Local News
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.
Rental Affordability in Regional Victoria Hits “Historic” Low
Rental affordability across regional Victoria is continuing to rapidly decline, hitting an historic low in 2024 with low income earners bearing the brunt of the crisis. Tennants Victoria is calling for laws which limit rent rises.
Cr Don Henderson Elected Mayor
Councillor Don Henderson has been elected Mayor and Councillor Lesley Hewitt Deputy Mayor for the first year of the new four-year Council term.
Dismay at Failure to Deliver Promised National Parks
Victorian community and nature conservation groups are furious with the state Labor Government’s inability to legislate new central west national parks in central Victoria. Despite repeated public statements and letters to constituents committing to protect the areas by the end of 2024, there’s no mention of the Wombat-Lerderderg and Mount Buangor national parks on the final sitting week’s parliamentary schedule.
Did You Know? – Notes From the DNC
Did you know that the DNC offers all these services? Aside from our courses and workshops that we offer each term, DNC also offers the following services to our community: Meeting rooms, venue hire and co-working spaces Video Conferencing facilities Adult Community...
Shire Receives Circular Economy Funding
Hepburn Shire Council (Council) has announced the receipt of a $93,000 grant from the Victorian Government through Sustainability Victoria for a research project on compost quality from the Creswick Transfer Station and the beneficial effects in Council-managed parks and gardens.
Celebrate Our Local Mountain Landscapes for International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day on December 11 celebrates the importance of mountain landscapes around the world. A week-long celebration of the mountain landscapes of southern Dja Dja Wurrung country will lead to a celebration at Lalgambuk/ Mt Franklin hosted by the Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners.
The Arts and Recreation Centre – Notes from the DNC
The Arts and Recreation Centre in Daylesford offers a range of sporting, health, wellness, cultural and arts programs to the community and hosts a variety of community events.
Miracle on Vincent St?
A campaign is under way to reopen the cinema in Daylesford. A State Government grant is being sought, other fund-raising events have been organised and a questionnaire asking people what they want from a cinema will be distributed at this weekend’s Daylesford Show.
Come to the 150th Daylesford Agricultural Show
The 150th Daylesford Agricultural Show is on at Victoria Park tomorrow, Saturday November 23. All indications are that entries are well up on recent years and the weather forecast for Saturday is perfect so this promises to be one of the biggest Shows yet.