June 28, 2024
Seating celebrates special woman
AN influential figure in community health, women's equality, and farming safety for Rokewood and beyond was commemorated last Friday with a memorial unveiling. The ceremony...
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...
June 28, 2024
Primary school to celebrate 150 years
STAFF and students at Lethbridge Primary School are set to celebrate a milestone anniversary later in the year. Preparations are underway for the school to...
June 20, 2024
Addition to Shire audit team
STAFF at Golden Plains Shire are seeking someone to help fill the municipality's audit and risk committee. Expressions of interest are open now until 5pm...
June 15, 2024
Seat to honour Dulcie
MEMORIAL seating aimed at celebrating and remembering a longtime contributor to Rokewood is set to be unveiled next week. The installation commemorates Dulcie Long, a...
June 14, 2024
Arts group explores expression
WORKS from nearly half the member base of Golden Plains visual art collective, GP Arts, are currently on display as part of their annual...
June 14, 2024
Dormant hall to reopen for all
AFTER four years of disuse, a much-loved community asset at Shelford is set to be revived. With its younger building condemned since COVID lockdowns, the...
June 9, 2024
Golden opportunity for artists
GOLDEN Plains Shire's municipal buildings are set to become a rotating platform for the region's creatives with the launch of the Golden Spaces initiative. Having...
June 7, 2024
A night to be playful
A LETHBRIDGE creative is adding to an evening of surrealist celebration as part of Melbourne's RISING arts festival next week. About a dozen items of...
June 6, 2024
Slower speeds for Shire roads
SPEED limits will soon be reduced on major and arterial roads, primarily in Golden Plains' north. The changes are set to come into effect after...
June 2, 2024
Art prize sews seed for fashion collab
TWO Ballarat fashion creatives and longtime friends have been hard at work for the past few weeks. Koshka Art Fuelled Fashion's Kat Pengelly and Clare...
June 2, 2024
Bonfire fun to light the night
WITH the winter chill in full effect, a popular event is returning to Cape Clear to bring its residents together and to warm them...
June 1, 2024
Debut solo show for ceramicist
AFTER nearly a decade of being part of Ballarat's visual arts scene, a ceramicist is set to launch her first-ever solo exhibition this weekend. Jan...
May 30, 2024
Objections to rezoning – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs
THE pushback from community against the proposed fifty-one-lot rezoning at Bannockburn's Dardel Drive progressed somewhat during Golden Plains Shire council's regular meeting on Tuesday...
May 25, 2024
Tourism group welcomes grant boost
WITH the details of the State Government's 2024/25 budget recently released, Victoria's top tourism body has welcomed the news of further financial support for...
May 24, 2024
Lions to lead free skin checks
SINCE re-establishing last year, Lions Club of Bannockburn and District's first major instance of community engagement is looking to be a well-attended one. The local...
May 24, 2024
Concerns over creek carnage
MEMBERS of Ross Creek Landcare Group have expressed their frustrations over recent acts of vandalism at the town's nature reserve and creek. The site was...
May 24, 2024
Which winter woolly will win?
EVERYONE is invited to put their sewing skills to the test with the annual Best Beanie Battle set to return next month. Now back for...
May 20, 2024
Class to deliver modern dance tips
AN upcoming workshop hosted by regional creative non-profit The BOP Arts Co-op is coming soon with the aim of teaching attendees the basics behind...
May 18, 2024
How to save seeds in the garden
WITH the winter months set to commence, an upcoming workshop held at the Haddon Community Learning Centre is aiming to give attendees advice on...
May 17, 2024
Start scheduled for roundabout
CONSTRUCTION to develop a new roundabout at the intersection of Clyde Road and the Midland Highway is set to begin four years after the...
May 17, 2024
Call to connect creatives
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for those interested in helping to co-produce three community networking programs for the region's artisans and creatives. The initiatives...
May 16, 2024
Settle speaks on state budget
THE State Government's 2024/25 budget was released earlier this month with funding announced for new and ongoing initiatives across Victoria. Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle...
May 10, 2024
Update given on purchased property
SMYTHESDALE community members were given an insight into Golden Plains Shire staff's options on what to do with the town's defunct church property. Located at...
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