Daylesford locals celebrate reopening of Phoenix cinema after raising $250,000
Daylesford locals celebrated the reopening of their cinema, the Phoenix, this week after raising $250,000. The cinema, located in the former Rex Theatre, was built with assistance from reality-TV show The Block and is set to screen Michelle Payne’s biopic, Ride Like a Girl, during its launch. Community members expressed a renewed commitment to cultural activities.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 19:11 UTC
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