Local News
Plumber Wanted! Notes From the DNC
The DNC has installed raised garden beds for a Community Garden, but they need a plumber to help them move some taps to make watering easier.
Wombat Post AGM Trumps All Round
Award winning journalist at The Australian newspaper, Cameron Stewart, was the guest speaker at the Wombat Post AGM held earlier this week.
Outstanding Success for Daylesford Show
This year’s 150th Daylesford and District Agricultural Show at the Daylesford Showgrounds in Victoria Park proved to be the most successful for many years. A big crowd of over 3,250 came through the gate in near perfect weather.
CFA First Responders Recognised
CFA dignitaries, including CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and board member Rosemary Martin, presented the distinguished Unit Citation for Service to the Daylesford, Hepburn, Franklinford, and Musk Fire Brigades during a commemoration service marking the first anniversary of the Daylesford Royal Hotel tragedy.
Rental Affordability in Regional Victoria Hits “Historic” Low
Rental affordability across regional Victoria is continuing to rapidly decline, hitting an historic low in 2024 with low income earners bearing the brunt of the crisis. Tennants Victoria is calling for laws which limit rent rises.
Cr Don Henderson Elected Mayor
Councillor Don Henderson has been elected Mayor and Councillor Lesley Hewitt Deputy Mayor for the first year of the new four-year Council term.
Dismay at Failure to Deliver Promised National Parks
Victorian community and nature conservation groups are furious with the state Labor Government’s inability to legislate new central west national parks in central Victoria. Despite repeated public statements and letters to constituents committing to protect the areas by the end of 2024, there’s no mention of the Wombat-Lerderderg and Mount Buangor national parks on the final sitting week’s parliamentary schedule.
Did You Know? – Notes From the DNC
Did you know that the DNC offers all these services? Aside from our courses and workshops that we offer each term, DNC also offers the following services to our community: Meeting rooms, venue hire and co-working spaces Video Conferencing facilities Adult Community...
Shire Receives Circular Economy Funding
Hepburn Shire Council (Council) has announced the receipt of a $93,000 grant from the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria for a research project on compost quality from the Creswick Transfer Station and the beneficial effects in Council-managed parks and gardens.
Celebrate Our Local Mountain Landscapes for International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day on December 11 celebrates the importance of mountain landscapes around the world. A week-long celebration of the mountain landscapes of southern Dja Dja Wurrung country will lead to a celebration at Lalgambuk/ Mt Franklin hosted by the Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners.