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...
December 2, 2025
Summer exhibition launch at twilight market
THE creations of local artists are about to receive a wider audience with the Golden Spaces 2025 Summer Exhibition set to launch at the...
November 28, 2025
Oh Christmas tree from Inverleigh
THERE'S a festive feel to Robyn and Greg Erwin's Inverleigh paddocks. They own and run Inverleigh's Christmas Tree Farm, and although it's just a "little...
November 15, 2025
New book ahead for local writers’ group
A NEW anthology is in the pipeline after the writers of Bannockburn's Golden Pens - Write Side Up group secured a $7000 grant. Members share...
November 8, 2025
Inva Run Club resumes
INVA Run Club is back, encouraging runners of all abilities to get their weekends off to a flying start, with bakery treats afterwards entirely...
November 7, 2025
Pathway unveiling to honour veterans
THIS Remembrance Day in Inverleigh will see the unveiling of the town's new Veterans Memorial Interactive Pathway and an aerial salute. Representing a significant RSL...
November 7, 2025
Skateboarding project gets wheels
THE future of skateboarding in the area has just received a boost, with Skateboarding Victoria receiving a $7000 council Community Strengthening Grant for its...
November 4, 2025
Aussies donating almost $8 billion yearly
AUSTRALIANS are donating about eight billion dollars to charitable causes each year, according to new data from Roy Morgan Research. "That is up a massive...
October 31, 2025
Grants to strengthen community, rakali habitat
A PROJECT to restore habitat on the Woady Yaloak River for a special but shy local resident is among nine projects to share in...
October 26, 2025
A glimpse of Elaine Thru the Lens
IF last weekend's turnout at the Elaine Hall is anything to go by, local historians will be celebrating. The degree of interest was evident in...
October 24, 2025
Spotlight on saggar-firing at Ross Creek Gallery
THE name of Angie Robinson's upcoming exhibition hints at the combustible energy that goes into creating her unique ceramic pieces. Electric Embers will be Robinson's...
October 21, 2025
Commissioner visit spotlights local needs
THE voices of the region's residents who are grappling with housing stress and poverty have been amplified during a visit to Ballarat last week...
October 17, 2025
Big ‘roo sculpture offer for Inverleigh
INVERLEIGH artist Mark Cuthbertson is donating his two giant kangaroo sculptures to the community for proposed permanent display in Inverleigh's Lawson Park. The quirky cast...
October 15, 2025
Inverleigh flower show to bloom
INVERLEIGH is preparing to revive its flower show, resurrecting a community tradition that dates back at least as far as early last century. The show...
October 13, 2025
Creative sessions free for children’s week
RECYCLED art and craft sessions at Inverleigh and Bannockburn are among a lineup of free activities on offer to celebrate Children's Week. The Golden Plains...
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