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November 2, 2024

Spring into new skills

THIS season, try something new at Haddon Community Learning Centre with a range of training, courses and workshops on offer. The spring course guide includes...

November 1, 2024

Chat and collaborate with local police

COMMUNITY members and local businesses in some of Ballarat's fringe areas are invited to attend a policing forum to talk with local officers about...

November 1, 2024

Putting with purpose

MEMBERS of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute are inviting the community to join them at Snake Valley Golf Club this month to raise money for...

October 30, 2024

Basketball’s big names head to Ballarat

WOMEN'S National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit will be heading to Ballarat next month to play an in-season game at Selkirk Stadium. The round four...

October 29, 2024

Improving outcomes for stroke patients

GRAMPIANS Health researchers are looking to improve the outcomes for patients who experience an in-hospital stroke. An in-hospital stroke occurs once a patient is already...

October 28, 2024

Grants support local history

APPLICATIONS are open for the State Governments local history grants program which supports community groups to preserve and showcase records. The program has been running...

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...