January 23, 2022
Inclusive group’s effort recognised
THE Golden Plains Shire’s Community Impact Award 2021 nominees range from historical societies to social catch-up groups. One of those in the running is the...
January 21, 2022
New trucks to enhance CFA fleet
FIFTY new tankers are coming to CFA brigades across Vicotria. Funded by the State Government’s $126 million CFA capability funding package, the new fleet of...
January 21, 2022
Passionate kids up for award
RECOGNISED for her work in the community, Bridie Orr from Inverleigh is one of the five nominees for the 2021 Golden Plains Shire Young...
January 21, 2022
Labor names Ripon candidate
THE Labor Party has unveiled its candidate for State seat of Ripon at November’s election. Running for the first time, former adviser to Preimer Daniel...
January 20, 2022
Election focus for mayor on leave
MAYOR of Greater Geelong, Stephanie Asher has begun a leave of absence from her role on council, as she turns her focus to the...
January 14, 2022
Max rate rise set
VICTORIAN municipalities will again be limited in how much they can put up property rates next financial year, with the maximum allowed remaining under...
January 13, 2022
Pet plan in place
THE Golden Plains Shire’s domestic animal management plan for 2022 to 2025 is now in action, outlining the municipality’s responsibilities to promote responsible pet...
January 13, 2022
Omicron outbreak impacts grow
NEW orders are in place across the state, including the closure indoor dancefloors, with the exception of weddings, and mandatory COVID-19 vaccine boosters for...
January 4, 2022
February festivals get funky
TWO events in February are shaping up to provide the ultimate weekend of beers and music. Scheduled for Saturday, 19 February the 11th annual Ballarat...
December 31, 2021
Ray White gives plenty
THE Ray White Ballarat’s Little Ray of Giving toy drive has successfully helped gather gifts to be delivered to children across the region as...
December 26, 2021
Raising funds for Tool Library’s accessibility
WITH the aim of raising money to reduce the physical barriers at the Ballarat Tool Library, Thane Bourne is undertaking a fundraising walk along...
December 24, 2021
Photo comp winners on display
WINNERS of Golden Plains’ the Spring in the Shire photography competition were announced last week. The annual competition encourages local photographers and creative minds of...
December 20, 2021
Parade to march in full bloom
THE Begonia Festival parade will return next year as part of the seventieth iteration of the event. In 2021 Begonia Fest ran for three weeks...
December 17, 2021
Health service joins equality alliance
GRAMPIANS Health has joined with Women’s Health Grampians as a member of the Communities of Respect and Equality Alliance. The CoRE alliance comprises 124 organisations...
December 17, 2021
Fuel reduction project launches
A NEW task force from the Country Fire Authority is aiming to increase the number of planned burn activities across the state. The initiative is...
December 16, 2021
Public transport under the microscope
A STUDY will be conducted across Golden Plains Shire with the aim of identifying gaps in needs of public transport in the region. The Shire...
December 16, 2021
Green fertiliser factory announced
A PLANT to develop sustainable fertilisers is set to be built near Lethbridge. On Monday, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers announced it will invest $38 million in...
December 14, 2021
Regional tour for national queens
DRAG queen royalty is heading to town next year as part of a regional Australia tour. Powerhouse performers Art Simone and Etcetera Etcetera will do...
December 9, 2021
Bore installed ahead of fire season
THE new and improved Cambrian Hill bore is operational, ready for the upcoming fire season. The old bore, stand and tank were closed in September...
December 9, 2021
Shire prepares for fire season
THE Country Fire Authority’s west region, which includes the Golden Plains, Hepburn and Moorabool Shires and the City of Ballarat, will enter the fire...
December 4, 2021
New pooch park opened
NOW you can let the dogs out at the region’s newest off the leash puppy park in Buninyong’s James Reserve. The ribbon was cut on...
December 2, 2021
Input on aged care sought
A REVIEW of the Golden Plains Shire’s aged and disability services is underway. Known as a ‘best value review’, the move came after a behind...
December 2, 2021
Community works together to control pest plant
RESIDENTS in Staffordshire Reef are being encouraged to join in the battle against one of the country’s worst weeds. Owners of several properties are working...
December 2, 2021
Herbert to helm the Miners
FORMER Australian Gems under-nineteens coach David Herbert will take the reins of the Ballarat Miners Women’s team for the upcoming NBL1 South season. Herbert brings...
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