Wiggly good ambassador supports wildlife park
THE Big Red Car is rolling into the Ballarat Wildlife Park with Blue Wiggle, Lucia Field named the organisation's new conservation ambassador. The appointment is...
Celebrating the region’s carers
TO celebrate National Carers Week, Golden Plains Shire officers are hosting a series of free events. National Carers Week runs from Sunday 13 to Saturday...
Region to lead nature positive future
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has co-hosted the nature and climate positive forum with the G21 Geelong Region Alliance. More than 70 representatives from local...
Drought support for farmers
A PACKAGE of support has been announced by the State Government for farmers in Victoria's south-west region. More than $13 million of on-farm infrastructure grants...
Call out for blood and plasma donors
WITH demands for blood and plasma at record levels, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for people to become donors. The organisation is urging 100,000...
Have an Ab Fab night in Inverleigh!
AN absolutely fabulous event is coming to Inverleigh this month raising money for the Cancer Council. Patsy and Eddie's Girls Night In, held at Inverleigh...
Plan to guide future of Smythesdale land
MEMBERS of the Friends of Woady Landcare Group have celebrated the completion of their ten-year Land Management Plan document. The work was completed by local environmental...
Children’s Week fun for the whole family
TO celebrate Children's Week, a free family fun day will be held in Bannockburn next month. The event on Monday 21 October from 10am until...
Authority reflects on water year
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority staff have reflected on the organisation's achievements last water year. A water year is the same as a financial year, and...
Opera fun returns to Buninyong
SAVOY Opera Company will be returning to Buninyong next month with a performance of HMS Pinafore and Trial by Jury at the Town Hall. The...
Team recognised for football success
MEMBERS of the Moorabool Valley Masters Football Club are heading to Perth later this month as a part of the Victorian country masters team...
Help to shape northern streetscapes
GOLDEN Plains Shire council staff are looking for feedback from the community about the Northern Streetscapes Framework Plan. The plan will inform concept designs for...
Festival fun returns to Teesdale
THIS month will see the return of Teesdale's free, all-ages community music festival, Live@Turtle Bend. The event, held at Turtle Bend Reserve will feature live...
Next stage of recreation site plan
GOLDEN Plains Shire residents are invited to have their say on the Teesdale Turtle Bend Events and Recreation Space site plan. The plan was developed...
Decline in Shire satisfaction
RESULTS from this year's Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey have shown a small decline in public perceptions of Golden Plains Shire council. The shire scored...
Climbing to the summit for mental health support
THIS September, a group of riders will get on their bikes to raise money for mental health support. Top of Mount Buninyong Rider (TOMB Rider)...
Smythesdale building to be sold – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
THE building located at 66 Brooke Street, Smythesdale will be sold by the municipality or demolished after a decision made at this week's ordinary...
Funding to support students’ creativity
APPLICATIONS are open for next year's State Government Ccreative Learning Partnerships rogram. It aims to help Victorian students build their creative skills by allowing schools...
Guiding small landowners
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has launched and quick and easy guide for landholders in the region to creative productive and sustainable properties. The Small...
Delay in bin roll out
THE roll-out of purple-lidded glass recycling bins in the Golden Plains Shire has been delayed until the end of the year. Households were initially expected...
Four legged friends spreading joy
RESIDENTS and clients of Grampians Health and Wellbeing units have welcomed therapy dogs Honey and Maple. The 4 Paws Therapy golden retrievers visit each week...
Young talent takes centre stage
YOUNG residents of Golden Plains Shire are getting ready to rock with Battle of the Bands at Inverleigh next weekend. The competition will take place...
Reminder to keep safe around trains
STATE Government staff are reminding Victorians to stay safe around train tracks and level crossings. Last week was Rail Safety Week which was centred around...
Get emergency ready
BUSHFIRE scenario workshops are continuing throughout Golden Plains Shire. A workshop was held last Sunday at Linton Community Hub and a further session will be...