Author: Tim Bach

Dja Dja Wurrung Take First Steps Towards Local Treaty Negotiations

Dja Dja Wurrung People of the Central Victoria area are the first Traditional Owner group to register intent to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty. Under Victoria’s Treaty Negotiation Framework, Traditional Owner groups across the state can negotiate their own Treaties, which will reflect the aspirations and priorities in their local areas.

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Go Jump in the Lake!

An interpretive sign on the western side of Lake Daylesford at the stone amphitheatre provides fascinating reading about the importance of the Lake once it was constructed in 1930. A large diving platform near there once provided endless enjoyment for locals and visitors.

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New Emergency Services Levy to Impact Hepburn Shire Ratepayers

The Victorian Government has legislated a new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), set to take effect from 1 July 2025. This levy will replace the current Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL). For rate payers in Hepburn Shire, the increase comes hard on the heels of a10% increase in rates approved last week by the Essential Services Commission.

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