January 24, 2025
Gamble re-elected to shire council following countback
GAVIN Gamble has filled the seventh Golden Plains Shire councillor position following a countback after Lachlan Glen's early resignation. Cr Gamble was declared a councillor...
January 24, 2025
Picnic and uncover the past
ENJOY a picnic lunch at Nimons Bridge and uncover the history of the region, with a tour organised by the Woady Yaloak Historical Society. The...
January 22, 2025
Road safety plan unveiled
THE State Government has launched its second road safety action plan to create road safety infrastructure and strengthen enforcement over the next four years. More...
January 20, 2025
Morning tea to educate on hot topic
GOLDEN Plains Shire will host two morning tea sessions next month to educate older residents about heat awareness and fire safety. 'Escape the Heat' morning...
January 17, 2025
Shire appoints new director
JO Wilson is the new director of community, planning and growth at Golden Plains Shire. Ms Wilson has previous experience in senior local government roles...
January 17, 2025
Catchment group planting for the future
AFTER being awarded more than $10,000 at Community Bank Buninyong's first-ever SparkTank event, Yarrowee-Leigh Catchment Group has big plans for the year ahead. The money...
January 13, 2025
Funding to protect fish in Barwon and Moorabool rivers
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or Corangamite CMA, has been awarded more than one-and-a-half million dollars to address barriers to fish passage along the...
January 11, 2025
Golden exhibition to return
LOCAL artists are invited to submit an expression of interest for this year's Golden Spaces winter exhibition. The initiative aims to celebrate Golden Plains Shire...
January 8, 2025
World Cup increases visibility of women in sport
THE State Government has released a report detailing the increased popularity of women's sport between during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Conversation of...
January 7, 2025
Drones to protect Victorians
THIS summer Powercor will be using an in-house drone inspection team to inspect the top of power poles in high-risk bushfire areas. The drones are...
January 7, 2025
Staying safe around water
ROYAL Lifesaving Victoria's keep watch water campaign is reminding parents and carers about the risk of children drowning. In the last decade there have been...
January 4, 2025
Explore Golden Plains this summer
SUMMER has arrived in Golden Plains Shire and there is plenty of fun to be had while escaping the heat. Here are some recommendations for...
January 3, 2025
A warm and welcoming legacy
AFTER 15 years as manager of Haddon Community Learning Centre, Joan Coker has announced her retirement. Ms Coker joined the centre in November 2006 when...
January 3, 2025
Business sponsors sought for commemorative event
MEMBERS of the Cape Clear Fire Brigade are looking for organisations to sponsor a commemorative event for the thirtieth anniversary of the Berringa Enfield...
December 31, 2024
Funding to get students active
ONE hundred schools around Victoria have received a State Government grant to encourage students to get active. Active Schools Grants of $30,000 were awarded as...
December 30, 2024
Preparing for the fire season
THE CFA is warning Victorians to prepare for an increase in fire activity following the release of the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer. A...
December 28, 2024
Dinner initiative brings community together
MEMBERS of the Cape Clear community are meeting regularly to share a meal and make connections. Held each Thursday night during school terms, the dinners...
December 26, 2024
Meeting schedule undecided – Golden Plains Shire meeting briefs
AT the last ordinary Golden Plains Shire council meeting of the year, councillors did not decide next year’s meeting schedule. A recommendation from officers was...
December 24, 2024
Grants to support mental health providers
APPLICATIONS are open for the next round of the State Government's Mental Health Capital Renewal Fund, which aims to improve Victoria's mental health facilities. Mental...
December 23, 2024
Netball’s best returning to regional Victoria
THE Melbourne Vixens are heading to Ballarat, Bendigo and Traralgon as part of their pre-season events schedule. Starting next year and running until 2027, three...
December 21, 2024
Grant to help Linton students be active
LINTON Primary School has received a State Government grant of $30,000 to promote being active. Member for Ripon Martha Haylett congratulated the school for receiving...
December 16, 2024
Have a say about proposed telecommunications lease
GOLDEN Plains Shire council officers are asking the community to provide feedback on a proposed lease to a private telecommunications provider. The 100-square-metre site is...
December 13, 2024
Concerns about streetscapes project
DESPITE Golden Plains Shire councillors adopting the Northern Streetscapes Framework Plan in April 2022, the project is still in the consultation phase. The Shire first...
December 11, 2024
Councillor Glen resigns
LACHLAN Glen has resigned from Golden Plains Shire Council a month into the four-year term. Mr Glen cited personal circumstances as the reason for his...
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