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 […]

Award-winning Castlemaine artist Rob McHaffie will be the featured artist when the 37th Annual Rotary Castlemaine Art Show opens at Castlemaine Town Hall for King’s Birthday weekend, June 5-8. “Castlemaine Rotary is delighted to have an artist of the stature and accomplishments of Rob McHaffie as our featured artist for our 37th Art Show,” Rotary […]

The Spa Centre Daylesford CWA Branch has celebrated its 50th anniversary. The branch held its first meeting at Olive Tucker’s home on Wednesday, May 3, 1976 with 19 members joining on that day. Mrs Tucker was president with secretary Mrs Lois Monaghan and treasurer Ms Helen Boyle. These days monthly meetings are held on the […]

How to increase biodiversity in a small way…in your space. We live in an era where we increasingly hear about the loss of biodiversity due to human actions. But there is some action you can take where you live to make a difference to the small creatures that also call your block home. We are […]

Petstock Daylesford is encouraging people to adopt a pet in need this May, or donate to help with their care at Castlemaine’s Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter. Animal shelters are also feeling the cost of living pressure requiring additional help to cover daily essentials such as food, vet care and housing. The Australia-wide Petstock initiative […]

The Young Farmers Advisory Council is a ministerial advisory committee and non-statutory body established by the Minister for Agriculture in 2015. Agriculture Minister Michaela Settle is seeking expressions of interest for a chairperson, deputy chairperson and eight members to serve on the council for a term of two years, starting in September. Applications close on […]

Nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s 2026 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence are now open. The annual awards celebrate and recognise outstanding individuals and organisations who are making significant contributions to strengthening multiculturalism in Victoria. Nominations close July 13. Link: www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au

A Maldon man has been found guilty in the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court for breaking public safety laws at Lake Boort on the closing weekend of the 2024 duck hunting season. The man was ordered to pay $500 to the court fund and was placed on a good behaviour bond until March 9, 2027 for offences […]

Community Bank Trentham & Districts – Bendigo Bank is hosting Trentham’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council on Tuesday, June 2. Bring friends, make friends, have fun, eat, drink and fundraise – lots of games and prizes on offer including the exciting major door prize. RSVPs: www.trenthamnc.org.au/event-details/biggest-morning-tea-2