New Synthetic Green To Bowl ‘Em Over In Linton
30 June 2009
The Brumby Government will back the Linton Bowling Club's shift to a new synthetic green with $60,000 funding, the Member for Ripon, Joe Helper, has announced.
Mr Helper said the funding, provided to Golden Plains Shire through the Synthetic Surfaces Program (SSP) would complement a fantastic local fund raising effort for the project.
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Council Adopts 2009-10 Council Budget
26 June 2009
After four weeks of public consultation, Golden Plains Shire Council has adopted the draft 2009-13 Council Plan and draft 2009-10 Budget, delivering its lowest rate increase in four years.
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2009-10 Council Budget
15 May 2009
Golden Plains Shire Council has released its draft 2009-10 budget for public viewing, delivering its lowest rate increase in four years.
Mayor Cr Jenny Blake said Council recognised the need to show restraint throughout the budget preparation process and every effort has been made to meet community expectations without sacrificing crucial services across the shire at a time of considerable need.
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Big Night Off Community Event
24 February 2009
Following the great success of last year's "Big Day Off" community BBQ and entertainment day at Rokewood, the Golden Plains Community Drought Committee is holding "The Big Night Off" on Wednesday the 1st of April.
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Bannockburn Hub Works Commence
23 February 2009
Golden Plains Shire Council has responded to the needs of the growing community at Bannockburn with works set to begin in the township.
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Road Upgrade Commences
20 February 2009
The work of widening the section of English Road from Millar Road to Scanlon Road has commenced.
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Active Older Adults Program For Golden Plains
10 February 2009
The new year is the perfect time to start being happier and healthier by joining a new activity group in your area. Providing interest, activity and friendship, activity groups are available at Bannockburn, Haddon, Rokewood and Lethbridge.
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Council Responds To Victorian Bushfires
9 February 2009
Golden Plains Shire Council will commemorate the tragic bushfires experienced across Victoria by observing a minute's silence at the commencement of the February Council Meeting.
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Community Building Initiative Comes To Life In Golden Plains
27 January 2009
Community Planning is gaining momentum in and around the Golden Plains Shire. The Community Building Initiative (CBI), a Victorian Government funded program, supports small communities to shape the future of their local area. The aim of CBI is to involve a wide range of people and organisations so that there is a broad range of ideas and skills for community based projects that have a regional focus.
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Australia Day Awards 2009
26 January 2009
Golden Plains Shire's Australia Day Awards for 2009 were presented at the Bannockburn Shire Hall at 3.00pm on Thursday 22 January. Council's Australia Day Awards Committee's considered a number of very worthy nominees for Citizen, Senior Citizen and Community Event of the Year.
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New Mayor For Golden Plains
4 December 2008
Golden Plains Shire's Mayoral election was held at Council's Annual Meeting on Thursday 4th December with Cr Jenny Blake elected as Mayor.
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Council Funds 46 Community Projects Across Golden Plains
4 August 2008
From Grenville to Teesdale, Shelford to Garibaldi, Rokewood to Inverleigh - forty-six community groups across Golden Plains will soon have projects underway with the help of $138,646 in grants from Golden Plains Shire Council.
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Smythesdale Industrial Land Directions Study
30 July 2008
Golden Plains Shire applied for and was granted $9,000 from the Rural Economic Development Opportunities Fund from the Small Towns Victoria Program.
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Lethbridge Art Stop Unveiled
22 July 2008
Golden Plains Shire Mayor, Cr Des Guinane was delighted at the launch of the Lethbridge Art Stop Project last week. The Art Stop Project is a shire wide project funded by the Regional Arts Fund administered by Regional Arts Victoria.
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Golden Plains Economic Development Strengthens Regional Tourism Partnerships
10 July 2008
Golden Plains Shire Council aims to work co-operatively with its regional tourism partners to ensure that the region develops a sustainable tourism industry that can showcase and grow its destination and product strengths.
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Council Adopts 2008 / 09 Budget
2 July 2008
Golden Plains Shire Council formally adopted its budget for 2008-09 on 26th June to fund services for one of the fastest growing municipalities in regional Victoria.
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Environment Survey Announced
3 June 2008
Council is providing residents with an opportunity to have their say about environmental issues that are important to them by encouraging participation in Council's Environment Survey.
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Horse Owners To Receive Special Training
3 June 2008
The Golden Plains Shire and the Surf Coast Shire are providing specialised land management training targeting horse owners on small properties.
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2008 - 09 Council Budget Released for Public Display
23 May 2008
Golden Plains Shire Council has released its draft 2008-09 budget for public viewing. The budget is focused on prioritising community needs and council objectives, which includes the delivery of the $11.1 million capital works program across the municipality.
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Golden Connections Volunteers Recognised
22 May 2008
Golden Plains Shire recently recognised the dedicated service of the Golden Connections Transport Project volunteers.
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Water For Fire Fighting At She Oaks
21 May 2008
Golden Plains Shire in partnership with the Maude CFA brigade, have installed a 55 thousand litre water tank at She Oaks for fire fighting purposes.
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Works Underway On Rail Trail
16 May 2008
Resurfacing works are underway on the Ballarat - Skipton Rail Trail. The works are part of part of a significant upgrade to the Trail which will increase the number of people using the 52.8km walking and cycling trail built on the line of the former Ballarat-Skipton railway.
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Smythesdale Projects Move Forward
12 May 2008
Golden Plains Shire Council have progressed several projects for the Smythesdale area.
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Encouraging Economic Development In Golden Plains
7 May 2008
Golden Plains Shire have recently appointed Damian Carter, an Economic Development Officer to assist with the implementation of Council's Economic Development Strategy.
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Bannockburn Community and Cultural Hub Funding Announced
2 May 2008
Bannockburn will redevelop its existing public hall into a community and cultural hub with the help of $550,000 in Victorian Government funding, the Member for Western Victoria, Ms Jaala Pulford announced in Bannockburn today.
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Explore The Golden Plains Arts Trail
14 April 2008
The Golden Plains Arts Trail is being held this Sunday April 20th from 10am to 5pm.
The Golden Plains Arts Trail exposes the wealth of artistic endeavours to be found in this region. There are numerous artists exhibiting new work, studios where artists can be seen pursuing their craft and family activities where emerging artists can immerse themselves in the creative spirit of the trail.
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Council Takes The Lead Engaging Early School Leavers
7 April 2008
In 2004 Golden Plains Shire Council successfully received funding to undertake an action research project, ' Adventure Builds Connections' (ABC).The project targeted young people in the Golden Plain Shire who are at risk of leaving or who have left school.
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Council Protests Proposed Smythesdale Sewering Delays
4 April 2008
Mayor of Golden Plains Shire, Cr Des Guinane, is critical of the Essential Services Commission's Draft Report on 2008 Water Price Review - Central Highlands Water. The proposed delay for the sewering of Smythesdale, as recommended in the Commission's report, is unacceptable to Council.
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Healthy Happy Haddon
25 March 2008
The new word is 'walking' in the Haddon area. On March 19th at the Northern Community Centre there was a special afternoon tea for all residents. This was an opportunity for the community to obtain a walking pedometer, share some nutritious food, and talk about walking groups/ideas whilst making some new friends.
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Council Concerned Over Human Waste Disposal
18 March 2008
The Mayor, Cr Des Guinane expressed concern at the recent disposal of untreated human waste at the Symthesdale Landfill, as reported in the Golden Plains Miner dated 13 March 2008.
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Good Crop At Golden Plains - Shave For A Cure
17 March 2008
Staff at Golden Plains Shire Council have thrown their support behind the Leukemia Foundation's Shave For A Cure by preparing to colour or lose their locks for charity.
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Inverleigh River Walk Project Update
13 March 2008
As a result of a grant application in late 2007 for the Inverleigh River Walk, Council received a $50,000 grant under "Urban Improvement Grants Creating Better Places 2007 08".
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Inverleigh Bowls Club - Saving Our Community's Water
13 March 2008
Golden Plains Shire Council and the Inverleigh Bowls Club with assistance from the Australian Government's Community Water Grants have received $50,000 in Round 3 of Community Water Grants.
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G21 Study Announced - Water Security In Golden Plains Shire
11 March 2008
The Victorian Government is supporting a study on how to secure the G21 region's water supply for continued economic growth with a $50,000 Victorian Government grant announced over the weekend by the South Barwon MP and parliamentary secretary for water, Michael Crutchfield.
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Happy Valley Old School Building Opening
22 February 2008
Member for Western Victoria, the Honourable Jaala Pulford officially opened the Happy Valley Old School Building in Happy Valley on Friday 22 February 2008.
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Strengths Of Golden Plains Highlighted In New Report
8 February 2008
Golden Plains Shire Council has welcomed the release of the Auditor General's annual assessment report of local governments. The report reviews 5 indicators of financial sustainability and looks at each council's results for the past 5 financial years as well as looking forward using each council's 3-year strategic resource plan.
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Award Winning Service Celebrates First Anniversary
4 February 2008
Golden Plains Shire is delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the Bannockburn long day care centre opening. This vital local service provides educational programs for babies, toddlers and older children through a kindergarten program registered with the department of human services.
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Australia Day Awards 2008
25 January 2008
Golden Plains Shire's Australia Day Awards for 2008 were presented at the Bannockburn Shire Hall at 2.30pm on Thursday 24 January. Council's Australia Day Awards Committee's considered a number of very worthy nominees for Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Event of the Year.
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New Mayor for Golden Plains Shire Council
3 December 2007
At a special meeting of Council on Thursday the 29th of November the Chief Executive Officer called for nominations for the position of Mayor. Outgoing Mayor, Cr David Cotsell nominated Cr Des Guinane. As there were no further nominations, the CEO declared Cr Guinane elected as Mayor for the period 29 November 2007 to November 2008.
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New Look Website For Golden Plains Shire
The new Golden Plains Shire Council website promises a better user experience, with clearer navigation, an improved search engine, greater accessibility and a contemporary look and feel.
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Transport Survey For Northern Communities
Golden Plains Shire will be sending out transport surveys to all available mail box delivery sites in Pittong, Linton, Scarsdale, Smythesdale, Ross Creek, Haddon and Smythes Creek as a part of the Golden Connections Transport Project review.
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