Local News
Will the Rains Continue to Fall?
November started very dry with only 8mm of rain in the first three weeks after an October that had only half its average rainfall. Fortunately, we had some reasonable rain in the last few days of November to bring the monthly rainfall to 57mm, close to the monthly average.
Rotary Presidents Share the Load
Daylesford Rotary has four members taking turns to lead the Club during 2024-25. Usually a Rotary President takes on this important role for a year but this year three past Presidents and one other member agreed to share the responsibilities.
Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) Officially Opened
Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) was officially opened on Saturday 30 November at the Hammon Park trailhead in Creswick. The 60-kilometre trail network is designed for a wide range of abilities and skill levels.
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.
