🚲 Join Council and community groups for the official opening and community celebration of Djuwang Baring, the Shire's 60-kilometre mountain bike trail network on Saturday 30 November from 11am to 1pm at the Hammon Park Trailhead & Recreational Park.
Published on 28 October 2024
On Tuesday 5 November 2024, the community of Daylesford will come together to honour the memory of the lives lost and forever changed in the tragic collision last year.
The commemoration serves as a time for reflection, healing, and unity as family, friends, and the community gather to pay tribute to those who were taken too soon. We hope that the words spoken, the wreaths laid, and the minute of silence in remembrance will help heal and give strength to loved ones and the community one year on.
Bradley Thomas, Hepburn Shire Council CEO, said we are gathering not only to remember those we lost but to support one another through the healing process.
“This tragedy has forever changed our community, but it has also brought us closer, showing the power of unity, compassion, and resilience,” he said.
This tragedy, which deeply shook the community and region, has left a lasting impact on all those connected to it.
This commemoration is a solemn occasion to acknowledge the profound loss felt by families and friends while also recognising the strength and compassion that the community has displayed over the past year.
“This gathering serves as a reminder that the bonds of community can provide comfort and support even in times of immense tragedy,” said Mr Thomas.
The commemoration will take place outside the Royal Hotel Daylesford at 9am.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
We ask that all who attend respectfully observe the memories of those lost and the grief shared by many whose lives have been impacted.
There will be no statements given on the day, and all media enquiries will only be responded to in writing, please contact comms@hepburn.vic.gov.au