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...
January 21, 2026
Pill testing saving lives
THE State Government has reported its fixed site pill testing service is reducing harm and saving lives, with cocaine and ketamine among the most...
January 19, 2026
Ideas sought on Teesdale pedestrian refuge proposal
THE Golden Plains Shire council is currently receiving community feedback in response to the proposal for a pedestrian road safety refuge in Teesdale. The council...
January 17, 2026
Club fundraising favourite returns
THE Inverleigh Cricket Club is getting ready for one of its favourite annual fundraising events, the reverse raffle, with tickets selling fast. "It's not very...
January 17, 2026
Info session for proposed wind farm
AN information session focusing on ecological survey work being conducted for the proposed Tall Tree Wind Farm near Lethbridge is scheduled for Wednesday 4...
January 16, 2026
Bird hide helps conserve cryptic visitor
A NEW bird hide at Ross Creek is playing a key role in efforts to conserve a threatened species, with locals invited to participate...
January 15, 2026
Leave early on extreme or catastrophic days: CFA
THE CFA is reminding residents that leaving early is the safest option on days of extreme or catastrophic fire risk. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan...
January 10, 2026
Fundraiser aims to save wild lives
BANNOCKBURN Wildlife Rescue is running an online GoFundMe campaign to raise money for lifesaving animal rescue equipment. The registered and volunteer-run local charity has a...
January 5, 2026
Grant funds back free exercise classes
THE incentive to exercise has increased for residents of Meredith and surrounds in recent times. The local Meredith Community Centre has received a grant for...
January 2, 2026
Saddle up to horse around with friends
INTERESTED to horse about among like-minded riders? Why not join the Leigh District Riding Club? The club is keen to welcome new and returning members...
December 29, 2025
Book donations wanted for fundraising bazaar
THE Inverleigh Public Hall Committee is accepting donations of clean, quality pre-loved books towards its fundraising book bazaar in May. "If you're having a clean-out...
December 27, 2025
CWA combatting social isolation; scones optional
FOR decades the CWA has been playing an important role in the community, and that role may just be more relevant than ever. Combatting social...
December 22, 2025
A cracking show on the way to Teesdale
NATHAN 'Wippy' Griggs has a date teed up with Teesdale where he's set to demonstrate just why it is he's a five-time whip cracking...
December 12, 2025
Field day to help conserve a critically endangered local
GRASSLAND ecologist Dr Debbie Reynolds is leading this Saturday's Shelford field day aimed at conserving the critically endangered spiny rice-flower. Volunteers are invited to help...
December 8, 2025
Inverleigh hosting community Christmas carols
THE Inverleigh Progress Association is inviting everyone to bring along their best singing voice and attend the Community Christmas Carols event next Saturday evening,...
December 7, 2025
Twilight market and carols return to Teesdale
WITH a line-up of live music and a wide range of stallholders Teesdale's Turtle Bend Reserve is shaping up as a good place to...
December 5, 2025
Meredith makes music… and moola
THIS morning (Friday 5 December) will be a big one for many eager Meredith Music Festival fans who start to queue to secure their...
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