Brendan Hehir was running The Blackwood Times when the storm of June 2021 decimated the region, so, naturally he started reporting on it. Taking photos, getting stories from affected community members. But after a while, like others, he realised it was bigger than one paper, bigger than a few news reports. “About two months later, […]
I loved reading about David Hall’s epic journey across Asia and Europe – and the release of his book about his escapades. Head back to page 13 for a really great read. Journalist Kevin Childs sums it up well, saying that trips of that nature are no longer possible due to political and social upheaval. […]
Hepburn Springs Golf Club traces its origins to the vision of local community leaders and golf enthusiasts who sought to establish a high-quality golf course in the scenic hills surrounding the town. The driving force behind the project was George Parker Jr, a prominent Daylesford figure and chair of the Daylesford Progress Association and, later, […]
This year, 2026, is the centenary year for the golf course at Hepburn Springs now known as Hepburn Golf. People often wonder why Hepburn Springs has a golf course rather than Daylesford. The first recorded push to establish golf in Daylesford appeared in May 1900, when an article by “A. Golfer” in the Daylesford Advocate […]
This year, 2026, is the centenary year for the golf course at Hepburn Springs now known as Hepburn Golf. People often wonder why Hepburn Springs has a golf course rather than Daylesford. The first recorded push to establish golf in Daylesford appeared in May 1900, when an article by “A. Golfer” in the Daylesford Advocate […]
A growing community of readers across Victoria is proving that a love of books can change lives far beyond the page. These avid bookworms are supporting families who’ve been forced to flee their homes due to disaster or conflict – with every book they read as part of a charity book club. Carol Forrest, from […]
Does it seem like the world’s gone mad? Too much orange? Jeff Glorfeld has thoughts. The Sopranos, considered by many critics to be one of the most influential television series ever made, went into production in 1997 and was broadcast in the United States on the HBO cable service from January 10, 1999, to June […]
A diverse program of free and low-cost community events showcasing Dja Dja Wurrung art and culture is to take place on Djandak (Djaara Country) this September. DUMAWUL, the cultural tourism, education and creative arts enterprise of DJAARA (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation), has announced the return of Malamiya Mang Then & Now for 2026. […]
