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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...

Community commemorates sacrifices

THIS morning, members of the Golden Plains Shire community gathered to remember the sacrifices made by servicepeople. The day began with dawn services in Bannockburn...

Future plans for building unknown

A COMMUNITY information session will be held at Smythesdale early next week to inform residents about upcoming plans for a building on Brooke Street. The...

Workshops to focus on sustainable gardens

GREEN thumbs are being invited to take part in a series of sustainability and self-sufficiency workshops organised by Golden Plains Shire staff. The sessions, beginning...

Grants up for grabs

IT'S not long until applications open for the next round of the Berrybank Wind Farm community grants program. The initiative aims to provide funding opportunities...

Services to remember them

BALLARAT CENOTAPH DAWN SERVICE. 6am at Sturt Street followed by a gunfire breakfast at Ballarat RSL Midlands Golf Club. A transfer bus will be...

Clubbing meets fitness for workout fun

CLUBBERCISE, a new fitness class which combines dancing, disco lighting and glow sticks is coming to Smythesdale. The community is invited to try the form...

Market to focus on environmental protection

THIS month's Smythesdale Country Market is set to be themed around Landcare and creating a thriving community. The event, to be held Saturday 20 April,...