May 6, 2025
Cr Cunningham resigns from Golden Plains council
COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has resigned from Golden Plains Shire council effective immediately. Cr Cunningham was first elected in 2020 and was mayor for two terms...
May 6, 2025
Cr Kirby elected acting mayor of the Golden Plains Shire – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
THE April Golden Plains Shire council meeting resumed on Wednesday 23 April where Cr Helena Kirby was elected acting mayor. The meeting held on Tuesday...
May 5, 2025
Join a free environmental walk and talk
A FREE, environmentally focused walk and talk will be held at the Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary in Happy Valley later this month. The Photosynthesis event, organised...
May 3, 2025
Workshop explores intersection of ableism and gender-based violence
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council and Women with Disabilities Victoria will present a free prevention of violence against women with disabilities workshop later this month. The...
April 29, 2025
Family support service celebrates 12 months
GRAMPIANS Early Parenting Centre staff and families have celebrated one year of providing specialist family support. The facility provides support for parents with sleep and...
April 29, 2025
Campaign aims to prevent workplace aggression
THE State Government has launched a new WorkSafe campaign to prevent aggression and violence in the workplace. The 'don't cross the line' campaign aims to...
April 28, 2025
Edible gardens program returns
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council's edible gardens program will return next month to promote sustainability and self-sufficiency. The workshops, which will run from May until July,...
April 27, 2025
Festival to uncover Snake Valley’s history
CELEBRATE history, culture and community at the Snake Valley Heritage Weekend. Across Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May visitors to the town on the...
April 25, 2025
Bus trip to uncover Burrumbeet’s past
WOADY Yaloak Historical Society members are inviting the community to join them on a bus trip to Lake Burrumbeet. The event will cover geological, family...
April 23, 2025
Road safety action delayed
THIS month’s Golden Plains Shire ordinary council meeting on Tuesday 22 April ended after sixteen minutes as councillors failed to elect an acting mayor. More...
April 22, 2025
ANZAC Appeal underway
RETURNED and Services League of Australia members are calling on the community to donate to this year’s ANZAC Appeal to support veterans and their...
April 21, 2025
Free grant writing workshop on offer
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council is hosting a free grant writing workshop later this month designed to empower the community to write successful grant applications. The...
April 20, 2025
Applications to open for wind farm grants
BERRYBANK Wind Farm is again partnering with Golden Plains Shire Council to provide funding opportunities for community, business, and tourism events and projects. There will...
April 13, 2025
Sessions to begin planning process
A SERIES of events will be hosted by the Golden Plains Shire council over the next month providing information about the next round of...
April 12, 2025
Feedback sought on proposed lease
THE Golden Plains Shire community can provide feedback on a proposed lease for a new telecommunications site at Ackland Road in Lethbridge. Community consultation is...
April 5, 2025
Funding sought for green upgrade
MEMBERS of Bannockburn and District Bowls Club are seeking funding to resurface the club's first green, which is more than eighteen years old. The poor...
April 3, 2025
Council allies reveal election priorities
LEADERS from the Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils have gathered to discuss their regional priorities ahead of the Federal election. The alliance includes the City...
April 3, 2025
Learn to lino print with local creative
AWARD-winning multidisciplinary artist Samantha Thompson will be hosting a lino printing workshop at Bannockburn Library next week. The free workshop will run from 5pm until...
April 1, 2025
New activities program will help residents thrive
GOLDEN Plains Shire has collaborated with community groups, sporting clubs, fitness instructors and residents to create a program of events to promote health and...
March 31, 2025
Free fun this autumn holidays
GOLDEN Plains Shire officers are offering a range of activities for young people throughout the autumn school holidays. Running from Monday 7 April until Thursday...
March 27, 2025
Get active with the Woady Warriors
WOADY Yaloak Football Netball Club is looking for new football players for the coming season. The club is juniors only, and is looking for under-8s,...
March 27, 2025
Funding for Don Wallace Reserve – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
FOLLOWING this week's ordinary council meeting, Golden Plains Shire will commit $250,000 to build female-friendly changerooms at the Don Wallace Recreation Reserve. While the initial...
March 25, 2025
Get involved in planning program
THE next round of Golden Plains Shire's Community Planning Program will include the towns of Enfield, Smythesdale, Barunah Park, Ross Creek/Smythes Creek and Napoleons. Expressions...
March 24, 2025
Reminder to register your pet
GOLDEN Plains Shire residents with pets are reminded to register their dogs or cats by Thursday 10 April. Under the State Government's Domestic Animals Act...
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