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August 29, 2024

Smythesdale building to be sold – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

THE building located at 66 Brooke Street, Smythesdale will be sold by the municipality or demolished after a decision made at this week's ordinary...

August 26, 2024

Guiding small landowners

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has launched and quick and easy guide for landholders in the region to creative productive and sustainable properties. The Small...

August 24, 2024

Delay in bin roll out

THE roll-out of purple-lidded glass recycling bins in the Golden Plains Shire has been delayed until the end of the year. Households were initially expected...

August 20, 2024

Four legged friends spreading joy

RESIDENTS and clients of Grampians Health and Wellbeing units have welcomed therapy dogs Honey and Maple. The 4 Paws Therapy golden retrievers visit each week...

August 16, 2024

Young talent takes centre stage

YOUNG residents of Golden Plains Shire are getting ready to rock with Battle of the Bands at Inverleigh next weekend. The competition will take place...

August 15, 2024

Reminder to keep safe around trains

STATE Government staff are reminding Victorians to stay safe around train tracks and level crossings. Last week was Rail Safety Week which was centred around...

August 12, 2024

Get emergency ready

BUSHFIRE scenario workshops are continuing throughout Golden Plains Shire. A workshop was held last Sunday at Linton Community Hub and a further session will be...

August 10, 2024

Community to celebrate planning program

MEREDITH residents are being invited by Golden Plains Shire officers to celebrate the launch of their community plan next week. The launch will be held...

August 5, 2024

Grant applications open

THE latest round of the Golden Plains Shire's Community Strengthening Grants program is open for applications. The grants aim to help local groups complete programs,...

August 3, 2024

Road grading schedule released

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff have announced the road grading schedule for this financial year. The annual road grading program allows for the grading of the...

August 1, 2024

Support for financial counselling services

A FURTHER fifteen million dollars in funding by the State Government is set to provide more support to financial counselling services. Not-for-profit community organisations can...

July 28, 2024

Haddon community planning begins

RESIDENTS at Haddon are invited to get involved with the Golden Plains Shire community planning program. Expressions of interest are open to those who would...

July 28, 2024

Smythesdale courts to transform

WOADY Yaloak Recreation Reserve at Smythesdale is set to receive major upgrades. The works worth $900,000 will include a redevelopment of two multi-lined netball and...

July 25, 2024

Learn about the role of local gov

MEMBERS of the Municipal Association of Victoria will be in Ballarat next month providing a community and candidate information session for upcoming Local Government...

July 22, 2024

Food network makes progress

THE Golden Plains Local Food Network met on Monday to continue creating an action plan to support the agriculture and food industries in the...

July 21, 2024

Satisfaction survey underway

OVER the coming months, residents in Golden Plains Shire may be contacted to take part in the Victorian Government's annual Community Satisfaction Survey for...

July 18, 2024

Step forward for footpath strategy

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are seeking community feedback on the Draft Footpath Strategy after it was endorsed for exhibition at the recent ordinary council...

July 16, 2024

Plan to break barriers

GOLDEN Plains Shire community members are invited to provide feedback on the Draft Disability Action Plan Strategic Framework. The draft plan aims to create a...

July 15, 2024

Find handmade treasures at winter market

THE town of Buninyong is embracing the cold weather with a winter market later this month. The Buninyong Village Market will be held around the...

July 12, 2024

Sweating away the winter chill

RESIDENTS in the Shire's north can stay active this winter with a range of Fitness in July classes. The program, organised by Jaymee Ellis, owner...

July 11, 2024

Music returns to Buninyong church

THIS Saturday the Chamber of Music will be returning to Buninyong Uniting Church. The event will feature Victorian gospel band Dancing with the Angels as...

July 11, 2024

Uniform a welcome to Wadawurrung Country

THE Ballarat Miners have released this year's First Nations uniform design by artist and Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, Billy-Jay O'Toole. The uniform was worn last weekend...

July 8, 2024

A course to learn mental health first aid

EXPRESSIONS of interest are open for community members who want to get their mental health first aid accreditation. The Golden Plains Shire has partnered with...

July 5, 2024

Fun for future football stars

MEMBERS of the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club have celebrated the last Auskick session of the year at Smythesdale Recreation Reserve. This is the first...