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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...