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March 10, 2023

Resilience and appreciation inspires creativity

AN eight-year-old girl is using her recently established earring business to support organisations that helped her after she diagnosed with and began treatment for...

March 10, 2023

Community answers call for support

MORE than fifty people gathered at the Rokewood Golf Club on Tuesday night to discuss the facility’s uncertain future and how to save it. The...

March 10, 2023

Annual comp draws statewide competitors

CROQUET players from throughout Victoria took to the greens at the Alexandra Croquet Club as part of an open tournament. The four-day singles event wrapped...

March 8, 2023

History ready to roll at car and truck show

AN annual vehicle fixture showcasing classic cars and trucks is set to return over the Labour Day long weekend for its twelfth year. Hosted by...

March 7, 2023

Battalion chips in for canine companion

A PROGRAM pairing trained assistance dogs with PTSD-affected service personnel, police and first responders is now one animal stronger thanks to a contribution from...

March 5, 2023

Creators team up on comic projects

A PAIR of creatives have been working together on the release their debut manga publications. Local writers and illustrators Josh Dunbar and Shaun DeWitte have...

March 4, 2023

Bringing lacrosse to the region

A PROGRAM supported by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation is coming to the area next week with the aim of getting kids interested in...

March 3, 2023

Rallying together for cancer research

TWO Inverleigh women are getting ready to travel from one end of Australia as part of an event raising funds for Cancer Council. Throughout nine...

March 3, 2023

Options open for empty block – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors knocked back a motion brought by Cr Les Rowe during their regular meeting on Tuesday night calling for the municipality...

March 3, 2023

Have your say on flood findings

STAFF at Golden Plains Shire are asking Teesdale residents for their feedback on the municipality’s flood maps that were developed as part of a...

March 3, 2023

Saints seeking footy juniors

WITH the football season set to start soon, members of the Carngham Linton Football Netball Club are looking to fill their junior teams. Junior football...

February 27, 2023

School festival sees four-year return

STUDENTS, staff and parents will bring the community together this week as part of a school’s first fete in four years. Next Friday evening will...

February 27, 2023

Historical hike a peaceful pilgrimage

MEMBERS of Uniting Church and the Friends of Canadian Corridor are inviting everyone to go on a mindful trek through Buninyong to Mount Clear...

February 27, 2023

Hospital rolls out robotic support

NEW technology is giving Grampians Health’s surgeons a helping robotic hand thanks to more than six-million dollars pledged by the State Government. With funding delivered...

February 27, 2023

School voucher program expanded

NEXT year’s Back to School voucher program is set to get a leg up in the region thanks to a partnership between three Ballarat...

February 26, 2023

Feedback wanted on Comms Games legacy

STAFF at Victoria’s regional universities are asking for your input regarding sporting legacies in the leadup to the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The feedback takes the...

February 25, 2023

Hitting the road for agriculture advice

A REGIONAL roadshow aimed at strengthening the output of Victoria’s livestock providers is set to stop off in the area next month. The BestWool/BestLamb and...

February 24, 2023

Golf club swings for community support

THE future of Rokewood Golf Club is uncertain due to a lack of active volunteers, administrative members and players. Following their annual general meeting earlier...

February 24, 2023

Tigers make big push for women’s squad

MEMBERS of Bannockburn FNC are putting the callout for players as they build their senior women’s football team. Having started a women’s side about three...

February 24, 2023

Landcare groups come together

A NEW Maude, Meredith and Districts Landcare Group has been established following the amalgamation of two neighbouring branches. Combining the Maude and District Landcare with...

February 24, 2023

RATS ready for collection

FREE rapid antigen tests are available for people to pick up from the Golden Plains Shire customer service hubs. The tests can be collected from...

February 24, 2023

Club doubles up on tournaments

MEMBERS of the Ballarat Petanque Club were busy hosts recently with back-to-back competitions held last weekend. Players from throughout Victoria took to the gravel at...

February 21, 2023

Car show to host Holden reveal

AN unreleased vehicle is set to be the main attraction at an upcoming event for car lovers. Holden Prototype Unveiling Car Show organiser David Gamble...

February 21, 2023

Castle secures second major music event

A NEW festival is set to bring some big Australian and overseas country music acts to the region later this year. Kryal Castle is set...