December 9, 2023
Town decked out for Christmas
SHEEP are popping up all-over Meredith as part of the town’s annual Christmas decorating traditions. Margaret Cooper, president of the Meredith History Interest Group, said...
December 8, 2023
Rock and roll this New Year’s away
ROCK and roll dancers are being invited to celebrate the New Year with the Ballarat Rockers in Smythesdale. The event will feature live music by...
December 8, 2023
Enviro org reflects on year’s successes
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or CCMA, has released its yearly report, with the document detailing the successes of the organisation over the last...
December 8, 2023
Call out for cat registration
DUE to a current shortage of cat vaccines, Golden Plains Shire staff are asking residents to ensure their feline friends are registered and have...
December 4, 2023
Town readies for festive fun
THE town of Buninyong is gearing up for its annual Village Christmas Twilight Market to be held in the Town Hall precinct. The event will...
December 2, 2023
Enrolments boom at Fed TAFE
FEDERATION TAFE is seeing a boom in enrolment numbers, with twice the number of applications to attend the institution compared to this time last...
December 2, 2023
Donations wanted for furry friends
A NEW call out is being made by staff at the Ballarat Animal Shelter for donations of food, toys, and bedding heading into Christmas. Specifically,...
December 2, 2023
Choir returns for Christmas special
FOUR centuries of music will be on display in a festive performance by the Melbourne Bach Choir next month. The group’s performance entitled A Christmas...
December 1, 2023
Tiny towns set for boost
SMALLER localities in Victoria are now able to apply for State Government funding to go towards local projects. Known as the Tiny Towns Fund, the...
December 1, 2023
Art to get children in festive spirit
CHILDREN from across the Shire are being invited to take part in festive art sessions in Haddon, Dereel or Bannockburn which are focused on...
November 27, 2023
Fantasy and magic to take over castle
KRYAL Castle will be coming alive next weekend with the magic of fairies, unicorns, and a host of other mythical creatures. It’s the first time...
November 27, 2023
Help for carers of fussy eaters
AN initiative by welfare and support agency Cafs is seeking to help parents and carers support children who may be fussy eaters. The free session...
November 27, 2023
White Night set for 2024 return
WHITE Night is set to return to Ballarat for the first time in five years with its interactive illuminations, projections, and music. The announcement was...
November 26, 2023
School is in for lovers of gin
EXPERT distillers will be on hand at Kilderkin Distillery next month to help attendees create their very own gin. Participants will have the opportunity to...
November 25, 2023
Christmas is all wrapped up in Ballarat
THE season of giving is upon us and for those who are looking for something for a mum, grandmother or special figure in their...
November 24, 2023
Not time for change: Cr Cunningham re-elected as mayor
COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has been re-elected as Golden Plains Shire mayor and will serve with no deputy following a special council meeting on Tuesday. This...
November 24, 2023
Webinar to get community fire ready
A WEBINAR held by Agriculture Victoria next week will focus on getting farmers prepared for the fire season. The session will involve land management extension...
November 24, 2023
Champ inspires kids in Buninyong
WORLD and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Richard Coleman was at the Buninyong Little Athletics Centre last week to share his experiences with club members. The...
November 20, 2023
Night show glows and grows
SOVEREIGN Hill have expanded the presentations of the living museum’s Aura sound and light show to include every Friday and Saturday night. Attendees will now...
November 20, 2023
Event to mark a century of radio
To mark a century of radio in Australia, the Eureka Centre will be hosting a panel of media experts and radio practitioners. Chaired by Jonathon...
November 18, 2023
Wind farm ready to deck the halls
ROKEWOOD’S annual Christmas event, hosted by the Golden Plains Wind Farm, is back for another year. The day is set to feature food, entertainment, children’s...
November 18, 2023
First Nations art a feature to Sovereign Hill upgrades
A NEW Wadawurrung cultural precinct at Sovereign Hill is set to include works by five First Nations artists. The announcement of the contributing artists was...
November 18, 2023
Free TAFE program gets green light to expand
THE Federal and State governments have announced they’ll be jointly providing more than sixty-two thousand new free TAFE places in Victoria. Member for Ballarat, Catherine...
November 17, 2023
Club to celebrate community support
TO recognise local sponsors, past players, and supporters, Bannockburn Cricket Club members are holding their second annual community event next month. The afternoon will kick...
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