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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
ANZAC Appeal underway
RETURNED and Services League of Australia members are calling on the community to donate to this year’s ANZAC Appeal to support veterans and their...
Free grant writing workshop on offer
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council is hosting a free grant writing workshop later this month designed to empower the community to write successful grant applications. The...
Applications to open for wind farm grants
BERRYBANK Wind Farm is again partnering with Golden Plains Shire Council to provide funding opportunities for community, business, and tourism events and projects. There will...
Sessions to begin planning process
A SERIES of events will be hosted by the Golden Plains Shire council over the next month providing information about the next round of...
Feedback sought on proposed lease
THE Golden Plains Shire community can provide feedback on a proposed lease for a new telecommunications site at Ackland Road in Lethbridge. Community consultation is...
Funding sought for green upgrade
MEMBERS of Bannockburn and District Bowls Club are seeking funding to resurface the club's first green, which is more than eighteen years old. The poor...
Council allies reveal election priorities
LEADERS from the Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils have gathered to discuss their regional priorities ahead of the Federal election. The alliance includes the City...
Learn to lino print with local creative
AWARD-winning multidisciplinary artist Samantha Thompson will be hosting a lino printing workshop at Bannockburn Library next week. The free workshop will run from 5pm until...
New activities program will help residents thrive
GOLDEN Plains Shire has collaborated with community groups, sporting clubs, fitness instructors and residents to create a program of events to promote health and...
Free fun this autumn holidays
GOLDEN Plains Shire officers are offering a range of activities for young people throughout the autumn school holidays. Running from Monday 7 April until Thursday...