May 26, 2025
Reminder to remove lids from glass recycling
FOLLOWING the launch of Golden Plains Shire's monthly glass recycling collection, residents are reminded to remove lids before placing items into the purple lidded...
May 24, 2025
Community urged to support health service
GRAMPIANS Health has launched an end of financial year tax appeal with an aim to support projects on the organisation's fundraising wishlist. Any department can...
May 23, 2025
Fitness initiative returns in support of the SoupBus
SMYTHESDALE'S Genki Fit is calling on the community to support the Ballarat SoupBus in the lead-up to World Hunger Day on Wednesday 28 May. The...
May 21, 2025
Poster competition highlights sustainability
LOCAL early learning, kindergarten and primary school students are invited to enter this year's National Water Week competition facilitated by Central Highlands Water. National Water...
May 21, 2025
Government school enrolments open
ENROLMENTS for next year's intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will...
May 20, 2025
Water theft increases within Central Highlands
FOLLOWING an increase in water theft, Central Highlands Water's managing director Jeff Haydon is reiterating the organisation's zero tolerance of stealing water. The stance is...
May 20, 2025
EOIs open for seniors festival
LOCAL community groups, organisations and businesses in Golden Plains are invited to submit an expression of interest to host an event for the Victorian...
May 17, 2025
Draft plan looks to future
THE draft council plan for 2025 to 2029 is open for community feedback. The document, which was created with consultation from the community, and includes...
May 16, 2025
Cape Clear scores big with Tiny Towns Fund
FOUR projects within Golden Plains Shire have received funding as part of the State Government's Tiny Towns Fund. Member for Eureka Michaela Settle announced Teesdale...
May 15, 2025
Local AFL match relocated to Melbourne
THE Round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will no longer be played in Ballarat. The clash has been moved...
May 14, 2025
Australian-first program reaches baby milestone
MORE than 150 babies have been born as part of the State Government's Australian-first, free public fertility program. The program is a partnership with the...
May 13, 2025
Explore Wadawurrung history, culture
JOIN Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections to explore Ballarat's heritage through possum skin cloaks. The event, which is...
May 12, 2025
Discover diverse careers at expo
GOLDEN Plains Shire community members are invited to connect with industry leaders and local businesses at a careers expo next month. The Golden Plains Careers...
May 9, 2025
Scarsdale kinder to celebrate half a century
COMMUNITY members are invited to celebrate fifty years of the Woady Yaloak Kindergarten next week. The Scarsdale kindergarten is managed by the Eureka Community Kindergarten...
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...
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