 87.8mm average. For the first five months of this year we have received 142.8mm, less than half of our long-term average of 287.1mm to the end of May. This follows on from a relatively dry 2024 with rainfall only 74% of the annual average.