July 14, 2026
Cosentino chases that magical feeling
A TRICKY new show with more audience interaction is what Cosentino is aiming to present at Her Majesty's Theatre this month. The magician-illusionist-escapologist will bring...
July 13, 2026
Bringing male friendships to the table
A CHANCE to make genuine connections over substantial conversations is on the menu at The Men's Table. The two groups that are run in Ballarat...
July 12, 2026
Social group to help the widowed navigate grief
A SOCIAL group for widows and widowers is meeting monthly at different locations across the city. Carolyn Gower and Susan Begbie started Ballarat Area Widowed...
July 11, 2026
Partnerships program for community benefit
MORE than $1.4m is being put into eight organisations and businesses by the City of Ballarat over the next three years to support projects...
July 6, 2026
Scholarship helps Millie chase pursuits on and off the court
A scholarship has made balancing study, work and playing for the Ballarat Miners easier for Millie Cracknell. The 23-year-old, who is studying a master's degree...
July 6, 2026
Publicans purchase second hotel
THE owners of Irish Murphy's Ballarat have bought another pub within the city. Over social media this month, the Maces announced they had taken over...
July 5, 2026
Art show focuses on gambling harm
AN art exhibition exploring experiences of gambling harm is encouraging insight into addiction and recovery through a perspective of empathy. Come, Stand in My Shoes,...
July 5, 2026
Squirrel’s 15 crafty years on the corner
FOR 15 years, Morgan Wills has been living her crafty corner store life. The maker and owner-operator of The Crafty Squirrel celebrated her business' anniversary...
July 2, 2026
No prescription or GP needed to access pill
THE Victorian government has expanded its Chemist Care Now program. Through the program, adult women can access the oral contraceptive pill from their pharmacist with...
June 29, 2026
Pharmacist on the road
DISTANCE and making health choices easier are key themes behind a chemist's delivery service. Goldfields Pharmacy Delivery is transporting medicine and other goods from Smythesdale...
June 28, 2026
Vital tool for Veterans’ cricket kit
AN automated external defibrillator will give one cricket side added support when travelling to games this summer. The Ballarat Veterans Cricket Club used sponsorship money...
June 27, 2026
Children’s forest for Canadian
CHILDREDN will begin to plant out a forest at Canadian Creek Reserve on Tuesday 30 June. Participants under the age of 12 will have the...
June 27, 2026
Schools lead the way in sustainability
PUPILS and staff from two of the city's schools were recognised for their resourceful initiatives this month. At the ResourceSmart Schools Awards, Wendouree Primary School's...
June 27, 2026
‘It becomes the township’s plan’: democratic approach shapes priorities
A TOWN'S community plan was launched at the weekend, with one item already ticked off the list. The Napoleons Community Plan 2025–2029 was unveiled by...
June 26, 2026
Council alliance tables priorities in parliament
REPRESENTATIVES of six councils from the greater Ballarat area visited state parliament last week to advocate for residents' interests. The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils...
June 25, 2026
City adopts budget
CITY of Ballarat councillors adopted a budget on Wednesday put together with cost-of-living pressures and long-term financial stability in mind. "This budget has been developed...
June 23, 2026
Lexi’s back in the wild after injury
A wildlife hospital has successfully treated and released a koala back into nature. Lexi the koala had a hip injury, Ballarat Wildlife Hospital veterinary director...
June 22, 2026
Issy shows skill and passion for trade
ISSY Cromb took her love for precision to a higher level this month when she competed in a major trade challenge. The year 11 Phoenix...
June 21, 2026
Short films explore diversity of youth
UNDERSTANDING the challenges young people of diverse cultural backgrounds can face was key to a screening of short films this week. Funded by the Ballarat...
June 20, 2026
Works to help improve health of wetlands
ABOUT 395 cubic metres of sediment has been removed from the Redan Creek Wetlands to allow for increased flows along the Yarrowee River. This removal...
June 19, 2026
Calling small bush block owners to get sustainable
SMALL bush block owners have the chance to become catchment stewards. As part of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority's (CMA) Small Blocks Big Dreams project,...
June 19, 2026
Social, physical, mental benefits to food-growing
MINDFULNESS and engagement feature prominently in Food is Free's upcoming events. Seedy Saturdays will be held on Saturday 20 June from 10am at Barkly Square. Organiser...
June 18, 2026
Bank branch moves to Bridge Mall
BALLARAT'S relocated central Commonwealth Bank branch officially opened in the Bridge Mall earlier this week. Branch manager Chris Butterworth said the 38–40 Bridge Mall site...
June 18, 2026
‘You need to know inside the chapter first’: Refugee shares one in a million stories
A LARGE crowd gathered at the city's Intercultural Garden on Monday 15 June for a flag raising ceremony to mark Refugee Week 2026. Nepalese refugee...
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