Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility - Smythesdale

06/10/2026

A huge shoutout to The Y Geelong for their donation of a fridge to the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility - Smythesdale in September just in time for a large event catered by CWA Scarsdale.

After losing three fridges to a warm death within a matter of months, we were very much in need.

Thank you from all of the community groups who call the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve home.

Pictured: CWA Scarsdale members Marylou, Alex and Teri with the fully stocked fridge.

24/09/2026

Looking for something to do on tomorrow's public holiday?

Do some spring cleaning and drop off your e-waste for free!

E-Waste Drop-Off Event

📅 Friday 25 September
🕘 9:00am to 1:00pm
📍 Linton & District Bowling Club Car Park, 33 Adair Street, Linton VIC 3360

15/09/2026

Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, is coming to Golden Plains Shire this November.

It’s a great way to raise money, bring your club/group together and divert good stuff from landfill.

This year, garage sales will take place across Golden Plains Shire and around the country over two weekends: 7-8 November and 14-15 November 2026.

It’s free to register, and Garage Sale Trail provides participants with a host of tips, tools and free promotional materials to help make their event a success.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Garage Sale Trail on [email protected]

To register an event or find out more visit https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/golden-plains

11/09/2026

The Women’s Health Mobile Clinic will be in the Golden Plains Shire offering free 45-min consultations from 7-29 September 2026.

This service is for women of all ages and teenagers.

Clinics will be held in:

Bannockburn

Meredith

Rokewood

Smythesdale



For more information visit breastscreen.org.au/whmc and to book call 03 9675 0050.

We encourage the community to prioritise their health and book an appointment today. 🫶

23/08/2026

Could be a good one for local sporting groups?

"Join Leisure Networks for a practical and engaging forum exploring how clubs and sporting organisations can better attract, support and retain girls and women in sport. Learn why girls and women leave sport, discover strategies for creating more inclusive club environments, and gain practical ideas to retain female players, coaches, officials and volunteers.

Hear real-life success stories from North Geelong Warriors Football Club, Colac & District Cricket Association and Torquay Hockey Club, and explore innovative programs, leadership pathways, flexible participation options and club culture initiatives that can be implemented at your club.

Ideal for club leaders, coaches, volunteers, sport administrators and anyone passionate about growing female participation in sport, this forum will leave you with practical, actionable strategies to help women and girls stay involved in sport for life.

For more information contact: [email protected]

To see more of our free upcoming training opportunities please head to: https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/community/club-community-volunteer-training "

Join Leisure Networks for a practical and engaging forum exploring how clubs and sporting organisations can better attract, support and retain girls and women in sport. Learn why girls and women leave sport, discover strategies for creating more inclusive club environments, and gain practical ideas to retain female players, coaches, officials and volunteers.

Hear real-life success stories from North Geelong Warriors Football Club, Colac & District Cricket Association and Torquay Hockey Club, and explore innovative programs, leadership pathways, flexible participation options and club culture initiatives that can be implemented at your club.

Ideal for club leaders, coaches, volunteers, sport administrators and anyone passionate about growing female participation in sport, this forum will leave you with practical, actionable strategies to help women and girls stay involved in sport for life.

For more information contact: [email protected]

To see more of our free upcoming training opportunities please head to: https://www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/community/club-community-volunteer-training

29/07/2026

Want to play tennis in Smythesdale?

🎾 Save the date! Sunday 13 September

The outdoor tennis season is on its way and Buninyong & District Tennis are encouraging the community to pick up a racquet this year and get involved.

💙 If you've been thinking about tennis for you, the kids or the grandkids, but didn't know where to start, we've totally got you covered! And nope, it doesn't matter where you live, we have players from Alfredton, Black Hill and all over Ballarat.

HERE'S THE PLAN:

📅 Sunday 13 September

⏰ 2.00pm to 4.00pm

📍 BDTA Courts, Forest Street, Buninyong

🍔 Free BBQ

👋 All ages and abilities welcome

RSVP via the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1475154527715144

Hosted by Buninyong Community Tennis Club in conjunction with the Buninyong & District Tennis Association.

28/07/2026

Winter has never looked so good - tonight we have:

- Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club netballers
- Golden Plains Pickleball
- Skipton Football Club
- Talbot Football Club

We have a lot of local clubs that utilise the venue for fitness, sport and community events.

Enquiries for bookings can be made to [email protected]

06/07/2026

💡 Wednesday Night Community Lights 💡

📆 Wednesday 8 July | 🕠 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Come and experience the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility under lights!

Whether you want to kick the footy, shoot some hoops, have a run around with the kids, join a fitness class, try Pickleball or just catch up with a few people, we'd love to see you there.

We'll have:
🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🏃 Free fitness classes with Genki Fit and a Pickleball come and try with Golden Plains Pickleball
💡 Oval and netball court lights on for everyone to enjoy
📣 An opportunity to find out more about local community groups and events

Free Fitness Class Timetable
💛 5:45pm - 6:15pm | Mat Pilates
💜 6:30pm - 7:10pm | Step
🔥 7pm | Golden Plains Pickleball come and try
💙 7:15pm - 8:00pm | Circuit

This is a chance to get out of the house these school holidays, have a look around the reserve and see what's happening at the facility. If you've never been down before, even better!

Everything is free. If you'd like to chip in towards the cost of the sausage sizzle, we'll have a gold coin donation tin on the night, but there's absolutely no pressure.

Bring the family, invite a friend and come spend an evening at your local reserve. We hope to see you there!

06/07/2026

💡 Wednesday Night Community Lights 💡

📆 Wednesday 8 July | 🕠 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Come and experience the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility under lights!

Whether you want to kick the footy, shoot some hoops, have a run around with the kids, join a fitness class, try Pickleball or just catch up with a few people, we'd love to see you there.

We'll have:
🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🏃 Free fitness classes with Genki Fit and a Pickleball come and try with Golden Plains Pickleball
💡 Oval and netball court lights on for everyone to enjoy
📣 An opportunity to find out more about local community groups and events

Free Fitness Class Timetable
💛 5:45pm - 6:15pm | Mat Pilates
💜 6:30pm - 7:10pm | Step
🔥 7pm | Golden Plains Pickleball come and try
💙 7:15pm - 8:00pm | Circuit

This is a chance to get out of the house these school holidays, have a look around the reserve and see what's happening at the facility. If you've never been down before, even better!

Everything is free. If you'd like to chip in towards the cost of the sausage sizzle, we'll have a gold coin donation tin on the night, but there's absolutely no pressure.

Bring the family, invite a friend and come spend an evening at your local reserve. We hope to see you there!

04/07/2026

💡 Wednesday Night Community Lights 💡

📆 Wednesday 8 July | 🕠 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Come and experience the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility under lights!

Whether you want to kick the footy, shoot some hoops, have a run around with the kids, join a fitness class or just catch up with a few people, we'd love to see you there.

We'll have:
🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🏃 Free fitness classes with Genki Fit
💡 Oval and netball court lights on for everyone to enjoy
📣 An opportunity to find out more about local community groups and events

Free Fitness Class Timetable
💛 5:45pm - 6:15pm | Mat Pilates
💜 6:30pm - 7:10pm | Step
💙 7:15pm - 8:00pm | Circuit

This is a chance to get out of the house these school holidays, have a look around the reserve and see what's happening at the facility. If you've never been down before, even better!

Everything is free. If you'd like to chip in towards the cost of the sausage sizzle, we'll have a gold coin donation tin on the night, but there's absolutely no pressure.

Bring the family, invite a friend and come spend an evening at your local reserve. We hope to see you there!