Come along to Fright Night Open Mic! Join the FUSE Amplify Committee for a spook-tacular night of music entertainment from young local talent at the Golden Plains Youth Fright Night Open Mic!
Share your feedback and help shape the Draft Inverleigh Sporting Complex Master Plan Golden Plains Shire Council is inviting residents of Inverleigh and surrounding communities to review the draft Inverleigh Sporting Complex Master Plan and provide feedback. The draft master plan sets out a long-term vision for the Inverleigh Sporting Complex, identifying opportunities to enhance facilities and support the future needs of sporting clubs, user groups and the broader community. The draft master plan aims to balance the needs of current and future users while supporting participation, accessibility and community connection. Community input will help ensure the final master plan reflects local priorities and
delivers a shared vision for the future of the reserve. Residents of Inverleigh and surrounding communities are encouraged to review the draft master plan and share their feedback before the plan is finalised. Feedback on the draft Master Plan is invited from Monday 28 September until 5pm, Monday 26 October 2026, to learn more and share your feedback, please visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations/draftinverleigh-sporting-complex-master-plan. The survey will also be available at Council’s Customer Hubs, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
We're excited to welcome Andy Pobjoy from Piano Bar, who will be on hand to guide, encourage, and support performers throughout the evening. Whether you’re performing for the first time or cheering on your mates, there’s something for everyone. The event will be held on Saturday 31 October from 4.30 to 7pm at the Bannockburn Library - Outdoor Courtyard. To register for this free event and learn more visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events/frightnight-open-mic. The FUSE Amplify Program is funded through the Victorian Government's Amplify Initiative, supporting young people to lead and create music, arts and cultural events in their communities. This is an all-ages, fully supervised, drug, smoke/vape and alcohol-free event. Bring your friends and get ready for a frightfully good night!
GET FIRE READY Get prepared for the upcoming fire season at a series of free Get Fire Ready events this October and November.
Celebrate the Heroes Who Make Our Community Special Nominations are now open for the 2027 Golden Plains Shire Community Awards, an annual celebration of the outstanding individuals and groups who help make our communities stronger, more connected and a great place to live. Every day, local volunteers, sporting champions, community leaders and dedicated groups go above and beyond to support others, lead initiatives and create positive change across Golden Plains Shire. The Community Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate these remarkable contributions.
Nominations are invited for Community Hero of the Year, Senior Community Hero of the Year, Young Community Hero of the Year and the Community Group Award. Do you know someone making a difference in your community? Whether they volunteer their time, support local causes, mentor others or inspire positive change, now is the time to recognise their efforts. Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 27 November 2026. Submit a nomination today and help celebrate our local heroes here: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations/goldenplains-shire-council-community-awards-2027.
2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale, VIC 3351
Hosted by local CFA brigades and supported by Council, the events will provide practical bushfire preparedness advice, free resources and the opportunity to speak with local CFA volunteers about protecting your family, property, livestock and pets. Find an event near you: •
Meredith CFA: 10am to 2pm, Sunday 18 October
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Teesdale CFA: 9am to 2pm, Saturday 24 October
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Dereel CFA: 9am to 1pm, Saturday 31 October
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Maude CFA: 9am to 1pm, Sunday 8 November
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