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- Miriam Litwin is a journalist and digital content lead with the Ballarat Times, Golden Plains Times and Moorabool News, covering local politics and community news.
October 6, 2025
Fun for all this Children’s Week
FREE activities for families, carers and children will be on offer later this month in Golden Plains Shire. The events will celebrate Children's Week which...
October 3, 2025
Historical society secures reaccreditation
THE Woady Yaloak Historical Society has received reaccreditation as part of the 2024 cohort of the Community Museum Accreditation Program, or CMAP. The program assists...
August 25, 2025
Inverleigh bridgereopens to foot traffic
INVERLEIGH'S Federation Bridge has reopened to pedestrians after the completion of works on the riverbank and bridge structure. The riverbank was significantly damaged in the...
August 22, 2025
Feedback invited on gambling harm minimisation policy
THE feedback period is now open for Golden Plains Shire's draft gambling harm minimisation policy. The draft document was endorsed for exhibition at last month's...
August 15, 2025
Teesdale pedestrian zone proposal rejected
THE Department of Transport and Planning has said the section of Bannockburn-Shelford Road between Sutherland Street and Teesdale-Inverleigh Road at Teesdale does not meet...
August 12, 2025
Collaboration central to waterway strategy
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is renewing its Regional Waterway Strategy which will guide investment over the next decade. The new strategy will aim to...
August 9, 2025
Grants to build stronger communities
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council's Community Strengthening Grants program has opened for applications. The grants of up to $7000 are open to local community groups and...
August 9, 2025
Writers’ festival comes to Bannockburn
As part of this year's Local Word Writers' Festival, Dr Bev Blaskett will lead a special workshop at Bannockburn Library focused...
August 8, 2025
Book uncovers Haddon’s history from buildings to bushrangers
HADDON-based historian Laurie Moore has published his latest book Haddon and Nintingbool: The Valleys Next Door to Ballarat, an Early History. This is the second...
August 7, 2025
Roundtable events to support tourism industry
TOURISM Midwest Victoria is hosting three roundtable events this month designed to connect likeminded people in the region. It will begin on Monday 11 August...
August 4, 2025
Industry night to uncover career options
GOLDEN Plains Shire is hosting two industry nights for secondary school students and young people. The sessions are designed to assist community members in understanding...
July 31, 2025
Youth activation committee to transition to youth council – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
THE Golden Plains Youth Activation Committee is set to become a formal Golden Plains Youth Council with a youth participation model. The terms of reference...
July 31, 2025
Artist explores transformation and growth
AN exhibition by Smythes Creek artist Vanessa Brady is showcasing the transformation of her artistic style and native wildlife through acrylic paintings. Wild...
July 28, 2025
Road grading calendar released
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council has released its road grading calendar for this financial year. The annual program allows for the grading of the unsealed road...
July 22, 2025
School holiday fire safety reminder
BEFORE the school holidays come to an end, Victorian fire services are encouraging the community to practice their home fire escape plan. Everyone who lives...
July 22, 2025
Eligibility change allows more blood donations
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has confirmed changes to eligibility rules for blood and plasma donation which will allow more Australians to donate. Previous rules prevented...
July 21, 2025
Free hearing checks coming to Bannockburn
HEARING Australia staff will be at Bannockburn Library next month providing free hearing checks. Each check takes about 15 minutes and anyone aged 18 years...
July 18, 2025
Learn and connect at Haddon centre
TERM three at Haddon Community Learning Centre will see a range of workshops, activities and programs on offer. The not-for-profit community centre operates under the...
July 15, 2025
Fish stocked for school holiday fun
AHEAD of this school holidays, about 35,000 trout have been released into Victorian lakes by the state government. The initiative aims to provide families with...
July 14, 2025
Warm up and get fit
GENKIFIT'S clubbercise and barre classes are set to return for seven weeks at Smythesdale. Clubbercise combines cardio, club music and glow sticks, while barre includes...
July 12, 2025
Plan supports children’s wellbeing
GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors have endorsed the municipality's Early Years and Children's Plan for 2025 until 2029. The document provides a strategic framework for the...
July 10, 2025
Alliance calls for collaboration with State Government
THE Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils, or GBAC, have met with Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos to advocate for collaboration between the two...
July 8, 2025
Shire offers expanded breastfeeding support
ENHANCED support is available across the Golden Plains Shire for breastfeeding mothers and families thanks to $5000 in funding from the Victorian Local Government...
July 7, 2025
Partnerships keep Moorabool River flowing
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or Corangamite CMA, is working with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to maintain flow on the lower reaches...
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