Local News
Great VCE Results for Daylesford College
Daylesford College principal, Steve MacPhail, has praised the Year 12 cohort for contributing to one of the school’s best results in years. Scout Kinnear, who received an ATAR of 97.55, is Dux of the College.
Grant Writing Seminar – Notes From the DNC
Hepburn Shire Council’s Grants Specialist, Jarrod Hodgson, will be hosting a grant writing seminar at the DNC that will help to set the foundations from which your organisation can be ready to apply for any grant efficiently and effectively. It will give you the confidence and tools to apply strategies which will give you the best chance of writing a successful application to a variety of funding bodies.
Court Fines Frangos Owners for Underpaying Staff
The owners of Hotel Frangos and Cafe Koukla have been fined over $100,000 ordered to pay entitlements to nearly 100 staff. The Federal Circuit and Family Court found that between May 2017 and July 2019 staff were underpaid a total $321,000.
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.