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...
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