Two new defibrillators have been installed in a community partnership by Blooms the Chemist and Daylesford Rotary. Blooms have placed one outside their entry on Vincent Street and Rotary’s Defibrillator has been placed outside the Daylesford Library. Each defibrillator is available 24/7.
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Council officers have been unable to locate a valuation of The Rex before it was purchased by Council in 2016. Either the valuation was not done as would be expected from an organisation performing due diligence or the valuation was (conveniently?) lost.
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The newly formed Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils (GBAC) is made up of Mayors and CEOs from Hepburn Shire, City of Ballarat, Pyrenees Shire, Golden Plains Shire, Moorabool Shire and Central Goldfields Shire. It has been established to act as a united voice for member councils to tackle common issues for the Greater Ballarat region.
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Hempcrete is a wonderful, but as yet uncommon building material with a natural resistance to fire and mould providing natural insulation and breathability properties. Hempcrete building are perfect for fire and earthquake prone areas, hot, cold or damp conditions. And they are a good carbon sink!
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Hepburn Shire Council released its Affordable Housing Strategy and the state government released it Affordable Housing Statement last week. Councillor Jen Bray summarises the key points and the implications for the housing crisis in Hepburn Shire.
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