May 12, 2021
Dirty Pig’s coming to Creswick
A GRAVEL racing weekend is tearing into the Goldfields, promising scenic rides through hidden tracks. The inaugural Dirty Pig and Whistle bike riding event will...
May 6, 2021
Councillors seek 10% pay rise
GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors are seeing a pay increase and have put the idea out for public feedback. At the council meeting on Tuesday, 27...
May 6, 2021
Shire’s budget revealed
THE Golden Plains Shire council has announced its 2021-22 draft budget. Indicating the Shire’s fiscal plan for the next financial year, the document proposes rate...
April 26, 2021
BBQ for men’s mental health
A CHARITY that inspires community and connection for men struggling with their mental health is making its way to Ballarat. On Sunday, 2 May, the...
April 15, 2021
Mobile phone upgrade coming to Shire
PARTS of Golden Plains Shire will welcome a new mobile base station to improve network coverage under a State Government initiative. Known as the Digital...
April 10, 2021
Bannockburn Cemetery works come to life
HEADSTONES sit peacefully in the sun, casting shadows across the recently mowed lawn. There is a pile of dirt next to a manicured garden bed,...
April 8, 2021
Funding chance for community groups
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Golden Plains Shire’s Community Strengthening Grants Program 2021. The grants aim to support community group projects across four the...
April 8, 2021
Ear to the ground in the south
COMMUNITY members from the south of Golden Plains Shire recently met with the Member for Polwarth to discuss key issues affecting their electorate. At the...
April 1, 2021
Golf greens survey underway
COMMUNITY feedback is sought to see whether the Bannockburn Golf Club should upgrade its current sand scrapes to grass greens. To analyse the works and...
April 1, 2021
Play space finally named – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
COUNCILORS have given a name to the Inverleigh play space following a heated discussion at the Golden Plains Shire council meeting on Tuesday, 23...
March 20, 2021
Calling out all tennis enthusiasts
THE Bannockburn Tennis Club is looking for junior and senior players to join in on its winter season. Kicking off on 1 May, the tennis...
March 19, 2021
Probus Club gets funding boost
RETIREES and seniors across Bannockburn have finally been able to put a generous community grant to use. The Combined Probus Club received $1528 from the...
March 19, 2021
New Bannockburn social club open to all
AFTER a day of helping his daughter renovate her block of land, Adam McLean went home feeling sick and sore. Later that night, doctors from...
May 22, 2020
Online Scout meetings are Dereel deal
A NEW Scouts group has had to quickly adapt to an online environment as to combat social distancing measures. Having only been formed at the...
May 22, 2020
Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion
COMMUNITY service is a core foundation of Lions Australia and the Buninyong & Mount Helen club has been exhibiting that philosophy in recent times. The...
May 21, 2020
Helping puppies to help others
GETTING a dog is often born out of pleas from children, followed by a shaky promise from parents that they ‘won’t be cleaning up...
May 21, 2020
Keeping cricket open for all
A NEW cricket program will soon be encouraging players of all skill levels to bowl, bat and field. Developed by the North Ballarat Cricket Club,...
May 18, 2020
Kids, start your stories write now
STUDENTS in and around the Buninyong area are invited to submit an imaginative narrative and illustration to the township’s Short Story Writing Competition. The contest...
May 16, 2020
No increase to rates, fees or charges in draft budget
CITY of Ballarat council has approved the 2020-2021 draft budget, indicating no increase to rates for the coming financial year. At the first-ever completely online...
May 16, 2020
Help is just over the fence
WHEN was the last time you checked in with your neighbours? Do you know if they’re struggling while house-bound? To inspire people to help out...
May 12, 2020
All work and no clay makes Jack a dull boy
IN the last month, a fifteen per cent increase of glass, including bottles and jars, has been dropped off at council’s Pass on Glass...
May 8, 2020
How’s yar beanie? Help pick the best COVID-themed design
VOTING has now opened for Interknit’s Lockdown 2020 design a beanie competition. Five finalists have been shortlisted, showcasing a range of colourful, COVID-related proposals. Designs range...
May 8, 2020
Grants to modernise local manufacturers
TO become more competitive in the global market, local businesses are set for a financial boost from the Federal government. As part of the Manufacturing...
May 7, 2020
Ensuring healthcare workers have healthy meals
FRONTLINE workers have a lot on their plates right now, so the community is making sure that they have a hot meal on their...
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