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...
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...
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...
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...
Funding for Don Wallace Reserve – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
FOLLOWING this week's ordinary council meeting, Golden Plains Shire will commit $250,000 to build female-friendly changerooms at the Don Wallace Recreation Reserve. While the initial...
Get active with the Woady Warriors
WOADY Yaloak Football Netball Club is looking for new football players for the coming season. The club is juniors only, and is looking for under-8s,...
Get involved in planning program
THE next round of Golden Plains Shire's Community Planning Program will include the towns of Enfield, Smythesdale, Barunah Park, Ross Creek/Smythes Creek and Napoleons. Expressions...
Reminder to register your pet
GOLDEN Plains Shire residents with pets are reminded to register their dogs or cats by Thursday 10 April. Under the State Government's Domestic Animals Act...
Upgrade underway for Bannockburn VICSES unit
AFTER years of campaigning, work is about to begin on Bannockburn VICSES's new headquarters in Dann Road. Minister for Emergency Services Vicki Ward, Member for...
Program to foster creativity
GEELONG Regional Libraries Corporation is partnering with the Golden Plains Shire to provide a program of events by local artists. The Take Part Local Art...
Plan to guide future of Woady Reserve
RESIDENTS from Smythesdale and surrounding areas can share their opinions on the future of Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve. Golden Plains Shire is developing a master...
Last chance to apply for Battle of the Bands
EXPRESSIONS of interest close today, Friday 14 March, for Golden Plains Shire's Battle of the Bands competition. The event will be held Saturday 26 April...
Voucher program to provide financial relief
THE Golden Plains Shire local food network has partnered with Give Where You Live Foundation to bring the choice voucher initiative to residents. The program...
Bridge repair works to begin
WORK is underway to repair Inverleigh's Federation Pedestrian Bridge which was damaged in flooding in 2022. "Federation Bridge is an important pedestrian connection between the...
Consider safety before swimming
ROYAL Life Saving Australia is asking the community to consider risks before going swimming as hot late-summer weather continues. Last summer 134 people died from...
Clinic to increase access to women’s healthcare
A NEW virtual women's health clinic will help Victorian women access services such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, menopause, breast health, and menstrual care, cervical...
More places open for rural educators
THE latest round of the State Government's Certificate III Upskill Support Program is open, aiming to strengthen the early childhood education workforce in regional...
New emergency care standards announced
THE State Government is introducing new healthcare system standards to ensure faster patient care and support emergency department staff. The standards for safe and timely...