Queer show a safe space to create
THE region’s transgender and gender-diverse creatives will soon be celebrated with an exhibition at TBH Studio. Launching at the beginning of next month, We Are...
School fete to bring family fun
STAFF and students at Napoleons Primary School are looking to give everyone a pleasant evening out with their first fete in about five years. With...
Bargain hunt to prepare for Christmas
PRE-LOVED items and personal treasures will soon fill the Meredith Memorial Hall as part of a fundraiser sale hosted by one of the town's...
Tennis club serves up big catch-up
PAST and current members of the Bannockburn Tennis Club community came together on Sunday to celebrate the group's history. With morning tea provided, attendees were...
Goldfields game to entertain
AN upcoming dinner event in Linton later this month will transport attendees back to the goldrush. On Saturday 26 October, the Linton and District Progress...
Linton brigade to host open day
WITH the Linton Townwide Garage Sale expected to bring in visitors to the region this weekend, the local fire brigade will open their doors. Volunteers...
Art prize to be revived
AN art show last seen in the region half a decade ago is returning next weekend. Having previously brought some colour into Buninyong Town Hall...
Open invite to try improvised theatre
A LOCAL performer is looking to bring a different kind of theatre to the region. Supported through the Creswick Theatre Company, Shel O'Toole is hosting...
Looking forward to meeting at the lookout
BUNJIL'S Lookout will once again become a place of bustling activity with the return of the community gathering next month. Following its debut last year,...
Social runners celebrate 300 events
ORGANISERS behind a free weekly initiative getting people active in nature marked a milestone over the weekend. Since 2017, attendees of Bannockburn Bush parkrun have...
Plan group keen to keep community informed
MEMBERS of the Bannockburn Community Planning Group are looking to bring a dedicated news outlet to the town after more than half a decade...
Townwide garage sale returns
AN annual trash and treasure fixture for Linton will be held next weekend. Linton's Townwide Garage Sale will be back on Sunday 13 October, with...
Clay works explore surroundings
THE relationship between creativity and rural living are at play with clay as part of an upcoming exhibition at Ross Creek Gallery. Launching tomorrow and...
Cricket club welcomes young players
MEMBERS of the Haddon Cricket Club are looking to revive their juniors program with the establishment of an under elevens side. With about 10 young...
Steiglitz meet cancelled
AN annual tradition aimed at attracting former residents and new visitors to the town of Steiglitz will not go ahead this year. The Back to...
Stalwart school staffer celebrated
SHELFORD Primary School's long-serving business manager had a surprise waiting for her close to pick-up time on Wednesday last week. Carolyn Wilson was met by...
Sibling hockey players to compete together
AFTER years of representing Victoria in hockey events on the national and international stage, Lachlan Flett's next time competing will have a familiar addition. Competing...
Residents react to amalgamation query
A RECENT proposal for the municipality to see what it would look like for Golden Plains Shire to amalgamate into neighbouring local government areas...
Cricket club to drive junior interest
MEMBERS of the Rokewood Cricket Club are looking to drum up funding and attention in forming a juniors side for the upcoming season with...
Farmers’ furore over rates increase – Golden Plains Shire council briefs
ISSUES around rates increases proved to be a recurring topic during last week's Golden Plains Shire council meeting. Following a question time submission regarding increasing...
New group to handle hub
A KEY asset for Linton is now being run by the community for the community. Operations of the Linton Community Hub are now in the...
No name change for rec reserve
AFTER much community contention, the naming of Elaine's recreation epicentre will remain unchanged following a decision from Moorabool Shire council last week. The retention was...
Meredith tickets snapped up
THOSE holding out on getting tickets to the 2024 Meredith Music Festival may be regretting that decision as the major regional arts event is...
Take a look at Linton’s new plan
AFTER months of works, the Linton Community Plan will be launched this weekend. Developed between community, Golden Plains Shire, and Non Profit Training, the plan...