April 9, 2026
Transport Guide aims to empower
A DOCUMENT outlining the ways residents and visitors can move around the city with confidence has been released. The Ballarat Transport Guide for...
April 7, 2026
Many firsts at Gordon’s new kindergarten
CHILDREN have had a busy eight weeks at Gordon's new kindergarten which aims to promote a supportive and culturally welcoming environment. Eighteen enrolments of three-...
April 4, 2026
Drone in flight for endangered gum
THE search for an at-risk tree found only in Victoria has received a technological boost. A drone has been used across the Ballarat and Creswick...
April 4, 2026
Team of Allsorts crossed state in fight against cancer
A GROUP of cyclists has ridden hundreds of kilometres and raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research. The Jimmy's Licorice Allsorts travelled 520km...
April 3, 2026
Call for speed reduction along pedestrian, koala corridor
A GROUP of Mount Helen residents are advocating for safety measures to help protect pedestrians and koalas crossing a busy section of road. Their petition...
April 3, 2026
Chance to have an Egg-cellent time
A NUMBER of Easter-themed events will be held throughout the region during the long weekend. Easter egg hunts for Miners Rest residents are being held...
April 2, 2026
Art gallery upgrade gets underway
WORK was set to begin last month on critical upgrades to the Art Gallery of Ballarat. The gallery was closed in March last year, and...
March 29, 2026
Sons of the West mark 10 years
A PROGRAM with a focus on men's physical and mental health had delivered a wealth of outcomes for the Ballarat region in the past...
March 29, 2026
Running smart ahead of city’s marathon
A GROUP of running coaches have united to provide expertise and scientific principles to training ahead of the Ballarat Marathon. They have produced...
March 27, 2026
On the right track for mental health awareness
Alan Thorpe cuts a mighty figure whenever he walks across the country. The Ballarat resident is to walk to Beaufort today and to Rokewood on...
March 27, 2026
Allsorts’ challenging ride for cancer research
FOURTEEN cyclists are set to pedal 520 kilometres in just more than 24 hours so they can raise $50,000 in the fight against cancer. On...
March 27, 2026
Rallying to say no to racism
A RALLY is set to be held in Ballarat at the weekend responding to what organisers said is an alarming increase in racist actions...
March 26, 2026
New league for region’s junior netballers
COMMENCEMENT of a new netball competition in Ballarat has been advanced for junior players from the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club. Stakeholders in the competition...
March 24, 2026
‘Big data’ on region’s Australian wildlife
A STUDY tracking the movement of koalas, echindas and birds of prey is aiming not only to gather more information about these animals, but...
March 24, 2026
Program aimed to enhance children’s social intelligence
A TRIAL is being conducted in Ballarat kindergarten programs to continue building young children's emotional intelligence, resilience and confidence. Exercises and stories from an international...
March 22, 2026
Furniture supplied after fire
A FULL truck load of furniture was sent from Ballarat to a Natimuk family last week after they lost their home in the January...
March 22, 2026
Restoration for historic baths site
A HERITAGE asset of Buninyong life from the late 19th century is receiving a much-needed revamp. Restoration work on the walls of the town's former...
March 21, 2026
Youth consolidate skills to speak up, stand out
AT A special forum this week, Ballarat's youth had the chance to gain the skills and space to advocate and present their authentic selves,...
March 21, 2026
Tool library nails community-first service
ABOUT 600 members five years on is the result of how one Ballarat volunteer service has made an impact on an entire community. The Ballarat...
March 18, 2026
Council to host big chat at Civic Hall
A ONE stop pop-up shop for Ballarat's council will be held at Civic Hall this month to highlight the services on offer to residents. The...
March 16, 2026
Weatherproof market for winter
A NEW opportunity for the chillier months is how the organiser of Ballarat Farmers Market is seeing its new winter venue in the city's...
March 15, 2026
Surge in enrolment at university campuses
ELIZABETH Dyer is just one of the many students who returned last week to Ballarat's university campuses, which have experienced significant enrolment growth in...
March 14, 2026
Chess lovers rush to 60th Begonia Open
MORE than 200 chess competitors battled it out at the 60th Begonia Open at the weekend, and local stalwart Kevin Perrin was honoured for...
March 14, 2026
Remembering William
A GARDEN that preserved the memory of Ballarat's only Victoria Cross recipient has been upgraded. Work has been completed on the William Dunstan VC Memorial...
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