December 12, 2018
FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – December 13, 2018
If you took the time to look at the appalling pictures of hens in cages, you would never buy caged eggs again! GREW-up with chooks....
December 12, 2018
Young artists go on show
MIHIRI Yeluri’s Family Day Care opened its Visual Arts Exhibition on Sunday, 9 December in order to showcase the children’s artwork for the year. A...
December 12, 2018
Christmas crackers at the Cabaret Club
BAUBLES, decorations, mistletoe and merriment will flourish as wassail bowls will be filled and much joy will be had as The Little Brass Band...
December 12, 2018
Summer air monitored by SES
HEADING into another long, hot and dry summer, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has said their priority is to “detect and provide an early...
December 12, 2018
It’s a sideshow but not as you know it
AFTER wowing audiences across the globe, The Dark Party are set for their first performance on Australian soil in three years at an exclusive...
December 12, 2018
Water supply good as dry, hot summer looms
BALLARAT’S water resources are secure as the area prepares for an anticipated “drier and hotter summer,” according to Central Highlands Water’s Managing Director, Paul...
December 12, 2018
Salt therapy at the Ballarat Salt Rooms is no miner treatment
When you think of alternative and complimentary health treatments, sitting down a mine mightn’t be the first thing that jumps into your head. HOWEVER, that’s...
December 5, 2018
W&D Finance investing in our future
BILL Bahr representing W&D Finance attended the Albert Coates Oration Dinner where Sir Angus Houston AK AFC was the guest speaker. Also speaking was Liam...
December 5, 2018
Agent Profile: KIARA PORRA
Kiara joined the team in 2013 & has developed her toolbox of skills through her roles within the organisation. Her friendly, down to earth &...
December 5, 2018
Hotondo Ballarat wins highest accolade
HOTONDO Homes Ballarat took home not one, but two the coveted awards at this year’s National Hotondo Homes Conference. The Ballarat team picked up...
December 5, 2018
Baby boomer challenges
IN understanding the current commercial market, some analysts have difficulty in explaining the motives of many purchasers and vendors. Scott Keck of Charter Keck Crammer...
December 5, 2018
Suburb by suburb snapshot: Lake Gardens
The size of Lake Gardens is approximately 1.2 square kilometres and has one park covering nearly 16.5% of total area. The population of Lake Gardens...
December 5, 2018
Eureka Time Trial Championship and Commodores Cup
EUREKA Cycling closed out their 10th anniversary year with the inaugural Club Time Trial Championship. In keeping with recent tradition, the Commodores Cup was...
December 5, 2018
FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – December 6, 2018
‘Change is the law of life; and those who look only to the past, or present, are certain to miss the future’ – John...
December 5, 2018
Midlands Ladies roll up for triples event
FOLLOWING the success of Central Wendouree’s Ladies Triples Tournament, Midlands Bowling club held its first triples event on Wednesday, 28 November. The event proved popular...
December 5, 2018
Croquet club celebrates century
ONE-hundred years ago the inaugural meeting of the Ballarat Croquet Association took place in the Town Hall. Initial clubs were Ballarat, City, Western, Victoria and...
December 5, 2018
Quilt honours Vietnam Vet
QUILT of Valour Australia’s mission is to present quilts to service members and ADF veterans in recognition of their sacrifice for the nation while...
December 5, 2018
Horsham High School holds 50-year class reunion in Ballarat
Class of ’68: Former students Horsham High School recently got together to celebrate their 50-year reunion and posed for a photo that matched their...
December 5, 2018
Making your money work harder
Everyone wants their money to work hard and their investments to get the best returns, but what does this really mean? For many it is...
December 5, 2018
Every Little Crumb counts at Christmas
LIKE an Aladdin’s cave, Every Little Crumb is a wonderful and exciting Christmas pop up shop where the canny buyer can purchase some very...
December 5, 2018
BHS celebrates Together Week and AGM
INNOVATION, determination and achievements of the Ballarat Health Service and its staff were celebrated during Together Week 2018. During this busy week BHS held its...
December 5, 2018
New portfolios for Pulford
WESTERN Victoria Region upper house MP Jaala Pulford has landed new portfolios in a rejigged State Government ministry. Ms Pulford is now Minister for Roads,...
December 5, 2018
Environment groups share information
City of Ballarat is holding an event to encourage networking and informationsharing between Council, environmental organisations and community groups wishing to improve their local...
December 5, 2018
Town hall walls tell tales
CITY of Ballarat has released the Ballarat Town Hall Audio Tour - a mobile-friendly website for visitors wanting to explore the building using their...
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