Hepburn Shire Council will be hosting a variety of local events during the Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs from October 1-31 every year. The 2026 theme is ‘Connect, Create, Celebrate’. Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, is encouraging residents to come along to these free opportunities, which include cinema and music. “I strongly encourage our over-55s to […]

Victorians can prepare for next winter by collecting free firewood for personal use from state forest collection areas until November 30. Forest and Fire Management Victoria Deputy Chief Fire Officer Michael Condon said there were 21 designated firewood collection areas in state forests in the Grampians region. “Firewood for domestic use from state forests comes […]

The great political guard dog – DEECA. I have just read your “Just Sayin’…” edition 365 re – Pick me, pick me!. I’m surprised — though perhaps I shouldn’t be, given the mention of the word government — that the letter from Pet Exchange Register didn’t include a simple thank you for your efforts in […]

The Trentham Lions will host “RU OK Trentham? Finding your way through…” on Thursday, September 10 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at the Trentham Mechanics Hall. This is a community event to promote mental health awareness in Trentham. Speakers are Tim Peck and Caroline Worth. Have a chat on ways to get through the difficult times. […]

Creswick Licensed Post Office has been shortlisted as a finalist for Australia Post’s Our AP Way Licensed Post Office of the Year award. The two other finalists are Lyndoch Post Office (South Australia)and Berrima Post Office (New South Wales). The awards will be announced this month.

Live4Life has received the 2026 Mental Health Program Excellence Award at the prestigious Mental Health Services Awards. The national recognition highlights the program’s outstanding contribution to youth mental health and wellbeing across Australia and New Zealand. Central Highlands Rural Health is a local partner in delivering Live4Life at Daylesford College, supporting young people to build […]

Hepburn Shire Council will replace the eight trees that form the Avenue of Honour at Ullina, in the shire’s west, this spring. The trees are suffering from significant stress due to their inability to thrive in the drying environment. Independent assessments undertaken by arborists recommend replacing the trees with more robust and resilient English elms. […]

Hepburn Shire Council’s Quick Response grants are designed to support community groups who may have experienced an unforeseen disruption or urgent issue, or to facilitate smaller projects that are significantly less costly than the amount specified in other grants schemes. The Local Community Events grants support community-based events and initiatives that engage local audiences and […]

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is advising residents to be vigilant to help protect the shire from H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). Recently, a case of bird flu was detected in a greater crested tern in Kyneton. Agriculture Victoria advises the risk to human health remains low. Human infections are rare and the virus is not […]

Calling all BaTT Girls. Daisy and Debbie from Table Tennis Victoria invite everyeone to join them for a free fun and social morning at the Daylesford Table Tennis Centre. Whether you’re picking up a bat for the first time or returning to table tennis, the morning is designed for women and girls of all ages […]

In a tourism region like the Central Highlands you would think the busiest business would be a hotel or a cafe but it’s probably Jamie Adams from Daylesford Tyre and Windscreen Service. Potholes are the talk of the region and Jamie is happy to chat about them too. “They’re just everywhere, they keep opening up,” […]

A new purpose-built dental practice is opening in Kyneton on September 9, with local dentist Dr Sonya Kaur behind the new venture. Sonya has called Kyneton home for the past nine years with her husband and two children. Before opening Market Street Dental, she spent five years working as a dentist in Woodend, caring for […]