Back at the beginning of August I saw a post on the Grapevine by a local woman I hadn’t met, Jodie Hawkins, with photos of the Senior Cits room at the back of the Daylesford Town Hall, asking whether anyone would be interested in getting together there as a community. Well, there was an overwhelming […]
Hepburn Shire Council’s interim CEO Janet Dore is loving her new role, saying the region is “a delightful place to be in – it’s just a little gem”. But Ms Dore also recognises there are financial challenges but says the council has a plan to ensure it can recover its financial health. “I think the […]
The state government will invest $7.8 million to upgrade Daylesford Aged Care through Central Highlands Rural Health. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas made the announcement on her Facebook page saying the funding is part of the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund (RHIF), which gives rural and regional health services the opportunity to put forward their priorities for […]
Hepburn Shire Council’s Duke Street building in Daylesford is no longer fit for purpose. Council staff based at the office will be relocated to other workplaces, including 24 Vincent Street, the Daylesford depot and the Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre during this month and next. Interim CEO Janet Dore said council’s customer service channels would […]
Council to move out of Duke Street Council’s Duke Street office in Daylesford will close, with staff relocating during November and December after a thorough evaluation identified building condition and safety issues. Planning, Building and Customer Service will move to the rear of the Visitor Information Centre in mid-December, accessed via a walkway and side […]
Many hands played a part in delivering a beautiful poppy quilt to the Daylesford RSL ahead of Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11. Spa Quilters’ newly elected president Denise Longmire said it was the weekend of their group’s biennial exhibition, held in St Peter’s Church, when Ian Tinetti spotted a warm, contemplative quilt featuring soldiers […]
September school holidays September school holidays are almost here. Our library and youth teams have organised some free, fun activities for school-aged children. There will be African drumming lessons, craft sessions, and kite-making workshops. It’s the perfect chance for children to get creative, learn new skills, and enjoy hands-on experiences with friends. Celebrated African drummer, […]
Things seemed to go so slowly for a long time but now they are speeding up. The slab is in and now the frame is up and the roof is starting to take shape. It’s still an April bump-in date but at least we can see something happening – which is fantastic. Mind you, we […]
