A Winter Meditation “For the poor wren, the most diminutive of birds, will fight, her young ones in the nest, against the owl.” Lady Macduff. Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Diminutive wrens flitting from ground to tree On freezing cold mornings, in furious southerlies Along with the thorn-bills and red fire-tail finches You tiniest of birds in these […]

In life there are a couple of things that give me the shits and this is just the place to air them out and create conversations around nitwits and head- scratching situations. But lately there are a couple of things that have boiled to the surface of my universe that have given me a rash-style […]

Well here I am penning another article for you, the reader, to enjoy… This time I’ll be showcasing some amazing plants from around the world that I have come across in my travels. 1. Let’s start with couroupita guianensis known as the cannonball tree and this common name is spot on as the spherical fruits […]

Timber and firewood businesses will have the opportunity to buy 7000 tonnes of storm debris removed from the Wombat State Forest when DEECA auctions it off in Daylesford on Tuesday, May 26. Severe storms in 2021 impacted around 45,000 hectares across the forest – with approximately 1600 hectares severely damaged. Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer […]

As I said in the last edition, I am not for building from scratch. But one can be worn down by one’s husband – and also the promise of the new. Let me be clear, I love the Glenlyon School. It has character, it has strength, it has charm. But it also has levels which […]

Volunteering is critical to Australian society, especially at times like this, delivering essential services from support in the care economy to food relief and shelter as well as strengthening community cohesion, improving mental health and reducing social isolation. While the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that volunteering is resilient with 9.5 […]

In rural and regional areas, access to healthcare is shaped by things like geography, workforce availability and infrastructure. But perhaps most important are the dedicated volunteers who show up each day to cover so many roles. Volunteers bridge the gap that distance and limited resources can create, while providing companionship and friendship throughout people’s healthcare […]

Returning to the Macedon Ranges for the fifth year of veggie fun, and to Mount Alexander Shire for the second year, 2026’s Edgy Veg Award winning scores are in! With the hugest number of scores yet, 946 customers tried a vegelicious dish and cast their votes this year. Mount Alexander winners In Mount Alexander, the […]

As I said in the last edition, I am not for building from scratch. But one can be worn down by one’s husband – and also the promise of the new. Let me be clear, I love the Glenlyon School. It has character, it has strength, it has charm. But it also has levels which […]

Hepburn Shire Council has received several questions and comments regarding outdoor dining and trading permits, specifically around Burke Square in Daylesford. A media release said outdoor dining was an important amenity across the shire and the council acknowledged its importance to both community and businesses. “We are preparing to complete a comprehensive review of our […]

After listening to the local community and working with Department of Transport & Planning, Hepburn Shire Council is working on a range of road safety and transport improvements across Trentham, with advocacy and planning works underway, and funding secured for upgrades to local roads. A media release said the Department of Transport & Planning had […]

“It’s that time of the year when governments at all levels turn their minds to budgeting. Councillors have been working with officers to compile a budget for 2026/27 and beyond that responds to increasing costs and a tightening economic environment. “Constraints on cashflow mean it won’t be possible to embark on an ambitious capital works […]