June 4, 2026
20 per cent off rego, half-price public transport
STATE government measures to support residents with cost-of-living issues began on Monday 1 June. Victorians can now claim 20 per cent off their car registration...
June 4, 2026
Crowd ‘all in’ on reconciliation
OPPORTUNITY was a major theme of the City of Ballarat's flag-raising ceremony to mark National Reconciliation Week. A large crowd gathered in front of Town...
June 3, 2026
Socceroos mania coming to the CBD
World Cup fever will come to Ballarat this month when Alfred Deakin Place transforms into Socceroos territory. The site will broadcast Australia’s men’s soccer team...
June 3, 2026
Paint mixing leads to career curiosity
FOR Katie Newton, making paint is an opportunity to see what a future in engineering might hold for her. The student leader at Ballarat Tech...
June 3, 2026
The Main Road to a better life in gold digging era
A sociologist has recorded details of residents from what was "one of the most famous pieces of real estate on the planet". This month, John...
June 2, 2026
Top reads to be found at book fair
TENS of thousands of books will be available for purchase during a one-day sale next month. Ballarat's Biggest Book Fair will be held on Saturday...
June 1, 2026
Soroptimists support bushfire-affected farmers
SOROPTIMISTS International of Ballarat Club members have contributed money to assist bushfire-affected farming regions across Victoria with their continuing recovery. The organisation recently donated $30,000...
June 1, 2026
CMY inviting change at the table
A program tackling issues around gender-based violence is being taken to new settings including primary schools. With Respect Victoria funding, the Centre for Multicultural Youth...
May 31, 2026
On the road for better health
A group of bike riders recently raised almost $35,000 for health services in Ballarat. The Velorats cycling team reached the total for Grampians Health Ballarat...
May 31, 2026
Lesser-known roo a vital part of ecosystem
ONE of the world's most threatened marsupials had its day in the local sun last week. World Tree Kangaroo Day was celebrated at Ballarat Wildlife...
May 30, 2026
IUD pain relief available at health hubs
A SAFE pain management option for Intra Uterine Device (IUD) insertions and removals can be found at all of Victoria's women's sexual and reproductive...
May 30, 2026
Wiltshire Lane crossing for residents’, students’ safety
FUNDING in this year's state budget has been allocated for the construction of a pedestrian crossing on a busy road in Delacombe. The crossing on...
May 28, 2026
Back to the future for heritage fest
THE city's past was in the present last last week as thousands of people took part in Ballarat Heritage Festival. Some of Ballarat's historic spaces...
May 28, 2026
Road program tops council alliance’s election list
ROADS and bridges are at the top of the state election agenda for an advocacy body of local councils. The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils...
May 27, 2026
Market stalls set up with pride
NEXT month's Ballarat Pride Market is a place for all, according to stallholders. The market will be held at the Mining Exchange on Saturday 6...
May 26, 2026
Universal themes in young adult novel
HOPE and a realisation young people share similar feelings are what one Ballarat writer wanted readers to take from her debut novel. This month, Annie...
May 25, 2026
Metal donation to help koalas
AN enclosure to help treat injured koalas is closer to being built after a recent donation of metal. Shanhaven Shelter, which works with Ballarat Wildlife...
May 23, 2026
Engaging students in language key, expert says
AIMING to spark students' curiosities across the state, learnable moments were what an international language educator implored Victorian teachers to create while in Ballarat...
May 19, 2026
Care centre seeking household items
A CHARITY that donates household goods to those in need is set for a busy May. Community Care Centre Ballarat is on the lookout for...
May 18, 2026
Lots to gain from giving back
A DESIRE to give and the reward of joy received are what people who freely give their time to their communities are promoting ahead...
May 18, 2026
Talk on securing decades-worth of water
CLIMATE change and Ballarat's growing population mean maintaining the city's water supply in the decades to come will require long-term planning, an expert has...
May 17, 2026
Club Bullish after 10 years
An outlet for people of all-abilities is celebrating its 10th birthday. The Ballarat Bulldogs had a sponsors day at White Flat Oval this month as...
May 17, 2026
Funding to help families in all forms
A child and family service provider is celebrating National Families Week with recently announced funding for initiatives. Cafs' efforts to support families in all their...
May 16, 2026
Accessibility upgrade for Trades Hall
The world's second oldest purpose-built trades and labour building is to receive funding to maintain its ability to host unions and community events. Ballarat Trades...
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