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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...

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...

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...

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...

Trading uni studies for tools

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

ELC fosters lifelong learning.

Jenny's Early Learning Centres have been a consistent part of Early Childhood Education in Bendigo for more than 16 years, and they joined the...

New kinder rooms opened

LATE last month, Minister for children, Lizzie Blandthorn, was in the Golden Plains Shire opening new kindergarten facilities at Napoleons Primary School and Haddon...

Farmers warned about burn offs

THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, Victoria is encouraging local landholders to be careful about what they burn off this autumn. With fire restrictions coming...

Award for catchment management authority

VIC Catchments, which is the peak body for the state's ten Catchment Management Authorities, has taken out the nature positive category of the National...

Second hand market ready to pop up

LATER this month an array of second-hand treasures will be available at Teesdale Community Hall.

The annual pop-up oppie market is organised by the CWA...

Workshops to prepare for emergency

STARTING this month, there will be a series of emergency management workshops to help communities in Golden Plains Shire prepare for a disaster. The Recovery...

Studio expands Pilates classes

THIS month, Smythesdale's GenkiFIT is expanding its offering to include barre Pilates. Unlike other forms of Pilates, barre incorporates aspects of ballet and is designed...

Careers expo returns

THE Golden Plains Shire Careers Expo is to be held again with the aim of empowering residents to access new educational and career opportunities. The...

Partnership provides hands-on experience

A PARTNERSHIP between Federation University Australia and Bulmer Farms is developing new farm automation technology. As part of the universities co-operative model, students work directly...

Unlock creativity at Heritage Fest

THIS year's Ballarat Heritage Festival will see an array of creative events designed to allow attendees to explore and be entertained. The Great Takeaway will...