“I just started kissing Nick and forgot we were on camera”.
Profiles
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Mayor Tony Clark told the Brolga the council is reviewing its rate collection process to make it easier for residents to seek assistance.
Daylesford
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Hepburn Shire council has worked to rectify the housing supply issues in the region since 2021.
Housing
“For $26.50, any individual can go and lay a charge.”
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The new suburb of Middleton Field is growing, but this timber relic has withstood the elements since the 1850s.
Property
Local businessman David Penman was so irritated about a council budget, he took action. It failed.
With five out of seven councillors stood down, there is not enough for a quorum.
The to-do list is about to start piling up, but Tim Drylie and Brian Hood can’t even hold a meeting.
The change comes after an 18-month trial that showed reduced wait times, but one councillor expressed concern about an erosion of “democratic oversight”.
“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.”
Pub Chat
“Cooking seemed like ... the perfect way to explore with flavours and have fun. And not have to do the dishes".
The challenges include European wasps that sting each other to try and get at the grapes.
Seasonal eating and living with Sault owner Jodi Flockhart.
Historical cottages, modern escapes and a lot of sweeping views.
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.
Climate
Brooklands Free Range Farm is a success story in both sustainability and community spirit.
The Brolga spoke to the event's president in the lead up to this weekend's festivities.
Events
