October 10, 2024
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,...
October 10, 2024
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...
October 10, 2024
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...
October 6, 2024
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...
October 4, 2024
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...
October 3, 2024
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...
September 30, 2024
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...
September 29, 2024
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...
September 27, 2024
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...
September 22, 2024
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...
September 20, 2024
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...
September 20, 2024
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...
September 19, 2024
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...
September 14, 2024
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...
September 13, 2024
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...
September 7, 2024
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...
September 6, 2024
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...
September 3, 2024
Poultry constraints still in place
RESTRICTIONS on many commercial poultry farms to combat avian influenza are continuing in the region, despite easing at affected properties beyond Golden Plains Shire. The...
September 2, 2024
Long-time partnership on display
A CELEBRATION of life and collaboration is forming the thematic basis behind the next exhibition at Ross Creek Gallery. Next month, local artists and partners...
September 1, 2024
Schools supported in garden growth
STUDENTS and teachers at two of the region's primary schools are being supported in their green-thumbed activities with help from Hesse Rural Health. Earlier this...
August 31, 2024
Book Week magic at Napoleons
STUDENTS and staff at schools across Golden Plains spent last week celebrating the joys of reading as part of an annual national initiative aimed...
August 30, 2024
Roundabout works to change traffic flow
VEHICLES along the Midland Highway are being diverted until early next month to allow for the construction of a roundabout at the Clyde Road...
August 30, 2024
Club keen for family growth
MEMBERS of the Meredith Cricket Club are looking to boost their numbers with a come-and-try event next weekend. Following attempts last year to build junior...
August 23, 2024
Farmgate faces closure over council quarrel
A MUCH-loved farmgate established during the pandemic is at risk of closing following permit issues and an ensuing Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal case...
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