Golden Plains Times

01/01/2026

🌿 Big Exhale lands in Torquay this Jan, offering a full-day reset for mind and body. Get tickets 👇

Experience the Torquay Wellness Festival on Jan 10. A retreat-style day of yoga, breathwork, and connection to reset your nervous system.

01/01/2026

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28/12/2025

🚶‍♀️ Bannockburn’s walking group is boosting bodies and minds and it’s free to join. More here 👇

Join the Bannockburn Walking Group for fitness, social connection, and wellbeing. Walks run every Thursday at 9am from Bannockburn Heart.

27/12/2025

🧑‍💻 Students at The Gordon are levelling up with a future-ready Game Design course. Take a look 👇

The Gordon’s refreshed Game Design course blends 2D and 3D creativity, hands-on learning and industry skills for future developers.

26/12/2025

🛍️ Big Thrift is back at Torquay Common this Sunday with 100+ stalls and serious summer vibes. Don't miss it 👇

Shop vintage and slow fashion at Big Thrift Torquay on Dec 29. 100+ stalls, DJs, and food by the sea. Join the Surf Coast community!

24/12/2025

🎅 On behalf of the team at the Golden Plains Times, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. Stay safe on the roads.

23/12/2025

🏙️ Heading to Melbourne these holidays? New train stations just made it way easier. Take a look 👇

Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel opens with new stations and free summer PT, improving CBD access, reliability, and regional connections.

23/12/2025

🏡 From coast to country, these are Simonds Homes's top-selling home designs in 2025. Take a look 👇

Discover the top 5 popular home designs from Simonds Homes in 2025. From regional all-rounders to luxury builds, find your dream floor plan.

22/12/2025

🏡 From tiny homes to food security, Slow Lane brings bold thinkers to Torquay this January. Don't miss this 👇

Join Tim Ross at the Slow Lane sustainable living event in Torquay. Explore tiny homes, design talks, and live music on Jan 4.

21/12/2025

🐎 A world champ whip-cracker is coming to Teesdale next month. Free show, full details 👇

Nathan Griggs, five-time whip-cracking world record holder, brings his free family-friendly show to Teesdale on 24 January.

18/12/2025

🎄 Wind farm workers near Rokewood raised $10K in toys for local kids this Christmas. Take a look 👇

Vestas workers at Golden Plains Wind Farm donate $10,000 in gifts to local children in a massive Christmas toy drive led by Paul Morton.