March 23, 2026
Reunion of Shelford West Primary – the school that no longer is
IT may no longer physically exist, but the little school that was once Shelford West Primary remains alive in the minds of former pupils...
March 20, 2026
Branching out for reaching out in Linton
LINTON now has its own blue tree that's hoped to promote helpful conversation and greater awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. A group of...
March 20, 2026
Some stolen equipment returns home to cemetery
THE recovery of some items reported as stolen from the Smythesdale Cemetery recently is bittersweet for trust members and volunteers. Sweet, because at least some...
March 19, 2026
Teesdale local named community legend
TEESDALE'S David Burge has been named as one of five 'legends' in a nationwide initiative celebrating locals who just quietly help hold their communities...
March 17, 2026
Walking the talk, conquering corrugations
A LARGE number of walkers are limbering up to participate in this month's Conquer the Corrugations walk between Inverleigh and Winchelsea - and back. The...
March 16, 2026
Surgical first follows severe crush injury
GRAMPIANS Health has achieved a major surgical milestone, completing the first free tissue transfer surgery under the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Services at Ballarat...
March 9, 2026
Club keen to recruit more women
THE Golden Plains Soccer Club is keen to recruit new senior women players to strengthen its ranks. "Currently, we have 11 to 12 senior women...
March 7, 2026
Input sought on future for youth
THE City of Ballarat is inviting residents to have a say on two key strategic plans that are hoped to guide brighter futures for...
March 7, 2026
Going beyond with Easter event
THE organisers of this year's Beyond Boundaries Art Exhibition and Market at Inverleigh are urging artists to get cracking and enter their works now...
March 4, 2026
Infuse Art Prize entries open
ROSS Creek Gallery is accepting entries in this year's collaborative Infuse Art Prize that culminates in an exhibition in August. The annual award offers a...
February 25, 2026
Bleak art-rock royalty to play Golden Plains
FOLLOWING hard on the heels of shows in Canberra and Sydney, Bleak Squad are headed to Meredith to play Golden Plains Festival on 8...
February 17, 2026
Move aims to guarantee Free TAFE
THE option gain a qualification, retrain or get a fresh start in a new field of in-demand work at a comparatively low cost looks...
February 16, 2026
Chance to support the region’s safety
LOCALS who are passionate about keeping their community safe in emergencies are being encouraged to register their interest in joining the Golden Plains Shire...
February 8, 2026
Hidden gems uncovered at The Unicorn
CREATIVE talent from across the Ballarat region is being showcased this month in a new exhibition at The Unicorn Collection in Sturt Street. Twelve artists...
February 5, 2026
Perfect place for a panoramic picnic
WITH sweeping views and an impressive sense of height, the historic Nimons Bridge already makes a striking picnic spot, and it's about to be...
February 2, 2026
Young bands set to battle in Teesdale
THE Golden Plains Shire is inviting expressions of interest from young bands to compete at this year's Battle of the Bands event. The competition showcases...
January 30, 2026
Police call for care around schools after deadly year on roads
As students return for the new school year, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care around school zones. It follows a...
January 30, 2026
Golden Plains honours its community champions
THE depth of volunteerism and community spirit across the Golden Plains Shire was on full display this week, as the recipients of the 2026...
January 30, 2026
Victoria in Print traces 25 years of
BEAUTY observed with a keen, artist's eye is at the heart of a coming exhibition of work by printmaker Marie Mason. Mason's solo print exhibition...
January 27, 2026
New supermarket proposed for Inverleigh
A NEW IGA supermarket has been proposed for Inverleigh and a planning application has been lodged with the Golden Plains Shire Council's planning department. The...
January 23, 2026
Ballarat helps restore vision amid global aid cuts
THE Fred Hollows Foundation has thanked the Ballarat community for helping restore sight amid shrinking global aid budgets and growing risks for the most vulnerable. In...
January 23, 2026
High-flying fun at Cressy aerodrome
THE Cressy aerodrome is gearing up for a busy weekend as it prepares to host Colac Otway Shire's Australia Day celebrations. The aerodrome is increasingly...
January 22, 2026
A dawn of reflection as Ballarat marks Survival Day
ALL are invited to come together in a spirit of reflection and healing at Ballarat's Survival Day Dawn Ceremony this Monday 26 January. Lake Wendouree...
January 21, 2026
From BMX stars to tireless volunteers: Golden Plains Awards nominees named
FROM BMX highfliers to committee stalwarts, the Golden Plains Shire Council has announced the individuals and community groups nominated for its annual Community Awards...
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