fbpx

About: jonathon

Posts by: jonathon

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...