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...
October 10, 2025
National championships debut for Rokewood Pony Club member
YOUNG Rokewood Pony Club member Talika Dagar and her horse Harry Hot Pants have helped represent Victoria in the Pony Club Australia National Championships...
September 29, 2025
Opportunity to be part of sport and rec fest
THE Golden Plains Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from local sporting clubs, recreation organisations and community groups to take part in the...
September 27, 2025
Bands prepare for battle
BANNOCKBURN Cultural Centre will host the upcoming Golden Plains Youth Battle of the Bands. Taking place Saturday 4 October, the battle is a competition featuring...
September 19, 2025
Disc golf game soars higher for Inverleigh club
THE hard work of volunteers has led to the expansion of one of the most unique disc golf courses in Victoria at Inverleigh Golf...
September 8, 2025
Banno green thumbs seek new members
BEAUTIFY Bannockburn is a group of keen gardeners who volunteer their time, and right now they're on the lookout for new members. For about the...
September 1, 2025
Events planned for Women’s Health Week
TWO free community events celebrating Women's Health Week will be hosted by Golden Plains Shire. Taking place as part of a nationwide initiative dedicated to...
August 18, 2025
Golden films at the end of the rainbow
COMING up in September, the debut Golden Rainbows Film Fest will feature LGBTIQIA+ film favourites suitable for all ages. Cult classics and contemporary films are...
August 2, 2025
Free deliveries to support local food pantries
A NEW food relief distribution arrangement for western Victoria is expected to free up local volunteers to more directly support Golden Plains Shire locals...
July 25, 2025
Diverse benefits: Wind farm community grants awarded
FROM repair of an historic police lock-up to the installation of a life-saving defibrillator, the latest round of Berrybank Wind Farm community grants will...
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