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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...

February 1, 2026

Victorian bushfire appeal open for donations

THE Victorian Government has launched its own appeal for those affected by the state's bushfires. Money will be used to fund immediate assistance and community-identified...

January 30, 2026

Wren set to continue family’s school history

WREN Cations was set this week to represent the fifth generation of her family to attend Teesdale Primary School. The young student was one of...

January 28, 2026

Honouring the courage of Ballarat’s Irish pioneers

BALLARAT will celebrate Irish culture, and the empowering effect it has had on the city's pioneers, with a special event next month. Brigid Fest will...

January 26, 2026

Put new sport or hobby to the test at fest

RESIDENTS across Golden Plains will have the chance to try their hand at new sport and recreation activities at a series of community expos...

January 24, 2026

Bushfire appeal launched

BENDIGO Bank has launched an appeal to support communities that have been devastated by this month's bushfires in Victoria. "We know from experience that recovering...

January 22, 2026

Communities work to fight fires and begin recovery

FIREFIGHTERS and residents worked to limit the impact of bushfires across greater Ballarat and Golden Plains earlier this month. Many gathered in Meredith on Thursday...