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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.
Dan Murphy’s Decision Will Go to VCAT
The decision by the Victorian Liquor Commission to refuse a local packaged liquor license for Dan Murphy’s in Daylesford will go to VCAT. A VCAT directions hearing will be held on 10 December, which will provide clarity on the future hearing process.
Owners Must Act to Avoid Vacant Residential Land Tax
Property owners who are subject to land tax have been receiving emails from the Victorian State Revenue Office (SRO) reminding them of their obligations in relation to the Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT). Owners may need to adjust their rental strategies or explore exemption options to avoid accumulating substantial Vacant Residential Land Tax debts.
Campaign to Prevent Violence Against Women
Hepburn Shire Council will participate in this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Victoria from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s campaign encourages all Victorians to work together to prevent violence against women.
Drumming Classes Return – Notes From the DNC
Drumming and Silken Movements classes are returning to the DNC.
