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March 27, 2019

Welsh says farewell to Site Costs

IF you’re in the market to build a new home, then you are probably all over the whole new set of lingo that comes along with this milestone...

March 27, 2019

Suburb by suburb snapshot: Eureka

The size of Eureka is approximately 0.4 square kilometres and has three parks covering nearly 20.6 per cent of total area. The population of Eureka...

March 27, 2019

Town & District GOLF – March 28, 2019

BANNOCKBURN GOLF CLUB Saturday, 23 March - 27-hole Stableford Men 27 holes - K Alford 58 pts 18 holes - Z Carroll 35 9 holes AM...

March 27, 2019

Big fortnight for Eureka Cycling

EXCITING results for Eureka recently with Steve Linane taking a much-deserved handicap win over the testing Ercildoune/ Addington Loop circuit. Linane and Dan Whelan used...

March 27, 2019

Ten times the fun

TO mark the end of the pennant season the Ballarat & District Bowls District conducted their annual Ladies 10 a-side tournament, with City Oval...

March 27, 2019

FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – March 28, 2019

The federal election is looming, and everyone needs to think seriously before casting their vote. Never has there been a more important election! WHEN it...

March 27, 2019

Fruits of labour help kids

THE No. 23 Masonic Social Committee has again supported the Ballarat’s Cops ‘n Kids Camp with a $1500 donation towards this year’s event. Originally established...

March 27, 2019

Mount Rowan road safety

A NEW two-and-a-half million-dollar roundabout has made travel through the intersection of the Midland Highway and Western Freeway simple and safe. A fatal crash occurred...

March 27, 2019

Grants to combat graffiti

COUNCILS can apply for a state government grant up to $30,000 to tackle graffiti vandalism. Schools, sporting clubs, police, businesses and other community groups can...

March 27, 2019

Police acknowledge top students

BALLARAT Police have awarded their Blue Light Student of the Month Awards for February. At Lumen Christi Primary School, the two awardees were Eliza in...

March 27, 2019

Fundraising fair for kids swimming program

BROWN Hill Uniting Church will host their annual Fair and Car Boot Sale on Saturday, 13 April from 10am to 1pm. The popular community event...

March 27, 2019

Labour of love a struggle

ALAN Penhall says he is down fifty per cent in visitors to his Avro Anson Museum at Ballarat Airport due to road works. Mr Penhall,...

March 27, 2019

Disability Awards nominations open

BALLARAT residents are encouraged to apply for state-wide Victorian Disability Awards, celebrating those who champion disability rights and participation in the community. Nominations are open...

March 27, 2019

Recycled glass repairs freeway

THE 10,000 drivers travelling along the Western Freeway through Pykes Creek each day will soon experience a safer and smoother journey. About 540 tonnes of...

March 27, 2019

Twin Hearts to test trivia

TWIN Hearts Foundation is hosting a trivia afternoon at the North Ballarat Sports Club on Sunday, 7 April. Beginning at 1pm, the event will test...

March 27, 2019

Rebuild role for Committee head

CEO of the Committee for Ballarat, Melanie Robertson, has moved on from that organisation and will now head up the Ballarat Health Services hospital...

March 20, 2019

Agent Profile: DAVID WRIGHT

David and his extended family were born and bred in Ballarat. He commenced his real estate career in 1988 as a property manager then moved...

March 20, 2019

Downsize your home and enjoy greater financial freedom

ALL the doom and gloom in the news about the current state of the housing market might make you feel a little unsure about...

March 20, 2019

A feature chair to add flair

ARE your interiors feeling a bit stale? Looking for a way to give your living room or master bedroom a fresh feel, but don’t...

March 20, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Teesdale

The size of Teesdale is approximately 60.7 square kilometres with two parks covering nearly 0.7 per cent of total area. The population of Teesdale in...

March 20, 2019

Boy racer in pole position

BALLARAT Light Car Club member Josh Gay has taken to Sandown raceway, competing at the state level in a Nissan Pulsar with the Victorian...

March 20, 2019

Midlands triples conclude

THE triples bowls competition hosted by Midlands Bowls Club has come to close for the season. Seventy-two women from 13 clubs enjoyed the final day,...

March 20, 2019

Volleyball Ballarat Social Competition

Round 6, Monday 18 March Walkers d Bengali 3-1 White Knights d Bandar Pygmy Tribe 3 - 0 Buffaloes d Slammers 3 - 0 Nemesis d Phantom 3...

March 20, 2019

Pam Collins Triples

THE Pam Collins Triples monthly event was held at Central Wendouree Bowling Club Wendouree recently. In first place were Ann Gull, Raelene Worsley and Coral...