Daylesford
Hepburn Shire saga draws to a close as criminal charges dismissed
Local businessman David Penman was so irritated about a council budget, he took action. It failed.
Daylesford
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All quiet on the Hepburn front
With five out of seven councillors stood down, there is not enough for a quorum.
Daylesford
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“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.
Daylesford
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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”.
Daylesford
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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.”
Pub Chat
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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".
Profiles
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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.
Profiles
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From wedding guests to owners: The Daylesford restaurant built on a love of place
Seasonal eating and living with Sault owner Jodi Flockhart.
Profiles
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What does $1 million buy in Daylesford?
Historical cottages, modern escapes and a lot of sweeping views.
Property
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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?
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
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