Local News
Water Mining Concerns Shadow Tourism Town Triumph
Trentham residents are alarmed about potential impacts of water mining at a property on the outskirts of town. However, Council and Goulburn-Murray water have played down concerns.
Four Reasons Why Kenya is Calling
The Wombat Post’s Raquel Stevens has a new job with Golf Journeys, a tough assignment that takers her around Australia and around the world. She recently visited Kenya and shares her experience with readers.
Tourism: Where to From Here?
An expert panel at the Wombat Post’s Daylesford Conversation series considered the Future of Daylesford as a Tourist Town. It was argued that Daylesford is not over touristed but it needs to plan the sort of tourism it wants and, in particular, it needs to manage its housing needs to avoid problems in the future.
Spring Has Finally Arrived – Enjoy the Sunshine!
Only 35mm of rain was recorded for Daylesford in September by the Bureau of Meteorology compared to the 88mm long-term average. For the coming 3 months, above-average rainfall is still forecast by the Bureau for most of Eastern Australia.
$13 Million Expansion for John Curtin Aged Care in Creswick
Creswick’s John Curtin Residential Aged Care will undergo a major expansion following the announcement of $13 million in funding from the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP).
Bellinzona Enters a New Era Under Club Wyndham
Hotel Bellinzona, one of Hepburn Springs’ best-known landmarks, has been sold to US-based Travel + Leisure Co. and will be rebranded as Club Wyndham Bellinzona Hepburn Springs.
Council Begins to Dig Itself Out of the Financial Hole
Hepburn Shire continues to face significant financial challenges into the future but Council has begun to face up to the need to balance its budget. In doing so it has implemented additional efficiencies of 2.53 million as part of the 2025/26 budget.
Neil Fettling to Judge Rotary Art Show
Dr Neil Fettling has agreed to judge the paintings for this year’s Daylesford Rotary Art Show to be held on Cup Weekend from the 30th of October to the 4th of November. Neil is an exhibiting artist, with solo and numerous group exhibitions held throughout Europe, USA, Asia and Australia.
Daylesford Primary School to Rebuild Ramps with State Funding
Daylesford Primary School will receive $545,783 through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program to rebuild five ramps across the school.
Daylesford Ambos Recognised at Regional Awards
Daylesford’s ambulance team and local first responder, Glen Webster, have been recognised at the Ambulance Victoria Grampians Region Recognition Awards, held last Wednesday night at the Mercure Hotel in Ballarat.