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- Miriam Litwin is a journalist and digital content lead with the Ballarat Times, Golden Plains Times and Moorabool News, covering local politics and community news.
April 13, 2025
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...
April 12, 2025
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...
April 5, 2025
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...
April 3, 2025
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...
April 3, 2025
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...
April 1, 2025
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...
March 31, 2025
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...
March 27, 2025
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...
March 27, 2025
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,...
March 25, 2025
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...
March 24, 2025
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...
March 21, 2025
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...
March 17, 2025
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...
March 14, 2025
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...
March 13, 2025
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...
March 12, 2025
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...
March 7, 2025
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...
March 5, 2025
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...
March 5, 2025
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...
March 5, 2025
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...
March 4, 2025
Grants to support local distillers
APPLICATIONS are open for the State Government's business growth fit-for purpose grants as part of the Distillery Door Program. The grants aim to support distillers...
March 4, 2025
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...
March 4, 2025
Funding for regional kindergartens
THE State Government has announced an increase in baseline funding for rural sessional kindergarten services. More than 60 regional kindergartens will receive an increase in...
March 3, 2025
Residents identify Shire plan priorities
GOLDEN Plains Shire Council has released a report detailing the results of community consultation about the next four-year council plan. Throughout 2024, online and hard-copy...
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Backing for shows at small regional venues
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Plan ahead and register burn-offs online
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Fun for all this Children’s Week
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