Daylesford
Once-booming Victorian tree-change towns where house prices are on discount
Regional Victorian house prices have dropped for three consecutive quarters, which hasn’t happened since 2008, so buyers can find a cheaper deal.
- by Abbir Dib
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‘No value on five lives’: Families devastated after Daylesford pub crash driver case thrown out
The magistrate found William Swale, who has type 1 diabetes, was in the grip of a severe medical episode when he crashed into the diners and there was insufficient evidence to put before a jury.
- by Erin Pearson
Driver ‘virtually close to death’ before Daylesford pub crash that killed five, court hears
William Swale, who has type 1 diabetes, was severely hypoglycaemic in the minutes leading up to the November accident, according to his doctor.
- by Erin Pearson
No evidence Daylesford driver braked in crash that killed five, expert says
A collision expert also told the court that a lack of braking was consistent with someone being in a deeply impaired state.
- by Erin Pearson
Top local hospo talent bring classics - and a curveball - to the grand old Daylesford Hotel
The team from much-loved Cliffy’s Emporium have brought their magic touch to the local landmark – and added some top cooking talent to the mix.
- by Tomas Telegramma
The Block confirmed for Daylesford after planning minister intervention
The next series of hit TV show The Block will be filmed in the country hamlet of Daylesford after intervention by the state’s planning minister to approve it.
- by Rachael Dexter and Benjamin Preiss
Farmland or townhouses? The fight for the future of Daylesford
Like many areas, Daylesford is facing a housing crisis. But some locals fear a plan to extend the popular spa town’s urban boundaries will threaten its very identity.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Victorian tree-change towns where property prices are getting cheaper
There are more opportunities for buyers now than a few years ago in an end to the boom that had pushed prices to unaffordable levels.
- by Jim Malo
From humble beginnings to Victoria’s most-loved regional hotel
Visitors to award-winning Lake House, now celebrating its 40th year, used to navigate there with a hand-drawn map mailed in the post.
- by Ben Groundwater
Woman almost drowns in Daylesford as rain drenches Victoria
The 58-year-old woman fell into a drain about 8.50pm on Easter Monday and was swept away in fast-moving waters, Victoria Police said.
- by Lachlan Abbott and Alex Crowe
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