Local News
“Fire Bombs” Put CFA Volunteers at Risk
Owners of derelict cars, trucks and busses which they have abandoned on their properties create a potential risk for CFA fire fighters and many of these properties have been declared “no go” zones. Council has the power to act but has insufficient resources.
Rotary Daylesford Continues Support for Nepal Nursing School
Over the past five years, Daylesford Rotary Club has been supporting the establishment of a Nursing School in Sindhuli, in southern Nepal. In February this year Daylesford Rotary donated $3,500 towards the final stages of the nursing school involving a kitchen and dining area. The project is one of a number of local and international projects supported by Daylesford Rotary.
Council Moves Forward with Road Reconstruction Projects
At this week’s Council meeting, a tender was awarded to Ontrack Civil Earthworks for the reconstruction of approximately 1.9 kilometres of Dean-Newlyn Road in Newlyn. However, there have been delays to road reconstruction works at Chanters Lane at Fern Hill,
Cinema Dinner Sells Out
Organisers of the banquet to raise money for the restoration of the Rex Cinema are delighted at the overwhelming response, which has seen the dinner sold out almost a month before the event. The Daylesford cinema group is still hoping to open the cinema in 2025 if they are successful in raising the funds required.
Regional Property Values Outpace City
Regional property values continue to outpace their capital city counterparts Three-quarters of suburbs (72.6%) across regional Australia saw an increase in dwelling values over the quarter In contrast, almost half (48.6%) of capital city suburbs reported quarterly...
Daylesford Museum Open Day
The Daylesford & District Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary having commenced in 1964. On SUNDAY 2 MARCH 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm the Museum will hold a celebratory OPEN DAY. Daylesford community members and visitors are invited to join us. The...
Vouchers for Reusables now Available Again
Hepburn Shire Council has partnered with Kyneton business Darlings Downunder to offer residents a reusable product voucher to reduce the cost of transitioning from disposable nappy, period and incontinence products to more sustainable and reusable options. Each...
Plenty of Fish in Hepburn Shire Thanks to Record Stocking
Fishing enthusiasts in Hepburn Shire are set for a fantastic season with thousands of fish stocked in local waterways. As part of an ongoing effort to enhance recreational fishing opportunities, over 340,000 fish have been released into lakes, reservoirs, and rivers across the region.
Celebrating our Shire’s Women and Girls
Hepburn Shire Council will mark International Women’s Day at a free community event on Wednesday 5 March with inductions onto the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll. This is the 20th anniversary of the Honour Roll. The keynote address will come from Australian Paralympian...
Master Social Media and Content Marketing: Free Workshop for Small Businesses
Small business owners keen to enhance their online presence and sharpen their content marketing skills are invited to attend an upcoming workshop hosted by Hepburn Shire Council in collaboration with Business Victoria.