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28-05-2024

I am writing to voice my disapproval of the proposed Hepburn Shire Council Draft Plan to change the town boundary along a section of East Street directly across from where I live.

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Just sayin’…

28-05-2024

It will be interesting. So many people against the idea to turn productive farmland into residential land in East Street, Daylesford, but can they change the Hepburn Shire Council's mind?

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Kyle’s Rant

28-05-2024

Is the Hepburn Shire Council doing the bidding of the state government in a sort of puppet master – puppet relationship?

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Free workshop on overcoming mouse phobia

27-05-2024

As autumn settles in the Central Highlands, so does the occasional uninvited guest - the field mouse.

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From film projectors to freezers: nine local groups clinch community grants

27-05-2024

Nine community groups have received a total of $25,000 funding as part of Round Two of Hepburn Shire’s 2024 Community Grants program.

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Walks of the Central Highlands

27-05-2024

‘One day,’ I’d always thought, while driving past the Twin Bridges picnic area on the Midland Highway just out of Daylesford.

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Vale Ros 5.2.1955- 8.5.2024

27-05-2024

Rosalind Brooks was born on February 5, 1955 to Gertrude and Roy Brooks. She came into the world in a taxi on the way to Royal Women's Hospital.

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 The untold story of William Shum: biography of an early influencer

26-05-2024

Way before social media influencers were a thing, the way we lived was subtly shaped by talented individuals like colourful yesteryear influencer William Shum.

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Where, what, why and who of the Wastelands Cup

26-05-2024

Where do artists go on holiday? Straight to the wastelands of course.

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Got it covered: Spa Quilters all ready for show

26-05-2024

The Spa Quilters Guild of Daylesford are raffling a unique quilt in the lead up to their biennial quilt show happening over the King’s Birthday weekend.

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Hepburn shire in top ten for same sex households

26-05-2024

The Hepburn Shire Council this month held a flag raising ceremony to celebrate IDAHOBIT Day amid findings that four of the ‘top 10’ localities for Victorian same-sex households are in Hepburn.

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Outrage over tree trim

25-05-2024

Extremely p…… off barely comes close to what Lyonville’s Suzi Donovan felt when she discovered her beloved silver birch trees had been “butchered” by a contractor acting for Powercor in recent days.

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Out & About

25-05-2024

In January 2024, author Roy Maloy became the most prolific true crime author in Australian history (Herald Sun & ABC Radio National) with the publication of his 15th true crime biography.

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Your say…

25-05-2024

It is sad to hear of boundary changes that are being proposed in this historic town.

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Can you help Claire?

25-05-2024

Daylesford resident Natasha Morgan is sharing a Go Fund Me page for her friend Claire Spencer, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.

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Your say …

24-05-2024

I write in concern about the proposal Hepburn Shire Council has to rezone prime farming land on the outskirts of East Street in Daylesford.

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Your say…

24-05-2024

The HSC proposal for potential rezoning of prime agricultural land along East Street must be reconsidered and removed from the Draft Structure Plan.

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Two charged following damage in the Bendigo area

24-05-2024

Bendigo police have charged a man and woman after alleged damage was caused at multiple locations around Bendigo this month.

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A real community hub

24-05-2024

In early March the Guildford General Store closed its doors and is now up for sale.

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Capturing the amazing aurora australis

23-05-2024

The strongest geomagnetic storm in over two decades dazzled scientists and sky-watchers alike overnight on May 10-11, 2024.

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Bringing a 19th century wedding day beauty back to life

23-05-2024

Qualified textile conservator Larry Edwards knows how to bring beautiful but time-worn vintage garments back to life and make them “talk”.

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Motorcyclist dies in Ballarat East collision

23-05-2024

A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Ballarat East last Friday, 17 May.

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Your say…

I’m part of the family who owns the farm on East Street, Daylesford (called Mayfield) which is being proposed to be rezoned, and I’m currently living on that farm.

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Shining harsh light of day on drink driving

22-05-2024

One in five drink drivers fined in Victoria was caught during daylight hours, newly released Victoria Police analysis shows.

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