October 22nd, 2026Avoca to Maryborough railway line marks 150 years

The Avoca to Maryborough railway line’s 150th anniversary was recently celebrated.

Step back in time at the historic Maryborough Railway Station and join a guided tour from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Discover the history behind the iconic station, with the tour to uncover fascinating stories, remarkable architecture, hidden spaces and perhaps a ghost story or two.

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Operation DJANGO fighting illegal exotic animal trade

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Hay risk

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Harvest has started and so has the risk of heating hay. Every year, Victorian farmers lose hay, machinery and sheds to hay fires caused by heating bales. A few simple checks in the weeks after baling can help prevent a costly and potentially dangerous fire.

Community Cuppa connecting community

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Back at the beginning of August I saw a post on the Grapevine by a local woman I hadn’t met, Jodie Hawkins, with photos of the Senior Cits room at the back of the Daylesford Town Hall, asking whether anyone would be interested in getting together there as a community.

October 22nd, 2026Avoca to Maryborough railway line marks 150 years

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