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February 18, 2024

Book to map mine engine christenings

THE history behind the construction and christenings of goldmine engines in the region is at the forefront of a new book to be launched...

February 18, 2024

Art comp open for partnered projects

CREATIVES both local and abroad are being invited to come together as part of a new arts competition aimed at fostering collaboration. Called the Infuse...

February 16, 2024

Silo art to highlight town

THE history of Golden Plains Shire border town Cressy is now on display as part of a new public mural depicting the town’s history. Created...

February 16, 2024

Premier’s apology to state wards heard

EMOTIONS ran high and childhoods revisited last week when Premier Jacinta Allan made a formal apology to Victorians abused and neglected under institutional care. Livestreamed...

February 16, 2024

Club makes pitch for new players

JUNIOR sessions from one of Ballarat’s two major baseball teams are set to return later this month with the aim of introducing kids to...

February 12, 2024

Roll up for machines of the past

ALL things old school will be on show next weekend as part of an annual fixture organised by members of the Ballan District Vintage...

February 11, 2024

Koalas in need of accommodation

-LETTER TO THE EDITOR   Dear Editor, The Koala Clancy Foundation is seeking landowners interested in creating koala habitat on their land around Teesdale and Bannockburn, Maude...

February 10, 2024

Pairing program about making connections

  STAFF at Big Brothers Big Sisters Ballarat are calling out for people to put their hand up to be paired with a young person...

February 5, 2024

Club keen to showcase quarter horse sports

HORSE-riding novices, amateurs, and everyone in between are being invited to test their equestrian skills as part of Ballarat and District Quarter Horse Association’s,...

February 5, 2024

Monthly music on offer at church

AN intimate evening of live performance is set to be held at Buninyong Uniting Church each month. Following its debut in November before a hiatus...

February 5, 2024

New equipment to heading to Base

STAFF at Ballarat Base Hospital received a visit from Minister for Health Infrastructure, Mary-Anne Thomas earlier this week, who announced the arrival of new...

February 4, 2024

Group to host back-to-back bee courses

INTERESTED in amateur apiary but don’t know where to start? Well, members of the Ballarat Regional Beekeepers will have you covered with two introductory workshops...

February 3, 2024

Care leavers to receive apology

NEXT Thursday will mark an occasion decades in the making with Premier Jacinta Allan set to make a formal apology towards those who experienced...

February 2, 2024

Calls for rec rezone halt

RESIDENTS advocating against Golden Plains Shire’s push to rezone part of the Bannockburn Recreation Reserve are looking to bring their complaints to council during...

February 2, 2024

Walking enthusiast steps out for record

A GROUP milestone nearly seventeen years in the making was set by a longtime participant of the Smythesdale Walking Group last week. Jennifer van Maanenberg...

February 2, 2024

A new place for children to play

AFTER more than a decade without one, Linton now has a new playgroup for children and families to attend. Having launched last week, sessions take...

February 2, 2024

Return event to bring social song and dance

A POPULAR event is set to return to Cape Clear next weekend with the aim of giving everyone an evening of family fun and...

February 2, 2024

Kids bounce back with new sports courts

STUDENTS at Inverleigh Primary School were greeted on their first day back to school with an upgrade to their recreational facilities. An overhauled basketball and...

February 2, 2024

Annual athletics event expands

THE callout for the region’s athletic elite will soon be answered with the return of the Ballarat Gift next weekend. Running on Saturday 10 and...

January 31, 2024

Trotting out for annual horse show

A STAPLE attraction, or stable attraction, of Kryal Castle’s calendar of events is set to return next month. Now in its seventh year, the Baroque...

January 28, 2024

Crafters convene to sew connection

MORE than a dozen people stitched, knitted, and sewed around a central table at Eureka Hall over the weekend as part of a new...

January 26, 2024

Shire’s achievers celebrated

THE efforts of unsung heroes based in the municipality were highlighted earlier this week with the winners of the Golden Plains Shire Council Community...

January 26, 2024

Queer committee called for council

A VICTORIAN Pride Lobby-run campaign is calling on Golden Plains Shire to expand their support for the region’s queer community. Leading into the new year,...

January 26, 2024

Club readies to remember the past

GENERATIONS of Lethbridge Cricket Club members are set to convene at the clubrooms next month as part of the group’s annual past players day. The...