I wish to respond to your article in the June 29, 2026 edition headed: ‘HSC: No geese, no Rex and now no indoor pool’. In your article you state re consultancy/study costs: “A spokesperson said the council had spent in the order of $70,000 over three financial years which included the original scope and some […]
Burke Square I have been in town since 2018 however in my time I did not see the green used except since Covid when the hotel started with the tables. I feel that it is positive to see people using the area now. I recognise that many of these people are tourists. However our resident […]
Good health care John and I very much appreciate this opportunity to convey our heartfelt thanks to Daylesford Hospital and the wonderful nurses and staff who looked after my dear hubby for two weeks in April. From the moment the ambulance arrived and Austen and Glen took over we were treated with kindness and understanding. […]
Australia Day Why is anyone looking to the Hepburn Shire Council to celebrate any holiday or commemorative day? Shouldn’t that be up to individuals? In my opinion it is a ridiculous and outdated sentiment to look to the council for how to celebrate holidays. The council should be neutral on matters of celebration and holiday. […]
I’m often asked why Meta (owners of Facebook) should be forced to pay compensation to news publishers. It’s a fair question. On the surface, Facebook can be seen as a media disruptor, like Uber upending the taxi industry, or cars replacing horse and cart. It’s easy to think social media is just the “new and […]
I am writing to express my concerns about the recent article featuring a resident of the Daylesford Ladies Benevolent Society units. (Issue 399) As the husband of the secretary who has served the Society for over 28 years I have witnessed their dedication and hard work. Although my wife was approached for comment she was […]
In the bar my mum used to work the smoke never shows on a ceiling that colour. decades cling to lungs like smouldering to glass. & still, i hear the men talking as if they can rewrite the prize horse with a pint, the mean bet that turned their futures to shadows, to ash. there […]
I am a recent tree-changer from Melbourne and just wanted to say how much I enjoy having a paper to read.Where I lived in Melbourne, most local newspapers ended around the start of Covid – or went online but that is not the same.I like reading about other locals, as I hope to be one […]
