fbpx

About: Alistair Finlay

Profile
Editor at the Ballarat Times News Group. Once at Westlock News, The Advocate, and the Latrobe Valley Express. Oilers fan. Email: [email protected] Facebook: @alistairfinlayjournalist twitter: @alistairfinlay_ Instagram: @alistairfinlayeditor

Posts by: Alistair Finlay

September 1, 2021

BFNL cancels finals

FINALS in the Ballarat Football Netball League senior compertiions have been cancelled for 2021. A statement released by the league’s board on Wednesday night said...

August 25, 2021

SpringFest reborn!

MUCH loved community market day and Rotary Club major fundraiser, SpringFest, is set to return in 2021. After heading online last year, the family-friendly event,...

August 21, 2021

Lots of mysticism on 1000 Doors

WHEN the city’s newest interactive public art installation, 1000 Doors, opens later this month, there’ll be a touch of the dark arts included. As part...

August 20, 2021

BLOC show pays it forward

AS part of opening night celebrations for BLOC Music Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia in May, the performance troop teamed up with the local...

August 19, 2021

Call sought on $1m COVID plan

CITY of Ballarat councillors will be asked to decide on a one-million-dollar COVID-19 business and community organisation support plan at their next regular meeting. The...

August 14, 2021

500 games for Bunga’s legacy legend

WHEN Amanda Clarke walks out on court for her five-hundredth senior game of netball in the Central Highlands league on Saturday, her mind in...

August 6, 2021

Key music fests get cash support

TWIN iconic multiday events, the Meredith Music Festival and the Golden Plains Festival, are set to benefit from a Federal Government grant program. Organisers of...

August 5, 2021

Commerce programs get State backing

THREE days after the latest round of COVID lockdown lifted, Commerce Ballarat became the recipient of a State Government grant to help local and...

July 31, 2021

Wind farm passes test

THE Stockyard Hill Wind Farm, located about thirty-five kilometres west of Ballarat, has cleared an important hurdle on its journey to full operation. Know as...

July 30, 2021

Foto makes call out for helpers

ORGNISERS of next month’s Ballarat International Foto Biennale have put out the call for volunteer helpers. Set to run from 28 August to 24 October,...

July 29, 2021

New community committee seeks members

THE City of Ballarat is looking for ten people to join its new LGBTIQA+ advisory committee. Established by council in April and June this year,...

July 23, 2021

Input wanted on lights or fireworks

FOLLOWING a decision by City of Ballarat council in late 2020 to cancel what had become a traditional 26 January fireworks display at Lake...

July 23, 2021

Reserve’s tree removal rejigged

NEW plans have been formulated to remove a strand of pine trees in Black Hill’s Binny Reserve that have been deemed dangerous. The removal of...

July 21, 2021

Business Excellence Awards finalists announced

2021 FEDERATION BUSINESS SCHOOL COMMERCE BALLARAT BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - FINLAISTS   Ballarat Foundation Community Impact Award Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre Cafs YMCA Ballarat  

July 15, 2021

Miners add key COVID piece

WHILE the NBL1 South season may be well underway, that hasn’t stopped management at the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners from seeking to strengthen the...

July 8, 2021

State election lines could be redrawn

WHO Ballarat residents vote for at the 2022 State election could be in for a shakeup following the release of a review into Victoria’s...

July 8, 2021

New power line path released

THE route of a proposed five hundred-kilovolt power line north of Ballarat has been further refined, with the project’s proponents releasing new maps. Known as...

July 6, 2021

Giants to host Suns on Mars

THE Greater Western Sydney Giants will 'host' Gold Coast at Mars Stadium in Ballarat on Sunday, but the GWS are hopeful of playing their...

June 26, 2021

Warm donations for Shower Bus

MEMBERS of Ballarat Commandery of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller, Australasia recently dopped off some winter supplies at the One...

June 25, 2021

River film highlights catchment issues

A NEW film that puts the spotlight on challenges faced by the Moorabool River catchment is set to premier across the region. Titled The River...

June 24, 2021

New pitches get official kick off

THREE new soccer pitches at Wendouree West Recreation Reserve were officially handed over to Forest Rangers Football Club last week. The playing surfaces are part...

June 24, 2021

BFNL rejigs season fixture

SOME games in the current McDonalds Ballarat Football Netball League have been rescheduled or abandoned as competition managers’ seek to cope with impacts of...

June 17, 2021

Potential roadblock on $10m airport project

CITY of Ballarat councillors are being asked to make a five-million-dollar call on extending the north-south runway at the airport in Mitchell Park at...

June 17, 2021

Sheep show gets new date

THE Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society has announced that the Victorian Sheep Show, supported by Ballarat Grammar has been rescheduled to Sunday, 4 July...