A living link to Daylesford’s past has been restored with the planting of a young English Elm in Burke Square—grown from a cutting of the original “Tree of Knowledge,” a much-loved landmark that once stood in the same spot.
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Human mark making to communicate began as a way of tracking the sale of goods and services via pictographs in the Neolithic era. But it’s grown to the extent that no human can keep up!
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Australia’s most popular renovation reality show, The Block, is about to put Daylesford on the national – and international – stage. The 20th season of The Block was filmed right here in Daylesford, and the series premiere will air on Sunday, July 27 at 7.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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The Daylesford Fire Brigade marked one of the most significant events in its long and proud history last week with its Annual Service Award and National Medal Presentation Night, held at the Victoria Park Pavilion.
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From July 1, 2025, a new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy will be introduced across Victoria, replacing the former Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL). While the new levy broadens funding for emergency services beyond fire response, it has generated widespread concern for Hepburn Shire residents already facing a hefty increase in rates.
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