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 […]

Board Director opportunities at Central Highlands Rural Health Join a Victorian public health board The Department of Health is seeking applications for part-time Board Director positions at Central Highlands Rural Health. Appointment terms start on 1 July 2027 and are for up to three years. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to Victoria’s […]

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, […]

On Friday, November 27, the community is invited to come together for the Daylesford Walk Against Gender-Based Violence. The event is being held as part of the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Held each year between November 25 and December 10, the 16 Days of Activism campaign raises awareness of the […]

The Daylesford Foundation celebrated its eighth birthday last month following its biggest year of local giving to date. In the 2025–26 financial year, the foundation distributed more than $320,000 to young people and families across Hepburn Shire, taking its total since 2018 to over $1.2 million across 10,000 instances of support. It is a long […]

Well, here I am again penning another article for you, the reader, to enjoy…   This time I’ll be taking you on a discovery tour of cultivated plants with links to Gondwanaland – once a supercontinent over 500 million years ago that eventually drifted apart to form Africa, India, Southern America, Antarctica, South Western Pacific […]

Making with clay is part of the human story from ancient times. But it doesn’t live in history. Ceramic practice is continuous in every culture all over the world. And it’s thriving in Australia right now. More people are taking pottery classes, restaurants are using locally made tableware, galleries are showing ceramic art and artists’ […]

The 75th Daylesford Highland Gathering comes to an end on Saturday, December 5 with the reinstatement of the traditional Scottish Ceilidh to be held at the Daylesford Town Hall.     Cathy & Catie Strings Ceilidh Band and their caller will head the night with Scottish folk music while guiding everyone through all the moves […]

The Daylesford Agricultural Show, held at Victoria Park on Saturday, November 28, is more than a showcase of prize-winning livestock, horsemanship, fresh produce, crafts, art and photography. It is a celebration of the people, creativity and community spirit that make the region unique. Under the shade sail beside the Hall of Flowers, visitors can enjoy […]

All writing genres accepted, including short story, memoir and poetry. The winners and shortlist will be published in The Best of the Davy Writers Prize 2027. Prize money and book vouchers also awarded. NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES! CATEGORIES Open (18 years and older): 1,800 words or less Teens (Years 9 – 12): 1,500 words or […]

Acclaimed guitarists the Grigoryan Brothers return to Daylesford, after a 13-year absence, for an intimate concert of music drawn from their vast back catalogue. Much has happened in the ensuing 13 years: numerous awards, national and international tours, performances with symphony orchestras, a collaboration with the National Museum of Australia, writing music for film and […]