This year, 2026, is the centenary year for the golf course at Hepburn Springs now known as Hepburn Golf. People often wonder why Hepburn Springs has a golf course rather than Daylesford. The first recorded push to establish golf in Daylesford appeared in May 1900, when an article by “A. Golfer” in the Daylesford Advocate […]

Well, as you can see, the slab is down! And the build is on its way. Walls go up this week and then lock-up should be by the end of September. Yay. Relief… Watch this space. – Donna Kelly

This year, 2026, is the centenary year for the golf course at Hepburn Springs now known as Hepburn Golf. People often wonder why Hepburn Springs has a golf course rather than Daylesford. The first recorded push to establish golf in Daylesford appeared in May 1900, when an article by “A. Golfer” in the Daylesford Advocate […]

A growing community of readers across Victoria is proving that a love of books can change lives far beyond the page. These avid bookworms are supporting families who’ve been forced to flee their homes due to disaster or conflict – with every book they read as part of a charity book club. Carol Forrest, from […]

Does it seem like the world’s gone mad? Too much orange? Jeff Glorfeld has thoughts. The Sopranos, considered by many critics to be one of the most influential television series ever made, went into production in 1997 and was broadcast in the United States on the HBO cable service from January 10, 1999, to June […]

Hi there, I am Comet, a three-year-old gentle and mellow male cat with a calm, independent nature. I enjoy my independence but also appreciate quiet companionship. I am the epitome of a low maintenance friend, content to observe the world from a cosy corner. I am a bit shy but once I warm up to […]

Governments. Sometimes they just don’t govern well. Now I am all for following the rules. Well, most of the time. I think if the lockdowns were ever brought back I would ignore them. And I would never wear a mask while walking alone around the Glenlyon Reserve again. But who knew at the time. Anyway, […]

POET’S DREAM Night releases ideas Held captive by daylight Throwing down lines Stimulating nightmares Altered states Memorise: repeat, repeat, repeat Elusive phrases Recaptured at dawn – Julie Moran Julie finds inspiration within the minutiae of life: the mundane, the humorous and quirky find their way into her poetry. She enjoys open mic and poetry slams, […]

We are about to tick over our 13th year of operation in the Central Highlands, and it’s never cost you a cent to pick up a copy of The Local; that’s a deliberate choice, not an accident. Because a free magazine reaches more people than a paywalled one ever could, and getting the real story […]

A diverse program of free and low-cost community events showcasing Dja Dja Wurrung art and culture is to take place on Djandak (Djaara Country) this September. DUMAWUL, the cultural tourism, education and creative arts enterprise of DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation), has announced the return of Malamiya Mang Then & Now for 2026. […]

The Geelong MarimbaTaters is teaching new musical skills to Creswick North and Creswick primary schools – the start of an ongoing exciting partnership. The vibrant sounds of the MarimbaTaters, primary school students from Geelong, recently echoed through Creswick as the acclaimed youth marimba ensemble visited Creswick North Primary School and Creswick Primary School, delighting students […]

Well, as you can see, the slab is down! And the build is on its way. Walls go up this week and then lock-up should be by the end of September. Yay. Relief… Watch this space. – Donna Kelly