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Explore Forage and Feast: Central Highlands’ month-long food festival

MONTH-long food and wine festival Forage and Feast will be beginning this month throughout the Central Highlands region. Across six Local Government Areas, more than...

Nimons Bridge picnic invites food lovers and history buffs

TAKE part in a unique culinary experience, including a picnic on Nimons Bridge, this February. The event, which is organised by the Woady Yaloak Historical...

All welcome at historical society

COMMUNITY members with items of historic interest are invited to share them with members of the Woady Yaloak Historical Society. The society, which was formed...

Missed swim lessons linked to teens’ drowning risk

WITH the risk of drowning rising thirteen times between the ages of 10 and 20 years old, Royal Life Saving Australia is urging parents...

Golden Spaces 2026 exhibition EOIs are now open

EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for next year’s Golden Spaces winter exhibition. The free, community-based initiative coordinated by Golden Plains Shire offers group art exhibitions...

State updates used-car safety ratings with top second-hand picks

THE State Government has updated Used Car Safety Ratings, or UCSR, with the aim of making it easier for Victorians to buy a second-hand...

Households urged to secure backup water ahead of fire season

AS the height of the summer fire season approaches, Central Highlands Water staff are asking the community to plan ahead to ensure they have...

Victorians warned of hot summer and increased fire risk

VICTORIANS can expect a warmer than average summer with increased fire risk across many parts of the state. The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer...

Sign up for free summer fun

THIS summer school holidays, Golden Plains Shire will host a range of free activities for young people – and bookings are now open. The program...

Budget engagement begins

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are asking the community to contribute to the next financial year's budget. Locals are invited to provide feedback about what services...

Grass must stay under 100mm during fire danger

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are reminding residents and landowners that grass must be kept below one hundred millimetres during the fire danger period. Although property...

Free pads and tampons at Grampians Health

SANITARY vending machines have been installed across Grampians Health campuses offering free pads and tampons. The installation was part of a State Government initiative which...

Splash park open for summer fun

SUMMER has arrived in the Golden Plains Shire as the Bannockburn Heart splash park opened to the public on Monday. The park, located on Milton...

Veolia secures 15-year Water6 deal with CHW

VEOLIA has been announced as Central Highlands Water's strategic partner to provide operations and maintenance service at the region's water treatment plants. The 15-year contract...

Councillors endorse engagement program – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

ALL Golden Plains Shire councillors endorsed the 2025 to 2026 Councillor Engagement Program at this week’s ordinary meeting. Councillor listening posts will be held...

Get ready for the fire danger period

GOLDEN Plains Shire will enter the fire danger period next week with fire restrictions in force. From 1am on Monday 24 November, fire restrictions will...

Teesdale school bus stop closed after safety audit

A TEESDALE school bus stop located on the corner of Shaws Road and Bannockburn-Shelford Road has been closed by the Department of Transport and...

Funding boost for Rokewood, Cape Clear outside school care

ROKEWOOD and Cape Clear primary schools will see an expansion to their outside school hours care services. Both schools received funding from the State Government...

Report reveals women’s pain gap

THE submissions of thirteen thousand women and girls have shaped a State Government report on women's pain. The final Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report...

Festive gifts, fun at twilight market

COMMUNITY members can purchase unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts at Golden Plains Shire's Twilight Market. The event will be held on Thursday 4 December from 4pm...

Have your say in open spaces planning

DEVELOPMENT of Golden Plains Shire's open space and open space maintenance strategies are currently underway. The documents will guide the planning, provision, management and investment...

Forage and Feast celebrates regional food

IT isn’t long until local food, drink, and fresh produce will be celebrated as part of Commerce Ballarat’s Forage and Feast Festival. The initiative was...

Sharkey elected mayor, Robbins deputy

COUNCILLOR Owen Sharkey has been elected as mayor of Golden Plains Shire and Cr Emma Robbins as deputy, with both to serve a one‑year term.

The decision was...

CCMA chair and board confirmed

A NEW chair and board members have joined the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) after being appointed by the Minister for Water. Existing director Michael...