October 27, 2024
Upcycle with local artist
LOCAL creative Lyn Lambeth will be at Bannockburn Library next month sharing how to make art from recycled and eco-dyed materials. Informed by her former...
October 25, 2024
Looking back on the last year – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
AT the last Golden Plains Shire ordinary council meeting before the election, last financial year’s annual report was approved. As the meeting occurred under the...
October 23, 2024
Cricket club readies to blast off
HADDON Cricket Club members are inviting children of all abilities to join this seasons Woolworths cricket blast program. The program is suitable for children aged...
October 22, 2024
Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...
October 21, 2024
Feedback wanted for social media education program
THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...
October 19, 2024
Walk to get community moving
MEMBERS of the Smythesdale Walking Group are encouraging the community to get active and enjoy nature with a walk through the Surface Hill mining...
October 17, 2024
Opera to spread Christmas joy
A ONE act opera which tells the story of the Three Wise Men travelling to Bethlehem will be performed at Buninyong Uniting Church next...
October 15, 2024
Program upskilling regional healthcare workers
FEDERATION University researchers are helping to upskill regional and rural healthcare workers. Supported by funding from the Department of Education and Training, the Healthy Regions...
October 13, 2024
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...
October 12, 2024
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...
October 11, 2024
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...
October 10, 2024
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...
October 9, 2024
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...
October 7, 2024
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...
October 4, 2024
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...
September 28, 2024
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...
September 27, 2024
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...
September 25, 2024
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...
September 20, 2024
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...
September 9, 2024
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...
September 8, 2024
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...
September 7, 2024
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...
September 6, 2024
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...
September 4, 2024
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)...
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