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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...