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Councillor Column – Lesley Hewitt
ANZAC Day 2025, a time to commemorate those men and women who have served in our defence forces, to think about how their service and sacrifice has contributed to the Australia we live in today and to reflect on what our own contribution to our communities and the nation should be.
Anzac Day 2025: Photos from Around the Shire
Thanks to our contributors for these photos of Anzac Day services around the Shire. For those of you who couldn’t be there, these offer a sense of the commemorations both large and small.
Historic St Andrew’s in Limbo as Damage Mounts and Mortgagee Takes Control
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Daylesford, a well-known historic landmark on Wombat Hill, is again in the spotlight after recent vandalism and a notice that the mortgagee has taken possession of the site.
Royal Hotel Restoration to Enhance Daylesford Tourism
Daylesford’s historic Royal Hotel is set to undergo a significant refurbishment, with nine guest rooms in the adjoining guest house to be upgraded as part of an Accommodation Uplift Project supported by the Regional Tourism Investment Fund 2024.
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!