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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
$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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...