Stories

Welcome to Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. If you are interested in wonderful produce and great food and wine, then this is the place for you.

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Maldon Muse: Sally Anderson

Moving to Maldon has enabled Sally Anderson, founder of the Dangerfield fashion…

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Catch a Train and See Where it Takes You

It is such a thrill travelling by train to an undiscovered place and the journey is…

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Swiss Italian Festa is Back

Pour the grappa, crank up the music and raise the lanterns because after a…

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Treasure Towns

A visit to central Victoria can uncover sensory and scenic treasures, not unlike…

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Cold is Cool

“Are you a summer or a winter person?” was a question that did it to me. Suddenly I…

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Top 10 Things To Do When You Next Visit

We asked, and you voted. Here are the top 10 things to do in our region. It’s a…

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5 Photo-Worthy Locations

Because we love scrolling through your snaps of our region and would love to see…

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The Thrill of the Hunt

It's a frosty winter's morning at Black Cat Truffles in the central Victorian…

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Pay it Forward in Creswick

Have you ever had someone 'pay it forward' at your local café? It's delightful to…

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Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Everyone loves a good autumn festival, right? So we’re going to let you in on a…

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The Pioneers

For decades, Daylesford has seen three visionary women work tirelessly to build…

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Paws and All

As my family walked around the Daylesford Sunday Market last weekend, Lulu, our…

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What’s On in Autumn

Upcoming events in Autumn throughout the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.

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Everything You Need to Know for Your First Visit to Hanging Rock

‘Hanging Rock’ technically named Mt Diogenes is pretty damn impressive. Here’s a…

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Summer Family Fun in the Macedon Ranges

The Macedon Ranges comes into its own in the summer, and now is the perfect time…

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Open Daily

So, you can’t go overseas any time soon. Here’s a dream week-ish long itinerary,…

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The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Nature Bucket List

There's no doubt that 2020 has changed how we regard - and interact with - the…

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Where do the Locals in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Go?

It's often the first thing you wonder when you travel: 'Where do the locals go?…

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Harcourt Highlights

Harcourt has long been known for its delicious apples and is regarded as mainland…

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The Road Less Travelled: Franklinford a Quiet Treasure Trove

It’s very easy when travelling to and within the Daylesford Macedon Region to arrow…

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Spring to Life: The Mineral Springs of the Region

‘Wealth’ can be admired all around the Daylesford Macedon region. The gold rush…

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Your Macedon Ranges Escape at Lawson Lodge

The first thing on your list may be a weekend away. And we’ve got the perfect place…

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The Best Eggs Make the Best Pasta: Interview with Paul Righetti

Good things have been cooking at Honest Eggs Co, a local open range egg farm. This…

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Where the Wildlife Roams

Look up as the wedgetail eagles soar and dip across the bright blue skies. Look…

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Things That Lift Your Spirits

When times are tough, it’s important to keep forging ahead, keep your body active…

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Autumn is our Favourite Colour

The picturesque village of Blackwood is tucked in between the Wombat and Lerderderg…

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Places to Go, Colours to See

Autumn 2020 will go down as one of the most anticipated seasons in Australian…

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Shining Light for Solar

A ten-year plan to turn the Hepburn Shire, in Central Victoria, into a model…

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Ripples of Joy

Water can enhance your mood and calm your soul. Take the plunge and visit one of…

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Lost Trades Fair Touring Route Itinerary

So, you’re heading to the Lost Trades Fair to meet the makers and be inspired by…