Local News
New Year Boost for Rex Cinema
Daylesford’s Phoenix@The Rex community cinema has moved significantly closer to reopening following a donation commitment of up to $40,000 from local residents Lahn and Anton Straney-Kraft. The couple have made an initial $20,000 donation and are personally matching a...
Fires and Logging Close Sections of Popular Walking and Mountain Bike Trails
Sections of major walking and cycling trails across the central goldfields have been closed or disrupted following bushfire damage on Mount Alexander and a scheduled logging operation in the Creswick State Forest.
Daylesford Op Shop to Reopen After Bed Bug Crisis
The Daylesford Community Op Shop (DCOS) was plunged into crisis in mid-January when a volunteer opened a donated bag and was immediately swarmed by mature bed bugs. The volunteer, who has since recovered, suffered multiple bites and significant distress during the...
Polarised Reaction to Council Australia Day Decision
Hepburn Shire Council took the decision not to celebrate Australia Day on January 26th in solidarity with DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation). The Council statement supporting the decision indicated that "Hepburn Shire Council is an inclusive Council...
Council Pares Back Daylesford Town Hall Redevelopment to Staged Plan
Hepburn Shire Council has agreed to scale back its ambitions for the Daylesford Town Hall redevelopment, endorsing a staged delivery model in response to financial constraints and uncertainty around future funding.
Seasons Greetings from Our Councillors
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WRL Hearings End but Key Decisions Appear Already in Motion
Hepburn Shire Council has concluded its formal participation in the Environment Effects Statement hearings for the Western Renewables Link, presenting expert evidence on tourism, agriculture and landscape and visual impacts. Meanwhile, AEMO has announced contracts to construct the Link.
Victoria Park Masterplan Adopted, Funding and Timing Remain Uncertain
Hepburn Shire Council has adopted a revised masterplan for Victoria Park in Daylesford, setting out an ambitious long-term vision for upgrades to sport, recreation and event facilities at the reserve, while acknowledging that delivery will depend on future funding and budget decisions.
Daylesford RDA Wraps up 2025
Wendy Hogben, a foundation member of Daylesford RDA was named 2025 Victorian Volunteer of the Year for her services to RDA Victoria and David Rak, another volunteer, won the 2025 RDA Victoria Behind the Scenes Hero Award.
Christmas CFA Fundraiser is on Again at Cliffy’s
Cliffy’s Christmas fundraiser is back this December, raising funds for our local CFA brigades. The proceeds from this year’s raffle will directly support our local Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades including Daylesford, Hepburn, Franklinford, Glenlyon, Musk, Leonards Hill and Porcupine Ridge.