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House sales flat as interest rate fears and government policy are seeing more Daylesford properties on the market.
It’s a buyers market in Daylesford with many more properties for sale than a year ago. Sellers are having to lower their price expectations. Government has introduced a Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) and a tax on short term rentals that make it less...
The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens Working on THE FERNERY
The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens are a lively and dedicated group formed in 1995 with the aim of promoting and supporting Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens in Daylesford. They are a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation whose purpose is to work for the...
Women Allege Assaults Near Daylesford Bushwalking Trails
The ABC has reported that several women have come forward alleging sexual assaults and harassment on walking tracks near Daylesford, including areas in the Wombat State Forest and Hepburn Regional Park.
A New Plan for the Dan Murphy Site?
It would appear that the Endeavour Group’s desire for a Dan Murphy’s outlet has come to an end and new proposal has emerged for the site in Bridport St. The Endeavour Group mounted a long and unsuccessful campaign to establish a large Dan Murphy packaged liquor store...
Victorian Youth Fest back for 2026
The Victorian State Government is backing young Victorians to once again step up, take the lead and bring their communities together with the return of Victorian Youth Fest 2026. Minister for Youth, Natalie Suleyman and Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today...
Daylesford Rotary Supports Community
Daylesford Rotary's support for the local community has been active over summer. Daylesford Rotary has donated $1,000 to the Daylesford Community Op-Shop which had to close temporarily recently due to a bed bug infestation. Rotary also provided its barbeque trailer...
Helping Regional Shows Thrive
The Victorian State Government is helping regional communities showcase the best of Victoria, providing funding to 40 agricultural and pastoral societies to deliver projects that families and visitors can enjoy. Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas announced...
2026 Community Award Nominations Open
Each year Hepburn Shire Council sponsors community awards. In 2025 the winners were: Citizen of the Year - Steven Ellis (nominated by Philip Greenbank) - "With over 40 years’ service to the Creswick Fire Brigade with his many leadership roles, CFA and the Running...
Extreme Summer Conditions in Some Areas
Victor Szwed Several locations in Victoria have experienced extreme weather conditions with temperatures hitting a record 48.9 degrees in Walpeup, near Ouyen on Sunday 27th January. Major fires hit many communities with the Longwood fire destroying many...
Stage 3 Water Restrictions for Forest Hill Region
Stage 3 water restrictions have commenced across the Forest Hill service area from Friday 23 January, as groundwater levels fell to conditions comparable with the Millennium Drought.