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June 27, 2024

Library funding reinstated – Golden Plains Shire council briefs

A PROPOSED funding cut to library services in the Golden Plains Shire will not go-ahead following Tuesday's ordinary council meeting. The budget, which was supported...

June 21, 2024

Homelessness on the rise

THE rising cost of living has seen an increase of people experiencing homelessness in Golden Plains Shire. Adam Liversage, senior manager of homelessness at Uniting,...

June 20, 2024

Ballarat Winter Festival: A seasonal spectacular

THE popular Ballarat Winter Festival is set to return for another exciting three-week season – Saturday 29 June to Sunday 21 July – offering...

June 17, 2024

Funding for sustainable land management

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is funding sustainability projects on the properties of small landowners through the Small Blocks Big Dreams initiative. The program, which...

June 16, 2024

Transform your money mindset

BERRINGA'S Rural Publishing Company has released a new book about mastering business finances in trying times. Become a Business Money Magnet by Justine McLean guides...

June 14, 2024

Donation gives light to club

THE Woady Warriors' young netballers now have a flood light to train under at Smythesdale thanks to donations from local businesses. The 600-watt flood light...

June 14, 2024

Milestone for football umps

THE Ballarat Football Umpires Association has celebrated the registration of four hundred umpires. This is the first time the club has seen such registration levels,...

June 7, 2024

Rokewood community planning begins

RESIDENTS of Rokewood are beginning their community planning program which aims to drive the designing and implementation of local projects into the future. Eleven residents...

June 7, 2024

More kinder places for Bannockburn

AN upgrade to Bannockburn Kindergarten is officially open. The works included the creation of a modular building with two new kindergarten rooms and an outdoor...

June 5, 2024

Historic stage comp to shine

ROYAL South Street returns next month as the oldest eisteddfod in Australia, and one which allows performers to learn and flourish. The competition will officially...

June 4, 2024

Promoting regional railway safety

THE Federal Government has launched an advertising campaign to increase safety around regional railway crossings. The campaign aims to remind drivers about the risks of...

June 1, 2024

Learn about good governance

REPRESENTATIVES of clubs and entities in the Golden Plains Shire are invited to attend a governance and incorporated association training session next week. The event...

May 31, 2024

Storytime for a love of reading

SEVENTY young members of the community were at Bannockburn Library last week as part of National Simultaneous Storytime. Geelong Regional Libraries staff read the story...

May 31, 2024

Football netball club scores new board

BUNINYONG Football Netball Club is set to receive a new scoreboard with $130,000 of funding allocated to the club in the state government's budget. The...

May 27, 2024

How to dispose of hay or net wrap

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are reminding residents of the correct way to dispose of hay or silage bale net wrap. Net wrap cannot be recycled...

May 27, 2024

TWENTY-three-year-old Caleb Smith recently made an intriguing transition from being a third-year psychology student to pursuing a pre-apprenticeship in building and construction. Following the recommendation...

May 26, 2024

Sharing the love of knots

LEARN the art of macrame this month at a session held by Anita Shaw at Haddon Community Learning Centre. Shaw, who is based in Geelong,...

May 25, 2024

How to respond during a bushfire

A FREE community bushfire scenario workshop is set to be held in the Golden Plains Shire next month. The event is a partnership between the...

May 19, 2024

Learn how to needle felt

LEARN how to needle felt in a community workshop led by Cherie Riding at Cape Clear. The session costs $60 and all materials will be...

May 18, 2024

Election hub set up

AHEAD of the Golden Plains Shire council election in October, an information hub has been launched online. The hub will be regularly updated with information...

May 17, 2024

Bingo night to benefit kids’ sport

IT'S time to get your best Aussie outfits ready, with Bogan Bingo coming to Smythesdale next month. The event is the Woady Yaloak Football Netball...

May 12, 2024

Horsemanship sessions for teens

REBEL Equestrian at Berringa have started a teen horsemanship group this term which is encouraging older children to learn about horse training. There are eight...

May 11, 2024

Feedback wanted on access policy

THE Golden Plains shire's draft Fair Access Policy is now open for feedback from community members. The policy was endorsed for exhibition at last month's...

May 10, 2024

Junior School ignites curiosity and compassion

In the Junior School at Ballarat Grammar, there is a commitment to a holistic learning experience. This is deeply ingrained in the school values and...