Local News
Vale Steve Wroe
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the death of Steve Wroe (CEO of Destination Central Victoria) who lost his battle with cancer over the weekend. Over the seven years Steve has been the leader of Daylesford Macedon Tourism he made a significant contribution to...
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!
Get Ready: Kingston Agricultural Show Returns This Weekend
The 156th Kingston Agricultural Show is taking place this weekend, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025, at the Kingston Agricultural Society’s grounds on Church Parade, Kingston.
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.