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Repairing Your Gut: Fermenting Summer Veggies Workshop at Daylesford Repair Cafe
This coming Sunday, March 15th, from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, Daylesford Repair Cafe will host a repairing your gut workshop. This will be in addition to the usual fixers tables including repair of household and garden items, mending clothes, knife sharpening, and much more....
Compulsory Land Acquisition for Transmission Lines
The Victorian Government has recently introduced legislation allowing energy companies to compulsorily acquire private land for transmission lines before the necessary environmental assessments have been completed. The Government argues these changes are necessary to...
Safe and Secure Housing for Women in Need
The Victorian State Government is delivering more homes for women and their children at risk of homelessness. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced the completion of 14 homes for women at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including single mums, older...
Private Prosecution Against Hepburn Shire Leadership
Hepburn Shire Council have announced that Chief Executive Officer Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson have been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. The charges, which proceed as a private prosecution, have not been...
A Short History of Cinema in Daylesford
Cinema in Daylesford is about to make a comeback at its home in the Rex thanks to the efforts of a dedicated community campaign over an extended period of time. The rise of the Phoenix is the another important step in the history of cinema in Daylesford. The Rex...
Should Hepburn Shire Consider Amalgamation?
Brian Hood In recent days the mayor of the City of Yarra has floated the prospect of amalgamation with neighbouring councils in order to address his council’s financial struggles. In essence he is seeking a larger, more efficient organisation with economies of scale....
250,000 Cheaper Home batteries are powering rural and regional Australia
Over a quarter of a million households, small businesses and community organisations have now installed a bill busting battery under the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program, with around half of those installing new or upgraded solar systems at the same...
Giving more kids a sporting chance
The Victorian State Government is making it cheaper and easier to get kids into the sports they love. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced applications for Round 10 of Get Active Kids Vouchers are now open, with more than 40,000 vouchers up for grabs....
Hometime has Bought Daylesford Country Retreats
Daylesford Country Retreats (DCR) has been purchased by Hometime, one of Australia’s leading short-term rental operators. DCR manages around 120 local properties and is one of the premier accommodation services in the region. Founded nine years ago by Brendan...
Iconic Daylesford Town Hall open for bookings
The Daylesford Town Hall has reopened for hire after some significant and essential work to ensure safety and preservation of the building. Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, said that the Town Hall was temporarily closed while...