March 30, 2026
Race to fun and the most laughs
A LARGE crowd enjoyed a day of competition, laughter and fun at the Slownet Yacht Race in Cape Clear this month. Patrons took part in...
March 28, 2026
Ambulance station, play space on shire’s election list
THE north of Golden Plains has received significant attention in its council's list of advocacy projects ahead of this year's state election. Improved public transport,...
March 28, 2026
More opportunity to take part in local art
FREE art workshops that have been offered in Bannockburn are set to also be held in the north of Golden Plains. The Take Part: Local...
March 27, 2026
Residents to launch Teesdale community plan
BIKES, buses and road safety are some of the key priorities for residents in one Golden Plains town. The Teesdale Community Plan 2025-2029 is to...
March 27, 2026
Brigade’s red-hot form leading into state firefighting titles
NAPOLEONS Enfield Fire Brigade showed their determination and community spirit at the weekend ahead of the state titles in Stawell. The brigade will compete at...
March 26, 2026
New league for region’s junior netballers
COMMENCEMENT of a new netball competition in Ballarat has been advanced for junior players from the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club. Stakeholders in the competition...
March 24, 2026
‘Big data’ on region’s Australian wildlife
A STUDY tracking the movement of koalas, echindas and birds of prey is aiming not only to gather more information about these animals, but...
March 21, 2026
Workshops to enhance emergency readiness
GOLDEN Plains residents have shown interest in sessions beginning from next week designed to further prepare themselves and their communities for emergency situations. The region's...
March 14, 2026
Volunteers aim to be neighbourly
FROM lawns mowed to roofs fixed, a community program in Golden Plains' north is taking neighbourly help to a new level. So far the Help...
March 13, 2026
Bannockburn needs more buses, council says
MORE buses are something Golden Plains Shire Council is leading calls for as the Department of Transport and Planning conducts a review into future...
March 10, 2026
Bands ready to do battle
CHRISTOPHER O'LEARY AN investment in young people is what the Golden Plains' Battle of the Bands is for the region, the Shire has said. Teesdale's Turtle...
March 6, 2026
Land ahoy! Yachts sailing back to Cape Clear
A MAJOR event for Cape Clear offers potential to further bind the community, alongside being fantastic fun. The Slownet Yacht Race will be held at...
February 28, 2026
Shire’s best at Rec Fest
BMX demonstrations, tai chi and pony displays were all part of an exhibition in Smythesdale at the weekend celebrating the diversity of pastimes available...
February 27, 2026
Responders can make difference between ‘life and death’
FIRST responders in Meredith have put a call out for more volunteers to assist them in this critical service. The volunteers said they performed an...
February 23, 2026
Ready, set, Dach to the Derby
THE charm and joy of small dogs will be celebrated next month at the Inverleigh Dachshund Derby. Now in its 14th year, the Sunday 1...
February 22, 2026
Bannockburn bike park works on track
A wheelie good time is set for Bannockburn residents after works began last week on a new bike park. Ground was broken last week at...
February 13, 2026
Brigade’s junior action heating up to help community
WHILE Napoleons Enfield Fire Brigade fought fires last month, passing their knowledge on to their youngest members during training was an opportunity for fun...
February 13, 2026
Golden Plains ideal for Costco, mayor says
THE Golden Plains is well-placed for a Costco serving both the region and Greater Geelong, the shire's mayor said. Cr Owen Sharkey wrote to the...
February 11, 2026
A safe night out: Ballarat Pride Ball set to return
THE BALLARAT Pride Ball is set to return this year, backed by state government funding. The Victorian government announced $10,000 last month for QHub to...
February 10, 2026
Golden Plains artists invited to exhibit in winter showcase
AN EXHIBITION in the Golden Plains will be held mid-year, offering artists the opportunity to showcase their work. Expressions of interest for Golden Spaces' Winter...
February 10, 2026
Festival’s musical plants aim to hit the right note
NEXT month's Ballarat Begonia Festival will add the sound of music to its garden, with an installation to entertain children and those young at...
February 9, 2026
Tucker Tent fires up ahead of Golden Plains Festival
THE meat and eggs have been ordered, and Golden Plains Festival's famous Tucker Tent is ready to raise funds for Meredith community groups. It comes...
February 7, 2026
Cash for camps, excursions and sports
FUNDING for students to attend camps and excursions is available from this term, the state government has announced. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is...
February 4, 2026
Powerful messages stitched into art
ART lovers will have the opportunity to indulge in thought-provoking pieces at the 2026 Biennial Textile Palette Exhibition in Clunes later this year. Entries are...
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