Helping creatives improve skills
A TWO-DAY program at Bannockburn Library will help creatives gain professional skills. Scheduled for Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March from 10am until 4pm each...
Bin changes rolled out
A NEW bin schedule has been implemented across Golden Plains Shire this month following the introduction of the purple-lidded glass recycling bin. The glass bin...
Bonus to help families head back to school
AS the new school year begins, the State Government is reminding families to use the school saving bonus to pay for uniforms, textbooks or...
Keeping furry friends safe this summer
THE CFA and RSPCA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plan following significant fires this summer. The community is advised...
Weekend to remember Berringa Enfield fire
THIRTY years ago, the Berringa Enfield forest fire burned out of control across fourteen thousand hectares of land, destroying nine homes. Starting on 25 February...
Create and connect for a cause
LINTON'S Goldbrush Painters are calling on the community to come together and raise money for the group. A fundraising paint and sip evening will be...
Opportunity to learn about Shire budget
AN online information session will be held this Wednesday 5 February to inform the community about the draft budget development and submission process. The session...
Learn about gold region’s World Heritage bid
THE Golden Plains Shire community is invited to attend an information session to learn about the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid. The event is being...
Grants to support women’s health research
THE State Government is launching a new grants program to understand how disease and health issues affect women. The Women's Medical Research Grants Program will...
Online session to get community thinking
GOLDEN Plains Shire residents are invited to join an online thinktank session to discuss ideas for the next council plan. The Council Plan 2025-2029, Financial...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...