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October 18, 2018

Boost for injured wildlife

NATIVE animals that are hurt will get more help under two initiatives recently announced by the state government. An animal shelter operator in Snake Valley...

October 18, 2018

Fed Uni head given sendoff at celebratory dinner

A FAREWELL dinner was held for Federation University Chancellor Dr Paul Hemming last week at the Mt Helen campus. Dr Hemming first took a seat...

October 18, 2018

Runway to help start-ups take off

GOT a great idea for the next must have bit of tech or killer app? Well, with last week’s opening of Runway Ballarat – The...

October 18, 2018

Silvie Paladino – on my own at Ballarat’s Anglican Cathedral

MELBOURNE born entertainer Silvie Paladino will perform two concerts at Ballarat’s Christ The King Anglican Cathedral on Sunday, 17 November. Included in the concert’s repertoire...

October 18, 2018

Orchids blooming in Ballarat this weekend

BALLARAT Orchid Club is holding its annual orchard show from Friday, 19 to Sunday 21, October. The club members have organised a display showcasing the...

October 18, 2018

Masons chip in for Head to Head

THE Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Graham Ashton AM, together with the Secretary of the Police Association Sergeant Wayne Gatt, are on a mission...

October 18, 2018

Steiner School info night

THE Ballarat Steiner School is holding a Steiner Education Information Night on Wednesday, 28 October. This evening follows the students’ journey through the classes with...

October 18, 2018

FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli

The Persian poet, Omar Khayyám, wrote: ‘The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it...

October 18, 2018

No ham in radio club award

THREE members of the Ballarat Amateur Radio Group have been installed as life members. Doug Raper, Craig Cook and Rodger de Valle have a combined...

October 18, 2018

New senior coach appointed

BALLARAT Football Netball club has a new senior footy coach. Joe Carmody, a more than 100 game veteran of the club and 1999 senior best...

October 18, 2018

Big weekend on the road for cycling club

EUREKA Cycling had over 45 members participate in events on Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 October. The club conducted the final round of the Oscar’s...

October 18, 2018

Gladman family leads the way in showcasing new sport

BALLARAT’S Gladman family has become one of the first in the state to embrace the new sport of J-Ball. Siblings Nathan and Mahayla have dragged...

October 18, 2018

Ballarat team takes Warrallie Cup

GOLFERS from Ballarat have downed Barwon Heads to win the 90th edition of the Warrallie Cup. The competition, played between Ladies Committee members from each...

October 10, 2018

Ford lobs Endura pricing

FORD Australia will offer its new five-seat Endura large SUV in three flavours, which kicks off at $44,990 before on-road costs and top out at...

October 10, 2018

Cheaper Honda CR-V auto undercuts rivals

NEW HONDA CR-V VI LOSES TURBO POWERTRAIN AND EQUIPMENT FOR HEADLINE $28,290 MLP HONDA Australia has snatched the cheapest midsize- SUV mantle from the Nissan...

October 10, 2018

Common first home buyer mistakes

WITH VIEW.COM.AU As markets fluctuate from vendor to buyers’ markets, the pressure can be on to buy a home as a first home buyer to...

October 10, 2018

Agent Profile: TRACEY HOLMES

As a proud member of the Ray White sales team, Tracey is driven to achieve excellent outcomes for her clients whilst upholding her proven...

October 10, 2018

Welsh raises expectations

With more than 85 years of combined experience within the Management and Director team, Welsh Homes is definitely no new kid on the block. Passionate...

October 10, 2018

Summer sailing underway

A GREAT day for the start of the summer racing season with sun and blue sky and 23 boats out. The wind started at...

October 10, 2018

LGBTIQA+ culture focus for Frolic Fest

NOVEMBER will see Ballarat host the second incarnation of Frolic Festival, a queer arts and culture festival. The not-for-profit event runs from Thursday, 8 November...

October 10, 2018

Hot Jazz Series in Ballarat starts this weekend

FOLLOWING the success of Jazz Series Winter, Ballarat Events is now presenting seven outstanding performances with Jazz Series Spring, during October and November and...

October 10, 2018

Tesla Powerwall goes on show in Lucas

FAMILY owned builder Hamlan are inviting the community to come along and see their new display home and learn about how Tesla Powerwall works. Tesla...

October 10, 2018

Celtic show to help make hay for farmers

MEMBERS of Sing Australia Ballarat and Ballarat North, along with The Little Brass Band, have been warming up voices, tuning up instruments and putting...

October 10, 2018

U3A event showcases members work

UNIVERSITY of the 3rd Age in Ballarat has been operating for approximately 30 years and caters to the learning needs and physical activity of...