July 29, 2024
RSL rallies for restoration effort
A LARGE forest green artillery gun that has sat outside the Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch's headquarters for decades is set to receive a much-needed new...
July 27, 2024
Input sought on activity at rec reserve
MEMBERS of the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility Committee seek resident feedback on a program to connect families and young people to lead healthier lives. People...
July 26, 2024
Grassroots projects get grant support
COMMUNITY groups in the region will see their projects a step closer to completion thanks to grant funding through Berrybank Wind Farm in partnership...
July 25, 2024
Council revisits contentious calls – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
AFTER much pushback, Golden Plains Shire councillors reflected on their recent decisions, which saw the refusal to grant planning permits to develop two childcare...
July 24, 2024
Craft your own creature
AN upcoming workshop is aiming to help people unlock their creativity with a small stuffed companion to bring home at the end of it. The...
July 20, 2024
Pet food collection point open to region
A BALLARAT initiative aimed at fighting food insecurity has expanded with an additional pet food collection point established in Dereel. After more than half a...
July 19, 2024
Bringing books to the region
TWO years since it was first announced, the region's mobile library service has a more modern set of wheels. Delivered through the State Government's Living...
July 19, 2024
BFNL grand final venues announced
THE venues at which the McDonalds Ballarat Football Netball League's grand finals will take place have been announced by management. Revealed on Monday, the culmination...
July 19, 2024
Skate park works enter second stage
WORKS to deliver upgrades to the Bannockburn Skate Park have now entered stage two of development. Member for Geelong Christine Couzens, visited the site to...
July 14, 2024
Reminder to enrol for upcoming election
THIS October will be the Golden Plains Shire council election and eligible voters are reminded to correctly enrol ahead of the close of the...
July 13, 2024
Councillor named Lodge leader
AFTER more than fifty years as a Freemason, a Golden Plains Shire councillor has been appointed the leader of Smythesdale's local Lodge. Ian Getsom was named...
July 12, 2024
Have a say in place to play
STAFF at Golden Plains Shire are inviting everyone to give their feedback on their proposed designs to overhaul the play space at Shelford Recreation...
July 11, 2024
Trivia for Lal Lal school
STAFF at Lal Lal Primary School are aiming to bring the community together for an evening of brainteasers with a Christmas in July trivia...
July 11, 2024
Base build begins final stages
AFTER months of work, the redevelopment of Ballarat Base Hospital has entered the final stages of construction. First announced in 2018 and supported through the...
July 7, 2024
Ex-councillor calls out childcare contention
GOLDEN Plains Shire's first mayor and a former councillor of about four decades has hit back against the municipality's recent refusal to grant planning...
July 6, 2024
Pantry sees Foodbank boost
TWO community groups in the shire's north have banded together to better the battle against food insecurity in the region. Volunteers with the Linton Food...
July 5, 2024
New wheels for firies
MEMBERS of Smythesdale Fire Brigade were given the keys to a new field command vehicle as part of a handover during the weekend. CFA District...
July 5, 2024
Wind farm concerns continue
CHANGES have been made to Acciona Energia's proposed Tall Tree Wind Farm following pushback from the community. The company's design changes were released early last...
July 4, 2024
Avian flu advice from ag authority
WITH avian influenza having recently broken out at seven of the regions' poultry farms, Agriculture Victoria are conducting information sessions to keep everyone up-to-date...
June 30, 2024
Cafs seeks cash for clothing program
ONE of Ballarat's leading child and family services organisations is calling on donations to continue operating a key initiative for those doing it tough...
June 29, 2024
Call for safer crossing
RESIDENTS at Haddon have devised a petition to Golden Plains Shire calling for the installation of a zebra crossing at one of the town's...
June 29, 2024
Director’s award for emerging creative
LINTON artist Jennifer Cromarty is overwhelmed at the response she's received for her first major creative submission. After years of dabbling with drawing, painting, and...
June 29, 2024
Brigade to bring trivia fun
AN evening of headscratchers for the musically minded will soon come to Lethbridge courtesy of the Maude Fire Brigade. Next month will see CFA members...
June 28, 2024
Business directory continues to grow
THE fourth annual edition of the Bannockburn and District Chamber of Commerce's business directory is set to be unveiled with a launch event next...
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