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 […]
Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11 Creswick Creswick Remembrance Service and wreath laying, 10.40am at the Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Creswick Cenotaph, corner Raglan and Albert Streets, Creswick. Contact: Secretary on 0490 374 006. A special event at this year’s service, Hepburn Shire Town Crier Phil Greenbank has been invited to read the proclamation, as part of […]
Davies & Rose Rural Hardware in Creswick has been named Victorian Home Hardware Store of the Year, recognising the store’s outstanding customer service, commitment to its local community and dedication to helping customers get the job done. The award recognises Home Hardware stores that demonstrate excellence across their business, with Davies & Rose standing out […]
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 […]
Hepburn Springs The town of Hepburn Springs was originally known as Spring Creek, the site of gold discovery in 1852 by James Egan. Hepburn was known as the Old Racecourse, which is the location of the recreation reserve. Both towns were located on the Jim Crow Diggings and attracted people from Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, […]
