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November 28, 2018

White crowned Sebas Cycling Club champion

NICK White’s sensational year continued today with a thrilling win to claim his first Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club Championship. But he didn’t do it...

November 28, 2018

Ladies Triples tournament gets underway

THE Central Wendouree Bowling Club held its first Ladies Triples for this season with the tournament named in honour of respected player Pam Collins. Bowlers...

November 28, 2018

Making smart farming ideas a reality

MORE than $9 million is available under Round two of Smart Farms Small Grants of between $5,000 and $200,000 to assist farmers and groups...

November 28, 2018

F R O M T H E D E S K O F Roland Rocchiccioli

The cold-blooded murder of my friend of 44-years – Sisto Malaspina, by a radicalised, fundamentalist, Somalian Islamist has caused me to question and reflect,...

November 28, 2018

Paladino triumphant at the launch of Music Foundation

WARM and wonderfully engaging, Silvie Paladino sang her way into the hearts of Ballarat as she performed at the launch of the Anglican Cathedral’s...

November 28, 2018

Rotary golf day chips in

RECENTLY, the Rotary Club of Ballarat was proud to present a cheque for $10,000 to Ballarat Hospice Care. These funds were raised through the club’s...

November 28, 2018

Reinforcing the significance of Eureka

ON this day, Thursday 29 November, in 1854, over 10,000 people attended a monster meeting at Bakery Hill and swore the Eureka Oath –...

November 21, 2018

Agent Profile: JAN MILLAR

Jan is a familiar and trusted face in the Ballarat area and is widely respected for the educated and astute approach she has to...

November 21, 2018

HIA’s 2018 Victorian ELECTION POLICY IMPERATIVES

HIA Victoria Executive Director Fiona Nield says that as the State Election draws closer, it is vital there is a focus on making sure...

November 21, 2018

Dana House renovation

It’s been a doctor’s grand home, government offices, separate apartments and then student accommodation. NOW the residence at 17 Lyons Street South, Ballarat Central, also...

November 21, 2018

Suburb by suburb snapshot: Redan

THE size of Redan is approximately 2.2 square kilometres and has 7 parks covering nearly 25.6% of total area. The population of Redan in 2011...

November 21, 2018

Silver and bronze from Little Aths competition return

BUNINYONG Little Athletics, which officially relaunched in October this year, took part in the Little Athletics Regional Relay Carnival on Sunday. Nine competitors attended a...

November 21, 2018

FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli

Democracy is fragile; and our biggest mistake is that we take it for granted. WINSTON Churchill, House Of Commons, 1947, said: “No one pretends that...

November 21, 2018

Become a Visit Ballarat Tourism Ambassador

IF you’re passionate about tourism events in Ballarat then here’s an opportunity for you. Now is your chance to become a Visit Ballarat Tourism Ambassador...

November 21, 2018

Zonta Club turns 40

GUESTS from Zonta Clubs around Victoria and New South Wales gathered in the gracious surroundings of the Grand Dining Room of Craig’s Royal Hotel...

November 21, 2018

Local and cosmopolitan retirement living

Relaxing and enjoying your retirement doesn’t come easier than living in the beautiful and historic Ballarat. BALLARAT by Gateway Lifestyle is a modern over 50s...

November 21, 2018

Introducing FX Evolution

WITH TYRONE ABELA With so much of our lives spent working, it goes without saying that life would be great if we all loved our...

November 21, 2018

$80k for vet science centre

LOCALLY owned pet store chain, Pet Stock, could team up with the Ballarat Agricultural Society, Federation University, the City of Ballarat and the State...

November 21, 2018

90th reunion honours WWI nurses

BALLARAT Base Hospital Trained Nurses League recently hosted its members at its AGM, an afternoon tea and a reunion dinner at the Ballarat Golf...

November 21, 2018

Montgomery Street Reserve revamped

SIX months from conversation to delivery is how long it took to revamp the Montgomery Street Recreation Reserve for the Wendouree community. City of Ballarat...

November 21, 2018

Battle against the bottle goes to school

AROUND the globe, one million plastic bottles are bought every minute with most ending up in landfill or in the ocean. Following on from its...

November 21, 2018

Take your handbag to Bunnings

CHARITY organisation Share the Dignity wants any woman or girl with a handbag relegated to the back of the wardrobe to take it to...

November 14, 2018

Agent Profile: WILL MUNRO

Will Munro is an integral part of the Ray White Ballarat team with a genuine passion for the Real Estate industry. Focusing on residential sales...

November 14, 2018

Top gongs in HIA home building awards

VISIONEER Builders has won the 2018 HIA CSR Victorian Home of the Year Award, for a stunning custom-built home project in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. The...