August 2, 2021
Mining talks focus on history
FEDERATION University is celebrating 151 years of mining in Central Victoria. The School of Mines Ballarat, now part of the university, was launched in 1870...
July 31, 2021
Elaine tower switched on
ELAINE is getting a signal boost, with a new Telstra small cell tower aiming to bring dedicated mobile coverage into the town. The community on...
July 29, 2021
Upgrade for key back road
ROAD safety is the focus of new Federal Government funding. As part of the Black Spot program, $360,000 will be spent on a number of...
July 29, 2021
Firefighters wanted
RECRUITMENT is open for people looking for work in fire management. Forest Fire Management Victoria is taking applications for project firefighters and forest and fire...
July 16, 2021
Inspiring breakfast and book launch
EXTRAORDINARY stories will be told over breakfast next Thursday at 6.30am at the Regent Cinema. Dr Richard Harris, who played a major role in the...
July 10, 2021
Enchanting dance for Grimm fairytale
THE Brothers Grimm classic fairytale Snow-White and Rose-Red is coming to town in the form of a new dance show. Spark Productions is holding a...
July 9, 2021
New tower could mean clear signal
TELSTRA has switched on a new mobile phone tower at Cape Clear. The new small cell will be activated in the township, with the aim...
July 8, 2021
Permanent gun amnesty established
A NEW national firearms amnesty has been launched allowing for anyone in possession an unregistered firearm to surrender it to police. National Party Senator for...
July 1, 2021
Dog disease detected in Victoria
TOP vets are warning to be on the lookout for signs of a new dog disease after a Horsham hound, which came from the...
June 29, 2021
Eclectic duo hits the road
KINO Motel are packing their bags and heading on a regional tour. The Melbourne band will be taking their grit pop sound to Ballarat, Kyneton...
June 25, 2021
Youth programs for winter break
THIS school holidays it’s the perfect time to try new things, make new friends and learn new skills. With that in mind young people are...
June 25, 2021
Walk to support Tamil family
HUNDREDS of people participated in a walk on 20 June to raise awareness for the plight of refugees, led by one man carrying eighteen-and-a-half...
June 25, 2021
New trees mean works nearly over
EXTENSIVE and long running roadworks on the Midland Highway between Buninyong and Elaine are set to come to an end soon, and with that...
June 19, 2021
School wins reconciliation award
YUILLE Park Community College has been recognised for its work embedding Indigenous culture into its curriculum. The college recently received the HART Award, which stands...
June 15, 2021
A tale of courage and hope
DR SUNDRAM Sivamalai understands childhood deprivation and trauma better than most people. Now, he’s decided to tell his story in an autobiography, One Dream Four...
June 10, 2021
First aid course for mental wellbeing
A MENTAL health training workshop is being offered to Golden Plain Shire residents, free of charge. The online course will provide participants with the skills...
June 7, 2021
Tuning in to mental health
TWO blokes are doing their best to tackle some of life’s biggest social problems. Justin ‘Thommo’ Thompson and Jared ‘Shooter’ McGavin host a radio show...
June 3, 2021
10-year plan for local sport
YOU can now have your say on G21 and AFL Barwon’s new Towards 2030: Strategy. The strategy, which follows from 2020’s Play On Plan, has...
June 2, 2021
Pairing pinot and game with Ford
“THERE’S the lovers and the haters of pinot,” said renowned chef Peter Ford. Now in an attempt to unify the perfect pair, the culinary expert...
May 30, 2021
More COVID grants for groups
AN INJECTION of funding in local community groups has been given out by Golden Plains Shire, aimed at supporting events and the activation of...
May 30, 2021
Textile art for Indigenous identity
KAIT James is doing her part to reclaim her culture. The Wadawurrung visual artist’s latest exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Hang us out...
May 28, 2021
Vaccine rollout continues steadily
BALLARAT Health Services is encouraging people who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to not put it off any longer. The clinic, in partnership...
May 27, 2021
Woady Yaloack gets cash boost
STUDENTS at Woady Yaloack Primary School will soon enjoy major upgrades to the school’s four campuses. The State Government has granted the school with $9...
May 26, 2021
Business bootcamp back in Bendigo
NEW and junior farmers have the chance to learn all about the business side of the industry, thanks to Agriculture Victoria. The Young Farmer Business...
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