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DAYLESFORD business owner Chris Hartigan came to work last Tuesday to find someone had tried to break into his Vincent Street business.

DAYLESFORD Spa Country Railway trains are not far from heading back to Bullarto after the track was covered by fallen trees and debris in the June 2021 storm.

The Daylesford Spa Country Railway volunteers have been kept busy since the June storm last year. But they are almost back on track to Bullarto thanks to their hard work and that of Bushfire Recovery Victoria.

Described as "amazing" and "non-stop entertainment", talented burlesque performers Camilla Cream, Liberty Foxx, Nellie Noble and Stella Del Lure are fusing their artistry and skills to create their super show sensation "Shimmy & Shake". After three sold out shows across Victoria, this show is sure to set Hepburn Springs audience's heart aflutter.

THE 2022 Victorian Community Satisfaction Survey has found that Hepburn Shire Council has shown a decline in 14 of 16 key areas since last year including Overall council direction, Overall performance, Community decisions and Sealed local roads.

‘LET’S go far – together.’ There’s an African proverb that resonates across our local towns. “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Horoscopes August 14-28

Meatloaf by Richard Cornish

On Friday October 28, the regional town of Clunes will host nationally acclaimed leaders and experts in positive ageing in the community at the Talking Ageing with Attitude conference. This new conference hosted by the Clunes community group Attitude will offer local perspective on the global conversation around strategies for ageing well in community. 

The state government is empowering grassroots multicultural and Aboriginal organisations to support children and young people to connect with their community, family, friends and culture.

The state government is putting young people’s experiences, needs and ideas at the centre of its plan to support young Victorians and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ambulance resources in the Grampians region are being boosted to make sure paramedics have the facilities and support they need to quickly respond to local emergencies.

The State Government is holding a landmark festival of pride events throughout Victoria this summer to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) Victorians.

Seed balls consist of the seed of one species or a variety of different species rolled within a ball of clay. For the Pollinator Project, we have chosen to add a native plant soil and compost mix to the clay providing nutrients and protection for the seed during throwing and sowing!!!

The Victorian Government is empowering grassroots multicultural and Aboriginal organisations to support children and young people to connect with their community, family, friends and culture

The State Government is upskilling Victoria’s electrical workers, improving community safety and equipping the workforce to be part of the state’s growing renewable and new energy sectors.

Village Connect is a new service for older residents and carers in the shire provided by Council. Free coffee cup events will be held at cafes across the shire for people aged over 55.

The State Government is supporting community and history organisations to capture Macedon’s diverse history, making it available for more people to discover and enjoy.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) provided funding of $337,000 to the Committee of Management for the first stage of the works identified in the museum’s conservation management plan.

More Victorians will soon be able to receive a Japanese encephalitis vaccine to protect themselves against the infection spread by mosquitoes before the warmer months.

The state government is giving more young people in regional Victoria the chance to save money and ditch their older model cars for a safer, more modern vehicle.

The state government is putting workers first and recognising excellent employers by prioritising suppliers and businesses that have fair labour standards and do the right thing by their staff.

Families in Kyneton will have access to a brand-new kindergarten located right next to the local primary school.