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“A weird time”: Hepburn Shire only has two councillors left, so how can it get anything done?

“A weird time”: Hepburn Shire only has two councillors left, so how can it get anything done?

The to-do list is about to start piling up, but Tim Drylie and Brian Hood can’t even hold a meeting.

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Daylesford Daylesford
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Hepburn Shire permanently hands greater planning power to staff

Hepburn Shire permanently hands greater planning power to staff

The change comes after an 18-month trial that showed reduced wait times, but one councillor expressed concern about an erosion of “democratic oversight”.

Darcie Humphreys
Pub ChatPub Chat
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Replica Wild West town in Yandoit on the market

Replica Wild West town in Yandoit on the market

“Old iron wasn’t worth anything, so I thought I might as well build a couple little buildings and, before I knew it, I had a little town.”

Darcie Humphreys
ProfilesProfiles
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Meet the Daylesford chef who trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Osaka

Meet the Daylesford chef who trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Osaka

“Cooking seemed like ... the perfect way to explore with flavours and have fun. And not have to do the dishes".

Darcie Humphreys
ProfilesProfiles
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Nomadic Outback teachers to spa country vignerons: The tale of Wombat Forest Wines

Nomadic Outback teachers to spa country vignerons: The tale of Wombat Forest Wines

The challenges include European wasps that sting each other to try and get at the grapes.

Darcie Humphreys
ProfilesProfiles
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From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place

From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place

Seasonal eating and living with Sault owner Jodi Flockhart.

Darcie Humphreys
PropertyProperty
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What does $1 million buy in Daylesford?

What does $1 million buy in Daylesford?

Historical cottages, modern escapes and a lot of sweeping views.

Darcie Humphreys
ClimateClimate
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A third of Victoria’s water catchments haven’t recovered from the Millennium Drought. What does that mean for spa country?

A third of Victoria’s water catchments haven’t recovered from the Millennium Drought. What does that mean for spa country?

When rainfall drops by 1mm, groundwater levels drop by 40 to 60mm. Long-term, this could spell danger for a region dependent on mineral springs tourism.

Darcie Humphreys
ProfilesProfiles
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The regenerative farm that proved its philosophy off the paddock

The regenerative farm that proved its philosophy off the paddock

Brooklands Free Range Farm is a success story in both sustainability and community spirit.

Darcie Humphreys
EventsEvents
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Party with a purpose: Daylesford's ChillOut pride festival has been running for three decades

Party with a purpose: Daylesford's ChillOut pride festival has been running for three decades

The Brolga spoke to the event's president in the lead up to this weekend's festivities.

Darcie Humphreys