November 7, 2018
The Hopathon, a 0.6KM run for the rest of us
THE Hopathon is a fun run like no other, it’s a 600m run followed by a whole afternoon of fun. Have you always wanted to...
November 7, 2018
In the spirit of Christmas – locals help locals
CHRISTMAS Day is a festive time when families and friends share a meal, give and receive presents, listen to the Queen’s speech and relax...
November 7, 2018
Army vet honoured by Air Force Association
LEIGH Harvey, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was awarded Life Membership of the Air Force Association Ballarat Branch on Tuesday. Ballarat Branch president Tom...
November 7, 2018
Seeking 1980s visual arts students
JEAN-MICHEL Basquiat and William De Kooning defined the artworld of the 1980s in New York. Federation University’s Post Office Gallery is on the hunt for...
November 7, 2018
Coalition pledge to chip in for new Foodbank hub
LEADER of the Nationals Peter Walsh last week promised $1.5 million in funding to assist the partnership between The Ballarat Foundation and Foodbank Victoria...
November 1, 2018
REIV market snapshot – November 1, 2018
A clearance rate of 52 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 51 per cent the week before and 73 per cent...
November 1, 2018
Agent Profile: PATRICK CURRAN
Traveling across the countryside has been Paddy’s modus operandi to learn an enormous amount about property and its various facets. His journey has lead him...
November 1, 2018
CBA, BANKWEST WITHDRAW FROM reverse mortgage market
THE last remaining major bank offering reverse mortgages, and its subsidiary, will withdraw their reverse mortgage products from sale next year according to Australia’s...
November 1, 2018
INDUSTRY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
THE Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) recognised 32 agencies and individuals at the most prestigious event on the Victorian real estate calendar: the...
November 1, 2018
Town by town snapshot: BANNOCKBURN
TOWN PROFILE The size of Bannockburn for ABS data collection purposes is approximately 82.7 square kilometres stretching from Sutherlands Creek up to Clyde Park Vineyard...
November 1, 2018
Phone app helps create safer spaces
BETWEEN March and May this year just over 130 women, aged from 10 to 67, used the Right to the Night app identifying 305...
November 1, 2018
Only Lucas school promised $1.8 million
THE only school in Lucas, Siena Catholic Primary School, was the setting earlier this week when Shadow Minister for Education, Tim Smith and Member...
November 1, 2018
Racecourse roundabout gets go ahead
MINISTER for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan this week announced the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Gillies Road and...
November 1, 2018
Let there be light
MINISTER for Regional Development Jaala Pulford’s announcement of $272,000 worth of funding for outdoor exercise equipment around Lake Wendouree on the Steve Moneghetti Track...
November 1, 2018
More than just great food – how Italian migrants helped shape the city
TWO years ago, Ballarat Italian Association president Cesare Dichiera briefed journalist Jan McGuinness to write a history of Italians in Ballarat since Eureka. Walkley Award...
November 1, 2018
Nominate a Ballarat achiever for an Australia Day Award
Peter Caligari OAM needs little introduction. The renowned Ballarat radio identity and campaigner for those less fortunate was this year recognised as the Australia Day...
November 1, 2018
Ballarat’s Big battery ready to power homes
THE first of two large scale batteries built to support Victoria’s energy grid has been unveiled in Ballarat. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio last week...
November 1, 2018
Forum brings candidates and business together
COMMERCE Ballarat held a State Election Candidate Forum last week, the aim of which was to allow their members to hear from and question...
November 1, 2018
Local link to Flying Corps commemoration
THE Airforce Association will commemorate the one hundred years since the Armistice of WW1 at the Australian Flying Corps Memorial at RAAF Base Point...
November 1, 2018
Karova Lounge comedy club is back
AARON Gocs, Ballarat-based comedian originally from Melbourne, is bringing comedy back to the Karova Lounge. On Thursday 8 November the well-known music venue will morph...
November 1, 2018
Wendouree Rotary Club – 60 years young
Rotary Club of Wendouree celebrated its 60th anniversary at a special dinner, attended by approximately 80 members and guests, at Sovereign Hill’s New York...
November 1, 2018
Visit Ballarat appoints new chair of the Board
PAUL Armstrong was appointed chair of the Visit Ballarat Board of Directors last week at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting. Mr. Armstrong, left Ballarat about...
November 1, 2018
Unbridled art inspired by the trots
THE Ballarat and District Trotting Club, hosting the second heat of the Australasian Inter-Dominion Championship at Bray Raceway is running an art activation project...
November 1, 2018
Nurses to come together for 90 years of service
BALLARAT Base Hospital Trained Nurses League is celebrating its 90th Annual General Meeting and reunion dinner this weekend. First founded in 1928, the League has...
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