July 11, 2026
Recognition for Inverleigh youth hub
A RECREATION space in Inverleigh has earned the Golden Plains Shire Council an award. The council was recently recognised at the LGPro Awards for Excellence...
July 10, 2026
Dairy farm visit marks start of new regulator
MEREDITH Dairy played a part in marking the beginning of Victoria's new food regulator last week. Agriculture and regional development minister, and Eureka MP Michaela...
July 10, 2026
Come one, come all to open day at Rokewood Hall
AN open day at Rokewood Memorial Hall this month will aim to gauge interest about its future use. To be held on Saturday 18 July...
July 6, 2026
Welcome Wednesdays more than meal for many
A Scarsdale initiative offering home-cooked meals is not only helping more people manage cost-of-living concerns but providing them with a connection to the town...
July 4, 2026
Kay leads way on school crossing
KAY Hoskin is feeling blessed from the support she has received for her work helping keep school children safe crossing the road. Hoskin has been...
July 2, 2026
Matilda is 5th generation Rokewood-Corindhap
ONE girl was set to get on court for the first time at the weekend not just for her club, but her family. Matilda Mellington...
June 29, 2026
Pharmacist on the road
DISTANCE and making health choices easier are key themes behind a chemist's delivery service. Goldfields Pharmacy Delivery is transporting medicine and other goods from Smythesdale...
June 27, 2026
‘It becomes the township’s plan’: democratic approach shapes priorities
A TOWN'S community plan was launched at the weekend, with one item already ticked off the list. The Napoleons Community Plan 2025–2029 was unveiled by...
June 27, 2026
Council concerned by illegal dumping
THERE has been a rise in the amount of illegal dumping across Golden Plains Shire. In May the local government recorded 28 reports of illegal...
June 26, 2026
Council alliance tables priorities in parliament
REPRESENTATIVES of six councils from the greater Ballarat area visited state parliament last week to advocate for residents' interests. The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils...
June 22, 2026
Summer the time for art
IT'S that time of year when Golden Plains artists have their chance to submit work into the Golden Spaces 2026 Summer Exhibition. The exhibition is...
June 19, 2026
Calling small bush block owners to get sustainable
SMALL bush block owners have the chance to become catchment stewards. As part of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority's (CMA) Small Blocks Big Dreams project,...
June 13, 2026
Linton progress committee filled and ready to work
AN "organic" growth in numbers saw a community organisation in the shire's north fill its entire committee. Last month, the Linton and District Progress Association...
June 12, 2026
Tucker Tent delivers funding to Meredith
SOME grassroots groups throughout Meredith have each received a $19,000 boost to their coffers. Meredith Community Tucker Tent has distributed $152,000 this financial year after...
June 12, 2026
Food relief pantry to open in Bannockburn
A FOOD relief pantry in Bannockburn is to be established as part of a special fund created for the region. Through its Golden Plains Fund,...
June 11, 2026
Shire hosts careers expo
BANNOCKBURN YMCA was packed with young people curious about what options their futures might hold on Thursday 4 June. The Golden Plains Shire Careers Expo...
June 10, 2026
Bonfire to be a real ship burner
BURNING wooden ships might not be the usual thing to see in-land on the Golden Plains, but it's happening in Cape Clear this month. The...
June 8, 2026
Educational excursions into the environment
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is wanting residents to join their Community Engagement Network (CEN). The group is designed to share local perspectives and support...
June 7, 2026
Business guide offers way to connect
AN index for businesses across Golden Plains Shire will be finalised by the middle of this month. The Golden Plains Chamber of Commerce's directory will...
June 6, 2026
Wildlife rescuers call for residents’ alerts
A WILDLIFE rescue group active in the region's south is calling for residents' help. Bannockburn Wildlife Rescue want locals to alert them about injured wildlife...
June 6, 2026
First responders ‘caring and committed’
AMBULANCE Victoria has put the call out for more recruits at the Dereel Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT is trained to render early...
June 5, 2026
Council adopts next budget
MAINTAINING essential services and investing in infrastructure are major focuses of the budget Golden Plains Shire Council adopted last month. The budget features a 2.75...
June 4, 2026
20 per cent off rego, half-price public transport
STATE government measures to support residents with cost-of-living issues began on Monday 1 June. Victorians can now claim 20 per cent off their car registration...
June 1, 2026
Fire training props turn up the heat
SPECIALISED equipment in Dereel is allowing CFA members to complete hot fire training. Mobile containers designed to light up on LPG gas have been set...
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