Local News
Grant Help Needed – Notes from the DNC
The Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre is looking for people with grant writing experience to help them with funding applications. If that sounds like you, get in touch.
Councillor Column – Lesley Hewitt
Cr Lesley Hewitt considers some of the key decisions needed to resolve the Shire’s budget problems and plan for a resilient future.
Community Bank Back on Board for ChillOut Festival
Community Bank Daylesford District, part of Bendigo Bank, is proud to announce its continued support as a sponsor of the ChillOut Festival for the fifth year.
“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...