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Ratepayer exodus avoided as Ford plant stays
The Golden Plains council says a potential exodus of ratepayers has been avoided, with Ford's decision to keep its Geelong engine plant open.[MORE]
Egg farm closures to cost jobs
About 30 jobs will be lost in western Victoria with the closure of several egg farms at Bannockburn, south-east of Ballarat.[MORE]
Golden Plains ranks high in livable area study
The Golden Plains Shire has been ranked as one of Australia's most livable areas.[MORE]
Mayor plays down rate rise business fears
The Golden Plains Mayor has rejected claims a rate rise of almost 10 per cent will make some businesses in the shire non-viable.[MORE]
Rates rise worries Golden Plains businesses
Businesses in the Golden Plains Shire say a proposed 10 per cent rate increase will prevent them from turning a profit.[MORE]
Councils told to put sewerage talks on hold
Three south-west councils have been told by the Victorian Government to wait until the federal election is over before serious discussions can be had about sewerage projects in their regions.[MORE]
Golden Plains adopts land use study
Golden Plains Shire has adopted the south-east land use study.[MORE]
Council to get final report on land use strategy
The final report on the south-east land use strategy will be presented at the Golden Plains Shire this afternoon.[MORE]
Deadline looms for land use study submissions
Submissions will close tomorrow on a land use study in the south-eastern corner of the Golden Plains Shire, in central-western Victoria, that is proving to be controversial.[MORE]
Police probe roo clubbing
Police are investigating the chasing and clubbing of a mob of kangaroos near Bannockburn, south of Ballarat, on Sunday night.[MORE]
Councils contribute to Indigenous apology document
The Golden Plains Council in central Victoria is helping to write a document which would apologise to the state's Aboriginal community for past injustices.[MORE]
