Local News
Proposed Development at Bodhi: Expansion Plans Stir Community Debate
A proposal to expand the Bodhi retreat at 319 Daylesford-Trentham Road has sparked significant debate among residents, with supporters citing economic benefits and objectors raising concerns over environmental impact, traffic, and land use changes.
Daylesford Hospital Surgical Theatre Renamed to Honour Maddicks Family
Daylesford Health received another generous gift of $250,000 from the Maddicks Estate in January 2025 bringing the total donated since 1999 to an incredible $778,000. To recognise the family’s legacy, Central Highlands Rural Health have renamed the surgical ward the “Maddicks Theatre”.
Hepburn Shire Celebrates International Women’s Day and Honours Local Trailblazers
Hepburn Shire Council marked International Women’s Day with a community event celebrating the remarkable achievements of local women and marking the 20th anniversary of the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll. Mary Harvey, Jessie Leggatt (Posthumous), Donna Kelly, Mary-Faeth Chenery, and Lynda Poke were inducted for their exceptional work in the community.
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.