I love being a journo but sometimes reporting is hard work. And hard to do properly. And especially hard to do as an independent publisher with not a lot of financial backing. People have sometimes said I used to go harder when I was employed at The Advocate in Daylesford. Or The Courier in Ballarat. […]
Central Highlands songwriter Glenn Musto will present a special afternoon performance at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham, blending live music, storytelling and reflections gathered across more than 30 years of songwriting, touring and creative life later this month. Known for his work with cult Australian indie bands Showbag!, The Nordeens and College Fall, Glenn has […]
Three Pig and Whistle hotels The exact origins of the name ‘Pig and Whistle’ remain a mystery, but the internet can offer a couple of explanations to ‘wet your whistle’. The Old English word “piggin” referred to a small earthenware jug, and the Old Norse phrase “ves heil” meaning “be you healthy”, was a common […]
Ivan Carter grew up in “the foggy forested hills of Drummond”, where his parents built a mudbrick house in the 1970s. The area, which was a lovely place to begin life and explore the landscape, recently gave him the inspiration to produce his first album, Shine. He chatted with Donna Kelly. Donna: How did you […]
We would love to invite local community members to come together for a free coffee catch-up in Daylesford as part of Men’s Health Week 2026. When: Wednesday 17 June Time: 9am to 11.30am Where: 1 Camp Street, Daylesford This is an opportunity for people to connect, have a conversation and acknowledge the importance of men’s […]
Work has commenced on the redevelopment of the Clunes Health Wellness Garden. Shaped by feedback from staff, community members and stakeholders, the new garden will feature accessible spaces for people of all ages to relax, enjoy the sensory garden, potter in the raised vegetable beds, and connect in a safe and welcoming outdoor environment. Stage […]
Timber and firewood businesses bought up 7000 tonnes of storm debris removed from the Wombat State Forest at an auction held by DEECA in Daylesford on May 26. A spokesperson said there had been a good response to the organisation’s first online auction, with the 7000 tonnes of by-products from Wombat State Forest storm debris […]
It is with great regret I have to inform you of the passing of Wolfram Michael Fix (Mike) who lost his battle with life at 4pm, June 4, 2026. This vibrant and creative man will have a celebration of his life and be reunited with his daughter Sue in a private ceremony with his family […]
