Local News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daylesford Riding for Disabled Celebrates 30 years
Daylesford RDA (Riding for Disabled) celebrated 30 years of operation at Boomerang Ranch on 29th November 2024. Current riders demonstrated their riding skills to over sixty former riders and volunteers, friends and family members and community supporters.
Hepburn Neighbourhood Safer Place Decommissioned – And No Local Alternative!
At the beginning of what has been predicted to be a highly dangerous fire season, Hepburn Shire Council has announced that the Neighbourhood Safer Place at the Hepburn Recreation Reserve has been decommissioned. Residents in the Hepburn and Hepburn Springs areas should reconsider their Bushfire Plans urgently.
Nature Diary: Our Loveable Lizard Friends – the Blue-Tongues!
With the warmer weather comes the emergence of our loveable lizard friends – the blue-tongues! In the Hepburn region we have two species of blue-tongues: Eastern and Blotched Blue-Tongues.