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Heads Up for 2025 Events – Notes From the DNC
There are some great creative courses in painting and photography for parents and children over the school holidays. And don’t forget to enrol in the Grant Writing Training Session on Tuesday, January 21. Note that The DNC will be closed from Friday December 20, 2024, until Monday, January 13, 2025.
Highland Gathering Raises the Bar
Highland Cattle, Rough Collies and the return of the Highland Heavy Games (hammer thrown, caber tossing and weight over bar) along with the regular competitions for Pipe Bands and Scottish Highland Dancers, all made for an outstandingly successful 73rd Daylesford Highland Gathering on 7th December 2024.
Funding for Local Sports Clubs
Five local sporting clubs will benefit from funding recently announced under the Sporting Club Grants Program. The Sporting Club Grants Program has provided more than $18 million to community sport and recreation clubs across the state over the past decade.
Little Danger from PFAS in Daylesford/Hepburn Water Supplies
Central Highlands Water has stated that levels of PFAS chemicals in the Daylesford treated water supply is almost negligible because there are no local sources of contaminants.
Council Operational Arrangements over Christmas and the New Year
Over the Christmas and New Year period, there will be a number of changes to Council Services. Residents and visitors can stay connected with Hepburn Shire Council during the holiday season using emergency contact numbers and online resources.
Christmas Wish Comes True
A fund raising evening for the Daylesford Cinema Group was a big success with over $1000 raised.
Council Condemns Antisocial Behaviour
Hepburn Shire Council is deeply concerned about some recent acts of antisocial behaviour around the Shire. Council encourages anyone who is affected by these recent incidents to reach out to medical professionals for support.
Wombat Trees Return to Vincent Street for Christmas
Christmas preparations are starting to show on the streets of Daylesford especially in the Vincent Street shopping district. Twenty-two “Wombat Trees” have been placed in Vincent St to enliven the festive spirit.
Wills Square – An Accident Waiting to Happen
A serious accident at Wills Square near the corner of Camp St and Howe St, Daylesford, caused traffic disruptions earlier this week but did not result in serious injury. A better traffic management strategy is urgently needed for the intersection.
DJAARA Wins Business of the Year Award
DJAARA was announced Telstra’s Business of the Year, and winner of the Indigenous Excellence category at the Telstra Best of Business Awards Gala event held at Melbourne Park on Thursday evening.