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August 5, 2023

Help create mystery mural

STEGLITZ artist Lindy Allinson will be helping create a community mural in Bannockburn this September, using recycled and upcycled items, The session is designed to...

August 4, 2023

Feedback sought for footpaths

STAFF from Golden Plains Shire are looking for public feedback on the municipality’s ten-year-long footpath strategy. As part of the process, they are asking the...

August 3, 2023

Upgrades for Woady PS sites

WORKS are underway to update Woady Yaloak Primary’s four campuses and member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, was in Smythesdale last week to mark the...

August 3, 2023

Change to start a high powered career

MORE than forty roles with electricity providers Powercor and CitiPower are available in the biggest apprenticeship recruitment drive in a decade being undertaken by...

July 31, 2023

Faster disease testing trialled at Base

GRAMPIANS Health has joined a trial of in-situ testing equipment that’s aimed at improving the speed of COVID-19 and influenza detection in the Ballarat...

July 31, 2023

Warm up with Ballarat’s best pie this winter

A PASTRY trail is on offer this August as the battle for Ballarat’s best pie begins. From a barbacoa and cheese pie at Hop Temple...

July 29, 2023

Dessert guru sharing her passion

BANNOCKBURN-based dessert chef Donna Boh is heading to the north of Golden Plains Shire to share her skills and get to know the community...

July 28, 2023

Teen basketballer sets sights on States

BALLARAT’S Riley Dunn is set to make an impact on the global basketball scene, with NCAA division one college basketball experience on the horizon. Dunn,...

July 26, 2023

Electric tour takes the stage

THE electric and iconic Pseudo Echo are coming to Ballarat next month to celebrate the release of their new double album. The Ultimate tour celebrates...

July 26, 2023

Familiar tunes take new form

AN OPERA performance of well-known songs is coming to the Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute this August. The performance will feature a string quartet led by violinist...

July 24, 2023

Best in business revealed

SOME of the best of Ballarat’s businesses was revealed this week, with the announcement of the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards finalists. The...

July 24, 2023

Award finalists for FedTAFE

MEMBERS of the Federation TAFE community have been named as finalists in the Victorian Training Awards. Justin Bisson, a Federation TAFE engineering teacher is a...

July 21, 2023

Gamble makes apology for Shire budget changes

FORMER mayor Cr Gavin Gamble has released a public apology aimed at addressing last minute budget cuts which saw million dollars in initiatives slashed...

July 21, 2023

Have your say on region’s rivers

THE Corangamite Catchment Authority, or CMA, are looking for community input on the future of the Moorabool River and Lower Barwon River corridor. A draft...

July 21, 2023

Program encourages new skills

AN initiative funded in the 2020-2021 State budget is aiming to give women the chance to become building surveyors with municipalities across the state. Ballarat...

July 15, 2023

Empowering yourself and your family

PREPARING for your future is the topic of an upcoming session entitled Dying to Know in Bannockburn. Lawyer, Anna Smith, will host the event that’ll...

July 15, 2023

Get potting with help of green thumb

LOCAL horticulturalist Crysta Anderson is running weekend classes in Napoleon’s about all things pot plants. The $20 classes run from 10am until 2pm each Saturday...

July 14, 2023

Call out goes out for paid firefighters

FOREST Fire Management is on the hunt for people who enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills. Applications are now open for project firefighter positions...

July 13, 2023

Chemical cleanout coming to Colac

RESIDENTS in the Golden Plains Shire are being invited dispose of household chemicals at a Detox Your Home event in Colac. The free event, run...

July 12, 2023

First aid for mental health

A TWO-day mental health first aid training course is being offered by Solutions Together this August. The course will seek to provide participants with the...

July 11, 2023

St Pats readies for major celebrations

A MILESTONE is set to be marked by St Patrick’s College this year as the school community prepares to celebrate one hundred and thirty...

July 8, 2023

Fun fundraiser for local footy

DUST off your mullets and fire up the VT Commadore, a night of bogan bingo is coming to Lethbridge with the aim of raising...

July 7, 2023

Community vision more than on track

MEREDITH’S updated recreation reserve has been officially opened. The revamped space includes a bike pump track, new playground and expanded skatepark, and comes after a...

July 7, 2023

Calls for greater wildlife protection

A BALLARAT wildlife group is calling on the Golden Plains Shire to address how the municipal growing places strategy will impact local wildlife. As part...