Annual power bills are to rise as a result of a State Government mandate to introduce smart electricity metres throughout the shire

ChillOut proves a hit with visitors, despite the poor weather

DAYLESFORD has to be made greener, more attractive and more accessible or it will lose tourism dollars

A new TV ad promoting the Hepburn Shire has split the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs tourism community. One letter writer to The Advocate has described the ad as depicting those who live in the area as "peasants, simple country folk and miserable". Another said the ad showed people as "sad and mistrusting peasants". Others, however, saw the ad and promotional campaign as "amazing", "impressive", and a "visual feast of the senses". Watch the ad and judge for yourself.

A roller derby grudge match was a highlight of Daylesford's ChillOut festival

Round-up of Mt Prospect tennis