Local News
Spring Weather Settles In – But Very Dry
October rainfall of 41mm was recorded on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) site, half the 79.3mm average. Daylesford’s rainfall for the year to the end of October is only around 73% of the long-term average.
Try Bushwalking in November
Bushwalking Victoria is celebrating it’s 90th year by promoting bushwalking through it affiliated clubs across the state. The Great Dividing Trail Association is offering three local walks specifically geared for locals to experience walks close to home that feature some of the iconic forests and waterways in our area.
Get Busy on Fire Preparations
The fire danger season is fast approaching and residents are strongly advised to be prepared. Take action now to prepare your household and property.
Former Mayors Lead Council Election Count
Four former mayors of Hepburn Shire are leading on first preferences at the completion of counting Group A votes in the 2024 Council election. Don Henderson (2079 first preference votes), Brian Hood (1315), Lesley Hewitt (878) and Tim Drylie (732) are leading the count.
New Course and More – Notes From the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre (DNC)
Are you someone who learnt French years ago and would like to refresh your skills? Or perhaps you’d simply like to refine your understanding of the French language? DNC has a new course starting on 18th November! And there’s more on offer at the DNC.
Future Hepburn Strategy Documents Now Updated
Council Officers have now completed updates to the six Future Hepburn strategy documents and these are now available on Council’s website. Council’s strategic planning officers are now working closely with regional department officers to progress the strategy and to seek funding opportunities.
One Year Commemoration for Victims of Royal Hotel Tragedy
On Tuesday 5 November 2024, the community of Daylesford will come together to honour the memory of the lives lost and forever changed in the tragic accident last year. The commemoration will take place outside the Royal Hotel Daylesford at 9:00 am.
Competitive Pricing Drives First Quarter Housing Sales
High housing supply is driving price reductions in regional Victoria according to a report by Domain.com. The report shows that median housing prices across regional Victoria have dropped about 1.4 percent over the past year. Prices in Hepburn shire are down six...
Local Property Market Responds to More Realistic Pricing
There is activity in the local housing market with properties sales apparently responding to realistic pricing. The number of houses for sale in postcodes 3460 and 3461 has dropped by 10% over the past six months.
Older Women Tackle the Housing Problem Themselves
A new cohousing project designed by and for older women is another step closer to being built in regional Victoria after Mount Alexander Shire Council granted a permit for the development. The project is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.