Golden Plains Shire Council is calling on young musicians aged 12 to 25 years to participate in the Golden Plains Youth Battle of the Bands competition presented by the FReeZA Youth Events crew on Saturday 26 August, 2023.
Open to all young people aged 12 to 25, the Battle of the Bands is a showcase of young up-andcoming artists, inclusive of all genres, with bands, soloists, duo performances and digital artists all welcome to register.
The youth-led event is presented by the FReeZA Youth Events Crew, with support from Council’s Youth Development Team, and is designed to support emerging musicians by providing a safe and inclusive opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.
Young musicians, bands and digital artists are invited to register to perform at the event which will be held at the Inverleigh Public Hall, 71 High Street, Inverleigh from 1 to 5pm on Saturday 26 August, 2023.
FReeZA is a Victorian Government funded initiative based on a youth participation model where young people lead the planning, development and delivery of music, cultural and recreational events in their local community.
Performers can complete the Expression of Interest online until Friday 9 June at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations or hard copies of the can be collected from Council’s Customer Hubs at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
For more information, contact Council’s Youth Development team by emailing goldenplainsyouth@gplains.vic.gov.au or calling 5220 7111.
Golden Plains Shire Council’s Draft Budget 2023/24 (Draft Budget) was endorsed for public exhibition by Council and is on display until Monday 29 May 2023.
Council is asking the community to share their views on the Draft Budget 2023/24 before the final version is presented to Council for adoption at its 27 June meeting.
Written or online submissions may be lodged by 9am, Monday 29 May 2023 and people can present their submission at a Council meeting on Tuesday 6 June at Golden Plains Civic Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn
Council encourages you to have your say on the Draft Budget by visiting goldenplains.vic.gov.au/ consultations
TENDERS
GPSC-RFT-02-2023
Panel of Suppliers - General Maintenance Services
GPSC-RFT-05-2023
Panel of Suppliers - Plumbing Maintenance Services
GPSC-RFT-06-2023
Panel of Suppliers - Minor Civil Works and Plant Hire
GPSC-RFT-07-2023
The Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants will open at 9am on Thursday 1 June until 2pm, Friday 30 June. Delivered in partnership with Berrybank Development Pty Ltd, the Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program provides funding opportunities to support local community, business and tourism events and projects in Golden Plains Shire.
Applicants will be eligible to apply for grant funding in two categories:
• Economic Development and Tourism projects and events
• Community projects and events, with one off and recurring funding available
Golden Plains Shire Council recognises the critical role grants play in strengthening our community by supporting local community groups and business organisations to deliver worthwhile
projects, programs and events to the community.
The Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program will open at 9am on Thursday 1 June and close at 2pm on Friday 30 June 2023.
Council strongly encourages potential applicants to contact Council's Community Development and Grants Officer to discuss their application before applying for a grant.
For more information, call 5220 7111 or email communitygrants@gplains.vic.gov.au
Linton Oval Reconstruction - Construction Tender
GPSC-RFT-08-2023
Kopkes Road Widening, Haddon
Description: Submissions are requested from suitably experienced organisations for the above-mentioned Tenders.
Obtaining Documentation: Log on to goldenplains.vic.gov.au/business/tenders and register at Council’s eTender portal. Lodgement of Tenders: Submissions must
be lodged via the Golden Plains Shire Council electronic eTender portal at eprocure.com.au/goldenplains/
Closing Time: 12.00 noon AEST, Wednesday 7 June 2023