Council invites staff, participants and volunteers from all sport codes across Golden Plains to take part in our Active Inclusion Workshop. 📆 Monday 16 June from 6 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom. Read more and register here 👉 bit.ly/4kGfN3D.

VicGrid is running a Central Highlands Renewable Energy Zone webinar on the Draft Victorian Transmission Plan and proposed renewable energy zones. Join online, Wed 4 June from 7pm to 8pm to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback. Register 👉 bit.ly/43sgrMw.

The June edition of Engage was sent out this week. In this edition of Engage, you'll learn about new engagement opportunities including the Road Management Plan 2025-2029 and much more. Read this edition & join the Community Engagement Register here 👉 bit.ly/43WhrbT.

Join us as we acknowledge World Elder Abuse Day by attending the movie 'Thelma.' 📅 Tuesday 17 June at 10.30am 📍 Pivotonian Cinema, Geelong Transport options available. For more information and to register for this free event, visit 👉 bit.ly/3YKuw5c.

Council’s Customer Hubs and offices in Bannockburn and Smythesdale will be closed on Monday 9 June for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday. General phone and online enquiries will be unavailable during this time. Community members seeking after-hours support can call 5220 7111.

🌍 World Environment Day 2025 This year’s World Environment Day theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. Learn more about World Environment Day 2025 and how you can help #BeatPlasticPollution here 👉 bit.ly/3ITAEjD.

🎉 Join us tomorrow at the Golden Plains Careers Expo to unlock your future! 📅 Friday 6 June 2025 from 10am to 6pm 📍 YMCA, Bannockburn For all the details, visit 👉 bit.ly/42KSzSD. Please note - registrations are required for group attendees.

Golden Plains Shire Council is currently hiring for the following positions: • Kindergarten Educator Teesdale (closes 8 June) • School Crossing Supervisor Meredith (closes 11 June) For more information on these vacancies, head to 👉 bit.ly/3kVGMLT.

We want to hear from you! Have your say on the Draft Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve Master Plan. The Draft Master Plan has been developed to align with Council’s vision for sport and active recreation. Have your say before 5pm, Friday 27 June here 👉 bit.ly/4mUBRd1.

Golden Plains Shire Council’s Road Management Plan 2025-2029 (the Plan) is now on public exhibition. To read more and Have Your Say, visit 👉 bit.ly/4jpR6rq.

🌻 The Golden Plains Farmers' Market is on tomorrow at the Bannockburn Heart from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Don't forget to also pop in to the Golden Spaces 2025 Winter Exhibition launch event which is taking place inside the Cultural Centre at 10am. See 👉 bit.ly/4kKGvrZ.

Workshops coming up in Edible Gardens this week include: 🌱 Companion Planting - Monday 9 June, 6 to 7.30pm, online via Zoom. 🍎 Composting and Food Waste - Wednesday 11 June, 7 to 8.30pm, online via Zoom. To register, visit 👉 bit.ly/4jr0laP.

🏵️ Come along to a day of creativity and local environmental awareness workshops! Facilitated by BOP arts, attendees can learn how to create a print and contribute to a community artwork. 📆 Sunday 15 June from 10am-5pm 📍 Inverleigh Town Hall See 👉 bit.ly/3SvqEBE.

🙋 Council invites volunteers and representatives from local sporting and recreation clubs to take part in our Volunteer Management workshop. 📆 Monday 23 June from 6.30 to 7.30pm, online via Zoom. Learn more and register here 👉 bit.ly/43JeHgE.

📰 The June edition of Golden Plains Business News was sent out this week. In this edition, we highlight the people, programs, and partnerships helping to drive resilience, growth, and opportunity across Golden Plains Shire. Read June edition here 👉 bit.ly/4kyqKVh.

Stay warm, well and in control this winter. This workshop is designed to help residents stay cosy, reduce winter risks, and take small steps that make a big difference. 📆 Wed 25 June, 2 - 3.30pm. 📍 Golden Plains Civic Centre, Council Chambers. See 👉 bit.ly/4n2kRlc.

🎨 Calling all artists - Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open now for the Golden Spaces 2025 Summer Exhibition! Artists from Golden Plains & surrounding regions are encouraged to apply. EOIs are open until 5pm, Friday 29 August 2025. Apply here 👉 bit.ly/4bopZtz.

Golden Plains Shire Council is currently hiring for the following position: • School Crossing Supervisor Meredith (closes 18 June) For more information on this vacancy, head to 👉 bit.ly/3kVGMLT.

❄️ The Winter Holiday Activity Program is back and better than ever! Throughout the upcoming winter school holidays, young people aged 12 to 25 years can enjoy a range of free, fun activities running from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 17 July 2025. See 👉 bit.ly/3ISQpXT.

Smythesdale has begun community planning. If you’re a resident or involved in a community group, come along and have a say in your town’s future. 📆 Monday 16 June from 5.30 to 7pm 📍 The Well, Smythesdale To learn more, visit 👉 bit.ly/43REZxq.