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...
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...
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,...
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 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...