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Private Prosecution Against Hepburn Shire Leadership
Hepburn Shire Council have announced that Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson have been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. The charges, which proceed as a private prosecution, have not been...
A Short History of Cinema in Daylesford
Cinema in Daylesford is about to make a comeback at its home in the Rex thanks to the efforts of a dedicated community campaign over an extended period of time. The rise of the Phoenix is the another important step in the history of cinema in Daylesford. The Rex...
Should Hepburn Shire Consider Amalgamation?
Brian Hood In recent days the mayor of the City of Yarra has floated the prospect of amalgamation with neighbouring councils in order to address his council’s financial struggles. In essence he is seeking a larger, more efficient organisation with economies of scale....
250,000 Cheaper Home batteries are powering rural and regional Australia
Over a quarter of a million households, small businesses and community organisations have now installed a bill busting battery under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program, with around half of those installing new or upgraded solar systems at the same...
Giving more kids a sporting chance
The Victorian State Government is making it cheaper and easier to get kids into the sports they love. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced applications for Round 10 of Get Active Kids Vouchers are now open, with more than 40,000 vouchers up for grabs....
Hometime has Bought Daylesford Country Retreats
Daylesford Country Retreats (DCR) has been purchased by Hometime, one of Australia’s leading short-term rental operators. DCR manages around 120 local properties and is one of the premier accommodation services in the region. Founded nine years ago by Brendan...
Iconic Daylesford Town Hall open for bookings
The Daylesford Town Hall has reopened for hire after some significant and essential work to ensure safety and preservation of the building. Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, said that the Town Hall was temporarily closed while...
Councillor Column – Cr Shirley Cornish
On Sunday 1 March, the Bald Hills Creswick Landcare Group facilitated an information session on the impact of landscape change on Creswick's Yarra Gums. The event was well attended, panel members discussed the critically endangered Yarra Gums. The group secured...
Stealing firewood risky business
A multi-agency operation targeting firewood theft in State forests north of Ballarat is continuing to disrupt the work of black-market firewood operators. A Ballarat man has been convicted as an outcome of the operation led by the Conservation Regulator. The...
