August 5, 2023
Family venture takes silver
A BURGEONING family business is tasting victory together after taking a silver win in the 2023 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards. The runner-up accolade in...
August 4, 2023
Connectivity conundrum for council livestreams
THE quality of Golden Plains Shire’s council livestreams is being called into question following poor audio during the regular July meeting. Cr Ian Getsom said...
August 4, 2023
Cricketer to take part in state program
A RISING young cricketer is readying to put her bowling skills to the test as part of Cricket Victoria’s under 16s female emerging players...
August 4, 2023
Young bowler in state program
A LOCAL fast bowler is putting his skills to the test as one of the thirty-nine cricketers taking part in Cricket Victoria’s Under 19s...
August 2, 2023
Getaway service for dementia support
A new three-day retreat program to cater for people newly diagnosed with dementia and their carers is in the works by staff at Central...
August 2, 2023
Call out for creatives at lifestyle estate
A SPLASH of colour will be coming to the Lucas Lifestyle Estate’s clubroom later this year, with residents calling on creatives to contribute to...
August 1, 2023
Call for kids to find full voice
A RECENTLY-established choir is singing out for young performers to join their junior contingent. After launching their Eureka program for kids between prep to grade...
July 30, 2023
Taking huge steps for Skye
ORGANISERS behind an annual cause aimed at raising funds for Sanfilippo Syndrome research are getting their walking shoes ready for its return. Throughout the month...
July 30, 2023
Audience asked for stage support
A BALLARAT-based playwright is calling out for donations to help bring to life his next production. With his previous works entirely self-funded, creative Marty MonStar...
July 29, 2023
Student voices to sound in capital
WITH entries now open for Parliament of Australia’s annual My First Speech competition, Member for Ballarat, Catherine King is encouraging local students to get...
July 28, 2023
Councillor’s comments to media end in ban
A GOLDEN Plains Shire councillor has been suspended from his municipal duties for one month. Following their regular council meeting on Tuesday evening, Cr Les...
July 28, 2023
Group prepares pothole presentation
WITH potholes dotted about the region, members of the Advance Meredith Association are calling on people to let them know what they think are...
July 28, 2023
Call to lend a helping hand
WITH many feeling the cost-of-living pinch, a Bannockburn man is looking to collect vouchers to support those in need. Since the start of the year,...
July 28, 2023
Survey results unsatisfying
AT Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Golden Plains Shire councillors noted the community’s level of satisfaction at with the municipality’s services following an annual survey,...
July 28, 2023
Getting the future fire ready
MEMBERS of the Inverleigh CFA are aiming to train up the next generation of firies with their juniors program underway. Following their first event in...
July 28, 2023
Trivia evening to support kinder goals
THE annual Rokewood Kindergarten trivia night is set to return next week, this time with a throwback theme for a classic decade. Set for next...
July 28, 2023
Young umpire marks championship return
WITH droves of footballers taking to Ballarat’s fields as part of the School Sport Australia 15 Years and Under Australian Football Championships, a young...
July 28, 2023
Local push for netball pathways
BALLARAT’S budding netballers will soon see their skills tested after being spotted by Netball Victoria representatives. The latest round of talent identification will see 19...
July 22, 2023
Nighttime tennis brings doubles at dusk
EVERYONE is invited to grab a racquet and take to the court at sundown as part of a returning weekly nighttime competition run by...
July 21, 2023
Plan focused on Shelford’s future
THE final touches have been put on the Shelford Community Plan, and an upcoming meeting has been scheduled to discuss how best to implement...
July 21, 2023
Computer sounds Meredith bound
THE digitised sounds of retrofuturism will resound from the Supernatural Amphitheatre later this year with German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk announced as the top act...
July 18, 2023
Art sessions to help with healing
WITH experience in social service and the arts, Maegan Boundey saw the perfect opportunity to combine her two interests. Working at the Victorian Aboriginal Child...
July 18, 2023
City set for marathon circuit
BALLARAT’S landmarks and iconography will become the backdrop for the first in a potentially annual marathon event set to debut next year. Following its launch...
July 17, 2023
Big strides towards mental health support
WITH running shoes ready, a Buninyong man is preparing to put his best foot forward to raise funds for a cause close to his...
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