Local News
Historic Hepburn Bathhouse Lease Renewed
Hepburn Shire Council has renewed the lease to Belgravia Leisure, the current tenant at the historic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. The agreement involves Council investment in some structural and drainage works and a $2 million investment by Belgravia Leisure in capital works.
Councillor Column – Lesley Hewitt
Cr Lesley Hewitt, in her final column of this Council term, reflects on the challenges of the past four years and expresses her thanks to councillors, council officers and the community for their support.
Lessons in Disaster Training
With more intense and frequent disasters due to climate change, communities face growing challenges in recovery. Research has demonstrated an upsurge in domestic and family violence following such disasters. A training session hosted by Rotary Daylesford will help you to understand the role gender plays in emergency management practice and to address and minimise the harmful impacts of gendered expectations in disaster.
Daylesford Recognised in Australia’s Top Small Tourism Town Awards
Daylesford was recognised with Silver in the Small Tourism Town Award category at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards this week at Parliament House in Canberra. Exmouth, Western Australia, was awarded Gold and Richmond, Tasmania, won Bronze.
Generous Donation Highlights Daylesford College’s Role in ANZAC Day Services
In a generous show of support for local traditions and remembrance, Marilyn Kilinsky has donated a stunning piece of metal ANZAC artwork to Daylesford College. The donation was prompted by the outstanding participation of Daylesford College captains and vice captains at the recent ANZAC Day services.
How Small Birds Survive Storms – And How You Can Help Them
Perching birds have an ankle and leg design that helps them to grip a branch with minimal effort when they perch. This helps them survive extreme winds. But finding food is more difficult and nests are at tisk.
Choir Is Back! Notes From the DNC
Honeytones Choir is back at the DNC. And basketball clinics are on every Wednesday afternoon through Terms 3 and 4.
Daylesford Footy and Netball Sides Through to Preliminary Finals
Daylesford Seniors footy side will play a Preliminary Final this weekend against Skipton after narrowly defeating Hepburn in last week’s Semifinal. Daylesford and Hepburn A Grade netball teams are also playing Preliminary Finals this weekend.
Spring is Gradually Pushing Through
Rainfall for August has been below average at 69mm compared to the long-term average of 103.6 mm. So far this year we are running well below the average rainfall of 600mm to the end of August with just 438mm.
Daylesford Rotary Supporting the Community
Daylesford Rotary Club has been busy this year supporting a range of Community groups and projects. To date this year they have provided $4,638 with another $2,000 set aside for upcoming grants and a further $3,500 being donated to support international humanitarian causes.