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March 7, 2020

Preserving history with precious pictures

VOLUNTEERING is second nature to Lorraine Joan Harvey. When she was just 11, she was offering her...

March 5, 2020

Repair Café saves more than money

VOLUNTEERS at Ballarat Repair Café are celebrating, after saving ninety-eight items from landfill last year. Across six events in 2019, the repairers managed to...

March 5, 2020

Government granting Indigenous investment

WATHAURUNG Aboriginal Corporation has received a $150,000 grant as part of the State government’s Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Program. The funding will be used to upgrade...

March 2, 2020

Quilters thready to showcase their art

FOR thirty-five years the Festival of Quilts has brought the art of quilting to the centre of town. This year will be no different as...

February 27, 2020

Riding through history for MND

CYCLISTS around Ballarat are uniting next month to raise money and awareness for motor neuron disease. Held on Sunday, 1 March at Pleasant Street Primary...

February 26, 2020

Ain’t no mountain high enough for St Brendan’s

STUDENTS at St Brendan’s Primary School in Dunnstown have begun training for the annual Mountain of Fun Run. On Sunday, 1 March, walkers and runners...

February 26, 2020

Walk to D’feet MND coming to town

WITH more than four hundred and sixty Victorians living with motor-neurone disease, the Walk to D’feet MND event is taking its first steps in...

February 20, 2020

Winter woollies help summer’s fencing angels

INTERKNIT and Branberry are supporting bushfire affected communities through their ‘Beanies for BlazeAid’ appeal. From 13 February to 30 April, $3 from every pure wool...

February 20, 2020

Rubber ducks racing on the Leigh

SHELFORD’S annual rubber duck racing competition will be back on the Leigh River on Sunday, 23 February. The Shelford Duck Race is in its 10th...

February 19, 2020

Medieval faire back for fifth year

PREPARE to be transported to the Middle Ages, as the annual Victorian Goldfields Medieval Faire rides into town. Now in its fifth year, the fundraising...

February 17, 2020

Green theme at eco expo

BUNINYONG’S annual Smart Building and Living Expo is back for its seventh year at Royal Park on Sunday, 23 February. This year, the event has...

February 14, 2020

Savings program cuts school costs

FAMILIES could receive up to $500 towards back-to-school costs through a free program that allows applicants to develop sustainable savings habits. The ten-month project has...

February 6, 2020

Warriors invite you to take to the field

NEWLY founded Woady Yaloak Football and Netball Club is inviting junior sports stars to their come and try session on Sunday, 9 February. Footy players...

February 5, 2020

Electric vehicle charger sparks Buninyong

HYBRIDS, Teslas and BMWs lined the streets of Buninyong as the township’s first electric vehicle charger was officially opened. The charger was opened on 30...

February 5, 2020

No extra rate raise sought

City of Ballarat council meeting briefs   THE City of Ballarat will advise the Essential Services Commission that it does not seek to variate the municipality’s...

February 5, 2020

Boomerang Bags thready for future

BUNINYONG Boomerang Bags is calling for sewers of all skill levels to attend their upcoming planning meeting to discuss the future of the organisation. Founded...

February 3, 2020

Coming together for cancer

SURVIVORS and people affected by cancer are coming together for a weekend of unity and camping to help raise money for the Andrew Love...

January 29, 2020

City to celebrate Harmony Week

WORLD Interfaith Harmony Week is welcoming its tenth anniversary globally and the Ballarat Interfaith Network is celebrating accordingly. Since 2011, the first week of February...

January 23, 2020

Western Oval welcomes women’s upgrades

WITH female sports participation on the rise in Ballarat, the Western Oval has begun upgrades that will create new female-friendly changerooms and amenities. The $730,000...

January 16, 2020

Wendouree welcomes latest community health clinic

BALLARAT Community Health has opened a new clinic in Wendouree, aiming to promote health and wellbeing not only locally, but also to the wider...

January 15, 2020

Hold your horses the Ballarat Pacing Cup is back

THE biggest harness racing and pacing event in Ballarat is back again this year, kicking off at the Ballarat Trotting Club this Saturday. Headlining the...

January 15, 2020

Thousands raised by enthusiasts

Lance Clohesy, John McLeod, Brad Quiddington and Gareth Smith. ALMOST one-thousand eager hot rod,...

December 26, 2019

Seniors celebrating significant community grants

THE Ballarat Senior Citizens Club on Little Bridge Street is celebrating after receiving a grant from the Stronger Communities Programme. The $10,000 will cover the...

December 24, 2019

Firefighters donate toys to 3BA Christmas Appeal

ROUGHLY one-hundred and forty toys were donated to the annual 3BA Christmas Appeal by firefighters from the Ballarat City and Lucas fire stations last...