May 9, 2026
Roundabout for ‘race track’ intersection
RODNEY Price was one resident welcoming action to curb risky driving at a Sebastopol intersection last week. On Friday 1 May, it was announced $945,000...
May 9, 2026
Crossings for main Buninyong roundabout
A BUSY Buninyong intersection has had funding allocated in this year's state budget to improve pedestrian safety. Money will be spent on the installation of...
May 7, 2026
An insight into hidden arts practices
A trail of art studios in Golden Plains will open at the weekend to give the public an insight into creative processes. Fresh from their...
May 6, 2026
$3.7 million for gender-based violence prevention, intervention
Five organisations leading gender-based violence prevention and early intervention programs will share in a $3.7 million Respect Ballarat community grant pool. Announced today, the successful...
May 4, 2026
Cooking up skilled apprentices
DEAKIN Miller is serving up some impressive food skills in a time when thousands of hospitality staff will be needed in coming years. The third-year...
May 3, 2026
Speed limit along Mt Helen section of road to be assessed
A REVIEW is being conducted into the speed limit on a section of Geelong Road in Mount Helen. It came after a petition from residents...
May 2, 2026
Artists express why they’re here
FOR a trio of artists exhibiting as part of Ballarat Craft and Design Week, the question of why in mapping residents' origins was often...
May 2, 2026
Walker on front foot for mental health awareness
ALAN Thorpe kept putting one foot in front of the other these past few months, walking more than 100km across western Victoria. The Ballarat resident...
May 2, 2026
Chocolate sold helps clubs more than just play
ONE bar of chocolate sold can make a big difference to local clubs. On Tuesday 28 April, the Western Bulldogs and Mars Ballarat Community Football...
May 1, 2026
Radio station turns up volume for 40th birthday
AFTER beginning during a time of Crocodile Dundee and INXS, a community radio station is celebrating four decades on the air. Today (Friday 1 May),...
April 28, 2026
Institute supports passenger rail’s return to line
SERVICING Ballarat and Geelong's growing populations would be a key reason behind linking the cities with direct passenger rail, an expert said. John Hearsch OAM,...
April 26, 2026
Upgrades game-changing for Buninyong sport lovers
PASSIONATE athletes and spectators enjoyed competition-standard netball courts in Buninyong at the weekend. The two courts were officially opened at the Buninyong Recreation Reserve on...
April 25, 2026
Wheelie good space for cyclists and pedestrians
A SHARED path through the heart of the city has been completed. The path along Grenville Street North aims to enhance safety and accessibility for...
April 25, 2026
Works finish on high-risk intersection
UPGRADES to an intersection near Haddon, known as a site for accidents, has been completed. The federal government funded and the City of Ballarat delivered...
April 24, 2026
Mill sees advantages in regional production
TO operate regionally made sense for a major food manufacturer that has invested in a Ballarat facility. On Tuesday 21 April, George Weston Foods (GWF)...
April 21, 2026
AFL club Bullish about school clinics
ABOUT 60 schools across western Victoria have signed up for an AFL club's program promoting football and physical activity. The Bulldogs in Schools – Footy...
April 18, 2026
Telehelp to real health
EVAN Amador is one cute product from a trial of virtual medical care that is being expanded across Victoria. The Creswick baby, who was born...
April 17, 2026
Marathon funds for paediatric mannequin
A MEDICAL team has shown how funds raised through the Ballarat Marathon will be put to good use in buying medical training equipment. Donations...
April 15, 2026
Show societies’ social side
A PROUD display of collegiality between north and western Victorian agricultural and show societies was exhibited last month. The Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society hosted...
April 14, 2026
Students gain insight into STEM
FOURTEEN schools from across the region have taken part in the launch of Ballarat Tech School's 2026 Girls in STEM and Boys in STEM...
April 14, 2026
Ag leader hopes to build on predecessor’s legacy
QUIET achievement is one thing Paula Doran hopes for in a new role supporting the agricultural community. The Ballarat businesswoman was named executive officer for...
April 12, 2026
Expert’s views on rail plan at pub
THE future of Victoria's rail network is a complex issue one civil engineer will address with residents this month. Jeff Moran will speak about the...
April 11, 2026
New toilets for Buninyong park
A NEW public toilet block is planned for Buninyong's De Soza Park. Design and site investigation is underway by the City of Ballarat for the...
April 9, 2026
Hundreds attend rally against racism
ORGANISERS behind a rally denouncing racism last month said it had been a success. The event, they said, had been held in response to a...
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