September 22, 2022
Online workshop for mental health
AN online mental health first aid course is returning to the Shire. Training provider Digger Deeper will deliver the program established as part of the...
September 22, 2022
Greens name Ripon candidate
THE Greens’ candidate contesting the seat of Ripon at November’s State election has been announced. Clunes resident Earl James has been preselected as the party’s...
September 22, 2022
Tai chi teachings to clear the mind
TAI Chi classes are set to return at Cape Clear Recreation Reserve alongside the fourth school term. The program will take place weekly at 2pm...
September 22, 2022
Offer open for group garage sale
RESIDENTS of Inverleigh and surrounds are invited to open their garage and declutter as part of a townwide event. The Inverleigh Garage Sale Trail is...
September 22, 2022
‘Pathetic’: river group reacts to strategy
MEMBERS of the Friends of the Barwon have responded to the State Government’s Sustainable Water Strategy for the Gippsland and central Victorian regions, including...
September 22, 2022
Petanque clubs throw in for seasonal comp
PLAYERS from petanque clubs from throughout regional Victoria got together over the weekend for some friendly games and the conclusion of their winter competition. The...
September 20, 2022
Community bike bash revved up for return
EVERYONE is invited to the return of a social get-together centred around coffee and love for the motorcycle. On Saturday, 1 October, Ballarat Bike Night...
September 19, 2022
Hospital’s final look revealed
THE designs for the redevelopment of Ballarat Base Hospital have been finalised. First announced in 2018, the more-than-$540 million revamp aims to transform the hospital...
September 18, 2022
Charcuterie receives national nod
A LOCAL butcher has won top honours for one of their Italian-style cured hams. Salt Kitchen Charcuterie was declared national champion in the Australian Meat...
September 16, 2022
History group presents practices of yesteryear
AN upcoming event is aiming to highlight the tools and trades of the past. On Sunday, 25 September, members of the Meredith History Interest Group...
September 16, 2022
Teachers takes to the stage
A CHILDREN’S edutainment duo is set to take their show from screen to stage for the first time in Ballarat as part of a...
September 15, 2022
Big cheers: time to celebrate!
THE retail network Independent Brands Australia award for the Victorian Cellarbrations of the Year has been won by a Golden Plains outlet. Cellarbrations at Bannockburn...
September 15, 2022
Kids invited to get on track, and field
YOUNG athletes from throughout the region are being invited to take part in a come and try day for the local branch of the...
September 15, 2022
Shire to provide renewable waste
FOUR local municipalities including Golden Plains Shire have signed up for a green waste supply agreement with Barwon Water. The initiative will see Golden Plains,...
September 13, 2022
Pharmacy makes meds from scratch
A NEW pharmaceutical provider is offering custom medications in what is being labelled as a Ballarat first. Prospect Compounding Pharmacy opened earlier this year, and...
September 10, 2022
Author details debut novel
STUDENTS from Buninyong Primary School’s Scotsburn campus were visited by a special recently as part of Book Week celebrations. Local author Deb Goldie met with...
September 9, 2022
Last call for prolific presenter
THE final breakfast has been called for a long-serving morning Voice FM radio host. Presenter of the station’s regular morning and Saturday morning sports shows...
September 8, 2022
New Landcare planting its roots
A NEW environmental group held its first meeting last month after being officially registered with Landcare Victoria. About 35 people attended The Friends of the...
September 8, 2022
Pet project open for business
PET-OWNERS now have the option of a new store to go to with staff from Bannockburn Pet Shed celebrating their opening over the weekend. Located...
September 8, 2022
Monthly meet for arts community
ON the first Saturday of each month, artists are invited to meet at the Dereel Community Centre to work on their projects and chat...
September 8, 2022
Department warns of swooping season
With the weather warming up and trees blooming and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, or DELWP, are reminding everyone of another...
September 2, 2022
Social connections for tight-knit group
ON the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, the Teesdale Community Hall becomes a meeting place for people to get together for a...
September 2, 2022
Group writing for piece about place
A COMMUNITY song writing project took place at Smythesdale last week with locals invited to help craft a tune about the town. The initiative was...
September 1, 2022
New equipment for growing brigade
INVERLEIGH CFA has received eighteen-hundred dollars’ worth of equipment with funding received from Winchelsea Community Bank. Brigade Captain Andrew Collins said it represents a new...
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