February 20, 2019
Agent Profile: DYLAN THOMSON
Dylan was born in Ballarat and as a genuine local, he knows Ballarat like the back of his hand and given his role as a Residential Sales Agent,...
February 20, 2019
What are planning overlays?
UNLIKE zoning, planning overlays are specific to the land on which your property is located and directly impact your ability to rebuild or renovate...
February 20, 2019
A guide to getting your finances in order before building
THE banks may have tightened lending conditions, but it’s not all doom and gloom if you are seeking finance to build your own home. Since the Royal Commission...
February 20, 2019
G.J. Gardner Homes voted most trusted builder three years running
TRUST is at the core of a good reputation in the building industry and G.J. Gardner Homes has once again proven this value is...
February 20, 2019
Buyers at Winterfield settle on stage one
HOUSING growth in regional Victoria is increasing, and with Ballarat fast becoming a regional hub for food, wine, arts and events, it’s no wonder...
February 20, 2019
Big turnout for little church
ABOUT one-hundred people attended the recent auction of the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Lexton. Auctioneer Chris Leonard had his work cut out for him...
February 20, 2019
Suburb by suburb snapshot: Mount Helen
The size of Mount Helen is approximately 11.8 square kilometres and has two parks covering nearly 3.5 per cent of total area. The population of...
February 20, 2019
Name for new league announced
IT’S official, the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners and Selkirk Ballarat Rush finally know the name of the league they’ll be playing in this coming...
February 20, 2019
Town & District GOLF
BANNOCKBURN GOLF CLUB Saturday, 16 February - Par, Monthly Medal Monthly medal winner - Steve Malone, A Grade - 1st - S Malone +2,...
February 20, 2019
Amoore strong at nats
BALLARAT Basketball Association players on rep duty in Canberra have done well, with Georgia Amoore’s part of the Victorian Under-20 Women side that came...
February 20, 2019
Big league backing for new U9 comp
THE McDonald’s Ballarat Football Netball League has officially launched its Under 9s footy competition for the upcoming season. Partnering with AFL side the Western Bulldogs,...
February 20, 2019
Lilies stand tall at penultimate triples
BALLARAT Associated Fibrous Plasters sponsored the Midland Ladies Triples, played on 12 February, with 72 players participating. Lilies of the Valley, Nora Walters, Norma Day...
February 20, 2019
FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – February 20, 2019
Honestly, I could not give a fat rat’s clacker what anyone thinks about me, personally; however, when it comes to my work, that is...
February 20, 2019
Encouraging business to host secondary school students
STRUCTURED Workplace Learning provides secondary students with the opportunity to integrate on-the-job work experience with their VET studies. Ballarat businesses, interested in learning of the...
February 20, 2019
LIONS CHAIR GOES TO TALBOT PLACE
BUNINYONG Mt Helen Lions Club have teamed up with Meridian Energy - Mt Mercer Wind Farm to donate a Lopital shower and toilet chair...
February 20, 2019
Little park a little safer
THE City of Ballarat is seeking feedback on safety improvements at Little Bridge Street Pocket Park. Following funding by the State Government via the Community...
February 20, 2019
How will Brown Hill be?
SUBMISSIONS are now open on the future of Brown Hill. The City of Ballarat is working with residents further develop a draft document that will...
February 20, 2019
Impact grants open
APPLICATIONS for round three of the City of Ballarat’s Community Impact Grants program for 2018-19 are now open. The grants are for local non-profit community...
February 20, 2019
Sports grant apps now open
SPORTING clubs are being encouraged by the Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison to take advantage of current VicHealth grants. The Active Club grants could provide...
February 16, 2019
Chinese New Year at Sovereign Hill
BY YVON DAVIS Sovereign Hill celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Pig, with a variety of activities, including a parade down Main street with...
February 13, 2019
Do the research when moving
MOVING to a new house is one of life’s more stressful tasks, made more painful if your valued furniture and possessions are damaged, delayed...
February 13, 2019
Agent Profile: PAUL McGOURLAY
Paul is part of the successful Ray White Ballarat residential sales team and has a great passion for real estate and providing top quality...
February 13, 2019
Rate cut on the cards
AFTER the Reserve Bank of Australia announced that it would keep the official cash rate on hold at a record-low of 1.5 per cent,...
February 13, 2019
RCH Good Friday Appeal Charity House Auction
THE 2019 Henley & Villawood Properties’ Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal’s Charity House Auction is just around the corner. Going under the hammer this...
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