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The Country Fire Authority has advised that from today, Monday 1 March, landowners can commence stubble burning for agricultural purposes after securing a permit through the Fire Permits Victoria website. Residents may see more smoke in the air.
Golden Plains Shire Council’s Active Ageing & Inclusion Plan 2020-2024 was adopted at Council’s February Meeting last week.
At this week’s monthly meeting, Council received the voting results of the Inverleigh Play Space Naming consultation, that was undertaken from 16 December 2020 to 29 January 2021.
At last night’s meeting, Council resolved to seek community feedback on whether Golden Plains Shire should observe the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday or an alternative local holiday for the next four years.
A monthly Council Meeting was held at the Golden Plains Civic Centre last night, Tuesday 23 February, with all Councillors in attendance.
Golden Plains Shire Council has welcomed the recent $1.89 million announcement that the Federal and Victorian Governments will upgrade a section of Colac-Ballarat Road.
This morning, the Victorian Government announced the lifting of the current Stage 4 lockdown from 11.59pm tonight, Wednesday 17 February, 2021. A number of restrictions will remain in place, and Council encourages all community members to read and follow these restrictions:
Upgrade works were recently completed on playgrounds in Rokewood and Dereel, ready for families to again enjoy the popular facilities.
Geggies Road Bridge in Rokewood will close next week to allow construction to begin on the replacement of the old bridge.
The Victorian Government has announced all of Victoria including Golden Plains Shire Council will move to Stage 4 Restrictions from 11.59pm, Friday 12 February, 2021 until 11.59pm, Wednesday 17 February, 2021.
