January 29th, 2026Daylesford Op Shop temporarily closed

The Daylesford Community Op Shop has temporarily closed after receiving a donation infested with bed bugs.
Spokesperson Michelle Clifford said already the community had raised $2525 with a further $1000 from the Daylesford Rotary Club to help the shop through its crisis. “We have spent roughly $6000 to keep our community safe which was imperative to our ethics and mission with most likely $8000 in stock gone to a special hazard control tip.” Michelle thanked RCC Washroom Services, Dawson’s Australia Pest Control, Blooms The Chemist, Springs Medical, Daylesford Sunday Market, Hepburn Shire Council, Daylesford Rotary Club, Baker’s Delight Daylesford, Daylesford Meat Co, Istra Smallgoods, Community Bank Daylesford District, Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, Jubilee Lake Holiday Park, Macedon Ranges Insurance and Daylesford Bakery. Donations can be made to Daylesford Community Bank. Acc Daylesford Community Op Shop. BSB: 633000 Account: 145 943 866. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.