Local News
Rainbow Action Plan Launched
Council has launched its inaugural Rainbow Action Plan (RAP) for LGBTIQA+ inclusion. Ministers Harriet Shing and Mary-Anne Thomas officially launched the RAP in Daylesford.
Fresh Ways to Think About our Environment
David Holmgren offers his perspective on the importance of the environment.
Congratulations, and a L-o-n-g Joke – Notes From the DNC
Congratulations from the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre to all those involved in the community-led review of the Dan Murphy’s liquor license.
Renovation Work Set to Begin on Day Basin on Wombat Hill
Renovation work is about to begin on the day basin at Daylesford’s Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens. The Day Basin, which historically served as Daylesford’s town reservoir, will be transformed into an eye-catching water feature as part of the project. The Basin sits at...
Women’s Property Initiative Working to Provide Affordable Housing in Middleton Fields
National Homelessness Week, held annually in the first week of August, raises awareness of homelessness in Australia and the importance of the delivery of social and affordable housing as a long-term solution. Women’s Property Initiatives has recently acquired four new homes at “The Village” in Middleton Field to provide good quality, affordable longer term rental housing for women and children in the Daylesford region.
Community Celebrates Landmark Decision In Liquor Commission
Daylesford community members have welcomed the decision handed down by the Victorian Liquor Commission on 14th August, overturning the Liquor License granted to The Endeavour Group Ltd to establish a Dan Murphy’s on the corner of Bridport Street and Central Springs Road.
3G Shutdown Delayed – Again
The planned shut down of the 3G network has been delayed again, this time until October 28. Those with 3G devices will need to move to devices compatible with 4G and 5G networks.
Daylesford Repair Café
With Spring approaching this is an opportune time to have secateurs, shears, loppers and mower blades (taken off first) to be sharpened in readiness for the many jobs awaiting.
Local Dan Murphy Application Rejected by Victorian Liquor Commission
The Victorian Liquor Commission has decided to refuse a liquor license to establish a Dan Murphy's outlet on the corner of Bridport St and Central Springs Road in Daylesford. Initially, a supermarket which included a liquor outlet on the site had been proposed. The...
Winter in the Gardens a Huge Success
A partnership of the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens, the Horticultural Society, the Historical Society, the Agricultural Society and U3A filled the weekend of August 3 and 4 August with informative talks and walks, a winter flower show and a wonderful dinner in the Town Hall to celebrate winter in our public gardens.