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WHEN it comes to classic country shows, Clunes is right up there.

THE Daylesford Show, on Saturday, November 26, will again feature an exhibition of the work of local people who are proud to show off what they have produced in the past 12 months, or perhaps three years.

I know the weather is still cold and wet in our little world-of-its-own micro climate (how often have you driven out of the foggy, drizzling highlands towards Melbourne to discover that it’s actually sunny down there?), but surely it is time for some lighter dishes on the menu after a steady diet of steaming casseroles and rib-sticking winter stews.

THE 2022 Daylesford Rotary Art Show closed last Tuesday, with 182 artworks on show by 78 artists, after what was months of planning and hard work.

As this will be the last piece I write in this Mayoral term, I thought I should reflect on some of the achievements and challenges of the past year.

A QUIZ night at Daylesford’s Victoria Park Pavilion offers a chance to not only flaunt your general knowledge – or complete lack of it – while raising vital funds for the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter.

The Convent at Daylesford has been chosen to host the Brandenburg Orchestra, which will perform its Baroque Fusions in the chapel on November 17 at 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

The final of the Christ Church concerts will feature the Daylesford Community Brass Band with their Beyond concert on Saturday, November 19 at 2.30pm at Christ Church Anglican, 54 Central Springs Road, Daylesford.

The much-anticipated Romsey Ecotherapy Park was officially opened to the community on Wednesday, October 26.

After a Covid hiatus, Trentham's Twilight Night is back!

THE Mount Macedon Realty: Wooling Hill Run 2022 has been run but it’s not yet done raising funds for Kyneton Health’s palliative care in the home service.

With nice little sheds, you see individual style and history come together.

Tickets are now on sale to all major events at ChillOut Festival 2023.

THE Great Dividing Trail Association is offering a one-off opportunity for the public to walk and explore the 1840s Aboriginal Protectorate site at Franklinford this Sunday, November 13.

This Christmas the need for support across the Central Highlands has never been greater and Cafs (Child and Family Services) is working harder than ever to support families in need.

Regional Community Vet Clinic, a Mt Alexander Shire based non-profit organisation, has received $50,000 from the state government’s Living Local Regional Fund.

THE state’s selection of the Creswick Trails to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games mountain biking competition has big implications for local business and the town’s future.

Nine Aboriginal leaders have been inducted into the prestigious Honour Roll at a ceremony in Melbourne to formally acknowledge and celebrate their wide-ranging achievements and invaluable contributions.

YANDOIT'S historic Uniting church is getting set to host two vibrant concerts supporting good causes this month, under its new guise as the venue for Yandoit Cultural live events.

The Mount Players are presenting their final show for 2022.

Despite recent rainfall, Hepburn Shire Council is anticipating a fire season which will approach quickly and is urging residents to prepare.

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