Local News
It’s Good News Week for Hospitality in Hepburn
Hospitality is returning to Hepburn with the opening of Hepburn Café on the site of the old Harry’s Cafe and with the imminent reopening of the Savoia Hotel.
Volleyball at the ARC – Notes From the DNC
Recently, three Daylesford College volleyball teams based at The Daylesford Arts & Recreation Centre (The ARC) had great success at the Greater Western Volleyball Championships in Horsham.
Daylesford Conversations: Green Hydrogen is Not Dead
With the turbulence in Australia’s hydrogen sector, what role should Australia play in delivering the green hydrogen the world needs? Join Chris Rowland, CEO of Hadean Energy, to discuss the future of green hydrogen in Australia. This is the next in the Daylesford Conversations series hosted by Daylesford Rotary and The Wombat Post.
Van Egmond Resigns, Hobsons Bay Mayor Calls for Release of Rex Report
Hobsons Bay Mayor Daria Kellander has since written to the Victorian attorney-general, calling on the state government to officially release a report into governance issues at Hepburn Shire Council.
Healthy Daylesford: Understanding Tension Headaches
Characterized by a dull, aching sensation that can range from mild to severe, tension headaches often occur as a result of stress, fatigue or muscle tension and can affect individuals of all ages. It is essential to understand their causes, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.
Nature Diary: Autumn Changes in the Gardens and Forests Around You
There has been a distinct shift in the seasons recently, with cold nights, a softer blue sky and the European leaves turning red and yellow. And there are changes in our local fauna despite the ongoing drought!
CFA Recruitment Campaign
The Daylesford Fire Brigade has launched a recruitment campaign to attract new members. The brigade is calling on locals from Daylesford and surrounding towns to turn their spare time into something extraordinary by becoming volunteer firefighters.
A New Era Kicks Off at Daylesford and Hepburn United Soccer Club
The Daylesford and Hepburn United Soccer Club (DHUSC) has launched into the 2025 season with plenty to celebrate—including a historic first for the club and a major funding promise to improve its facilities.
Council Invites Community Feedback on Draft Priorities for Council Plan
Hepburn Shire Council is inviting community members to help shape the future of the region by having their say on the draft priorities for the Council Plan 2025–2029. Council is seeking feedback from the wider community to ensure the Plan truly reflects local priorities for services, facilities, and future planning.
Autumn Weather Right on Time
March rainfall of 46.8mm was just above the 44.7mm long-term average. That followed drier than average conditions for January and February. The Bureau of Meteorology modelling suggests that for April to the end of June drier than normal conditions are likely for much of Victoria.