Every day, 2 million Australians live with diabetes, managing something most people never fully see. This National Diabetes Week, Central Highlands Rural Health is joining Diabetes Australia to encourage people to know the signs and symptoms of diabetes and seek help early. Early diagnosis can prevent serious health complications and, in many cases, save lives. […]

Now in its 166th year, the Daylesford Hospital has seen many iterations, but one thing has always been a constant – the support from a dedicated community. While the fundraising landscape has changed over that time, the hospital continues to provide acute, community and aged care thanks in part to a generous community, donors, bequests […]

Hepburn Shire communities are better prepared to stay safe during extreme heat following a two-year collaboration between health, emergency management and community organisations across the Grampians region, led by Grampians Public Health Unit. With the Bureau of Meteorology declaring an El Niño weather pattern and forecasts indicating an increased likelihood of hotter and drier conditions, […]

Daylesford’s own cinema is back — upstairs in the beautiful old Rex, run entirely by locals and volunteers who love a good film and better company. Thursday through Monday every week, and all week during school holidays.

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed Mayor, Cr Tony Clark has been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. This matter is proceeding as a private prosecution. It has not involved an investigation, fact‑finding process, or assessment by Victoria Police or any public prosecutorial authority. Council is taking this matter seriously and is […]

As part of the Words in Winter festival in Daylesford, Australian poets with a passion for the natural world are invited to enter the 2026 Venie Holmgren Environmental Poetry Prize, offering a $1000 major prize for unpublished work. The prize honours Venie Holmgren, who began writing poetry in her late 50s and went on to […]

The Little Gallery in Trentham continues to celebrate visual artists of the Central Victorian region with a fresh rotation of new talent from emerging to established creators. Rose Wilson, the founding member of the Little Gallery, said: “Over the past 15 years, we have proudly exhibited more than 250 artists. This not only highlights the […]

Wow, the world has gone and got itself into a tangle again, things seemed to swing so far to the left just a couple of years ago and now they are pulling to the extreme right. With racism comes sexism and all the other “isms” follow. Once you divide a community on the matter of […]

As a journalist, I love it when the Community Satisfaction Survey is released. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, and as long as I have been editing The Local – Hepburn Shire Council has done pretty poorly. So, you know, it makes for a good story, I can always use the ‘can’t get no […]

Hi there, I am Missy, the shelter’s sweetheart! I just love engaging in playful activities, showcasing my curiosity and intelligence. I have already mastered basic commands and enjoy walks and games of fetch. I am also gentle and love a cuddle, so I am an ideal companion. I really hope for a home where I […]

trip a wheelie suitcase carried by its handle one wheel wiggles they come for cezanne and art’s heavy hitters still life in aix balance at the calder exhibit a one-legged woman bip bip BIP BIP BIP BIP too close to art distant squarks lasso the summer sky thirsty seagulls all quiet in montparnasse cemetery a […]

Wow, the world has gone and got itself into a tangle again, things seemed to swing so far to the left just a couple of years ago and now they are pulling to the extreme right. With racism comes sexism and all the other “isms” follow. Once you divide a community on the matter of […]