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Award for catchment management authority

VIC Catchments, which is the peak body for the state's ten Catchment Management Authorities, has taken out the nature positive category of the National...

Second hand market ready to pop up

LATER this month an array of second-hand treasures will be available at Teesdale Community Hall.

The annual pop-up oppie market is organised by the CWA...

Workshops to prepare for emergency

STARTING this month, there will be a series of emergency management workshops to help communities in Golden Plains Shire prepare for a disaster. The Recovery...

Studio expands Pilates classes

THIS month, Smythesdale's GenkiFIT is expanding its offering to include barre Pilates. Unlike other forms of Pilates, barre incorporates aspects of ballet and is designed...

Careers expo returns

THE Golden Plains Shire Careers Expo is to be held again with the aim of empowering residents to access new educational and career opportunities. The...

Partnership provides hands-on experience

A PARTNERSHIP between Federation University Australia and Bulmer Farms is developing new farm automation technology. As part of the universities co-operative model, students work directly...

Unlock creativity at Heritage Fest

THIS year's Ballarat Heritage Festival will see an array of creative events designed to allow attendees to explore and be entertained. The Great Takeaway will...

Community commemorates sacrifices

THIS morning, members of the Golden Plains Shire community gathered to remember the sacrifices made by servicepeople. The day began with dawn services in Bannockburn...

Future plans for building unknown

A COMMUNITY information session will be held at Smythesdale early next week to inform residents about upcoming plans for a building on Brooke Street. The...

Workshops to focus on sustainable gardens

GREEN thumbs are being invited to take part in a series of sustainability and self-sufficiency workshops organised by Golden Plains Shire staff. The sessions, beginning...

Grants up for grabs

IT'S not long until applications open for the next round of the Berrybank Wind Farm community grants program. The initiative aims to provide funding opportunities...

Services to remember them

BALLARAT CENOTAPH DAWN SERVICE. 6am at Sturt Street followed by a gunfire breakfast at Ballarat RSL Midlands Golf Club. A transfer bus will be...

Clubbing meets fitness for workout fun

CLUBBERCISE, a new fitness class which combines dancing, disco lighting and glow sticks is coming to Smythesdale. The community is invited to try the form...

Market to focus on environmental protection

THIS month's Smythesdale Country Market is set to be themed around Landcare and creating a thriving community. The event, to be held Saturday 20 April,...

Music sparks joy at CresFest

THE town of Creswick was a hive of activity over the weekend, as people from far and wide gathered for the town's annual folk...

Work begins at future youth space

LAST week marked the beginning of construction at the future Inverleigh Active Youth Space. Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle, Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker, and...

Pyrenees’ best on show

THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...

Relaxing afternoon in historic church

THIS Sunday marks the next candlelit soiree at Buninyong Uniting Church which promises to be an afternoon of relaxing music and community. Set in a...

Groups invited to learn about new policy

TWO sessions are being held in the Shire aimed to inform stakeholders about the Fair Access Policy. The workshops will be held on Monday 15...

Landcare grant applications open

THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...

Staying safe on the road

ANOTHER round of the Wiser Driver program is set to be delivered in the Golden Plains Shire this April. The program is a partnership between...

Have your say on asset strategy

THE Golden Plains Shire draft asset management strategy and policy is open for community consultation after it was approved for public exhibition at last...

Probus Club looking for members

RETIREE'S in the region are being invited to attend the first meeting of the Bannockburn and District Probus Club. After the old Probus Club in...

Autumn racing in Avoca

AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...