Local News
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.
Pickleball , Drumming and Coats – Notes from the DNC
The first weekend of pickleball at The ARC was a great success. Drumming classes are starting up at the DNC. And more coats for the DNC coat rack would be welcome!
New Daylesford Operating Theatres Open for Limited Procedures
The newly developed surgical theatre at Daylesford Hospital opened its doors for the first time since the redevelopment started in May 2022. Last week, Daylesford Health had an endoscopy list of eight patients, with ophthalmology lists soon to follow after a staggered start.
Grants to Local Schools to Prepare for Bushfire Season
The state government has provided funding for schools across Victoria to ensure that they are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. Six local schools will benefit from the funding.
Health Services Plan Proposes Split of CHRH
The Health Services Plan released this week includes a proposal to split Central Highlands Rural Health with Kyneton Hospital to be included in the Loddon Mallee network and for the remainder of CHRH including Daylesford Hospital to be included in the Grampians network. Amendments to proposed groupings would be based on further consultation with the sector.
Riding the Djuwang Baring (Long Track)
Hepburn Shire Council recently opened 32 kilometres of Djuwang Baring mountain bike trails. Ben Lohse spent the opening weekend riding the network and offers his assessment of this wonderful new recreation area.
Night Music in Early Spring
It’s breeding season and our local forest friends are excited, advertising their presence to potential mates within hearing distance. Tanya Loos helps to identify some of the calls you may be hearing.
Pathway Essentials Supporting Youth
Pathway Essentials have opened a café ‘Cooked Diner’ in Howe Street. Young people who have disengaged are employed and develop skills in hospitality as part of the Pathway Essentials program.
Nominations Open for IWD Heather Mutimer Honour Roll
Since its commencement in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March has been celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women globally. In 2005 the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll was established to pay tribute to women in the Hepburn...
The People’s Consultancy – The Future of Hepburn
A Hepburn Shire Future Forum, organised by local community members, was held last Sunday, August 4th, at Radius Gallery in Hepburn Springs in preparation for the upcoming Council elections. Interest and enthusiasm from those attendinghas seeded a new community group: The People’s Consultancy – Hepburn.