Local News
Springs Medical Moves to Full Bulk Billing from November
From 1 November, all patients at Springs Medical in Daylesford will be able to see their GP without out-of-pocket costs, as the clinic transitions to full bulk billing under new federal incentives designed to strengthen Medicare and improve access to primary care.
Australia Post Support for Daylesford Conversations
The Wombat Post and Daylesford Rotary are grateful for the support we have received from Australia Post for our Daylesford Conversations series.
Glenlyon Firefighter on 240km Trek to Boost Brigade Equipment
Glenlyon CFA member Shaun Gedge is putting his boots and his determination to the test, walking 240 kilometres around the Brigade’s response area to raise funds for new firefighting equipment.
Puppets and Patchwork Workshops – Notes From the DNC
Get creative with hands-on workkshops at the DNC in November: Puppet making and patchwork. And there’s more with Juggling workshops to improve your coordination, focus and confidence.
U3A Goes From Strength to Strength
U3A orginated in France in the 1970s and now has branches all over the world. In Victoria, the number of groups has expanded dramatically since the movement started in the 1980s. The local Hepburn U3A group is one of the most successful.
Having Trouble Juggling Everything in Your Life? – Notes From the DNC
Free Juggling Classes are coming to the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centreoffering a fun and accessible way to boost coordination, mindfulness and community connection.
Councillor Column: Resilience: Planning for the Future, Together
Building resilience is not only about surviving change. It is also about treating one another with fairness and respect, rejecting division and hatred, and making sure everyone has the support they need to face an uncertain future together.
Get Ready, Get Involved – Emergency Services Expo Comes to Daylesford!
Victoria Park will come alive on Saturday 25 October for the Emergency Services Expo 2025. This is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the people who keep our community safe and helps everyone prepare for emergencies.
Balak Kalik Manya – Walking Together Phase 2 Launches at Central Springs
Central Springs Reserve has had additional redevelopment thanks to a collaboration between Djandak, Council and Agnico Eagle mines. (Photo: Hal Swerissen)
Get Fire Ready
Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming fire season, as part of CFA’s “Get Fire Ready” month during October.