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Council News December
Local Christmas Trees Out and About
The Men's Shed Christmas trees, with hundreds of wombat ornaments decorated by local primary school children are out on Vincent and Howe Street again to add joy and cheer to the Daylesford town centre. Having spent the year hibernating in the shed at Victoria Park the...
Wonderful Window Wombats for Auction
Wombats painted by local artists are appearing in local shop windows accompanying the Wombat Christmas Trees decorating Vincent Street. The window wombats are up for auction to support support the Men’s Shed, Rotary community grants and the artists. Get your bids in!
Daylesford District Community Bank Releases 2025 Annual Report
Daylesford District Community Developments Limited, owner and operator of the Daylesford District Community Bank, has released its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights continuing strong performance and over $100,000 in sponsorships and charitable donations to the community in the last financial year.
Local Government Reporting Exposes Strengths and Weaknesses in Council Performance
The 2024/25 Local Government Performance Reporting data has recently been published for Councils across the state and the result is not flattering for Hepburn Shire Council.
Surplus Council Land Sale Approved with Safeguards for Rea Lands Park
At their regular meeting this week, Council resolved to sell a number of parcels of surplus land in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Disposal and Acquisition of Land Policy. Council also confirmed that Rea Lands will remain a public park.
GDTA Offers Public Walks to Six Local Peaks
The United Nations International Mountain Day is celebrated each year on 11 December. The Great Dividing Trail Association is Celebrating the Day by leading six walks to peaks in Victoria’s Central Highlands.
Pool Season Opens but the Water is Likely to Remain Chilly
As summer approaches, the 2025/26 swimming season begins for Shire pools on Monday 8 December. The state wide VICSWIM programme administered by Aquatics and Recreation Victoria is again offered this season at Daylesford pool.
Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Day Basin Officially Opened
The Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens have entered a new chapter following the official opening of the upgraded Day Basin precinct on Tuesday 25 November. The heritage-listed gardens, more than 150 years old, remain one of the region’s most visited destinations for locals and tourists.
Council Condemns Occupational Violence
Council has passed an urgent motion condemning the attack against Council’s Chief Executive Officer, reaffirmed its support for all Councillors and officers in the work they carry out and asserted that they are entitled to a safe working environment.