February 20, 2026
Tree to help address mental health stigmas
CRESWICK farmers and residents have united to create a striking reminder about the importance of mental health. Members of the community – some of whom...
February 20, 2026
Sir Peter honoured to mark Ballarat’s 100-year Legacy
A FORMER governor-general and Australian army general visited Ballarat this week to acknowledge 100 years of service from the city's Legacy club. Sir Peter Cosgrove...
February 14, 2026
Celebrating women in science
CHRISTOPHER O'LEARY A RATIO of more women than men inside the labs of a Ballarat cancer research institute was based on merit and the effectiveness...
February 13, 2026
Florist ready for Valentine joy to bloom
WITH 35 years' experience behind the counter of her Sturt Street florist, Julie Collins can safely say Valentine's Day is the busiest time of...
February 13, 2026
Historic shop site takes the cake
THE well-known baking brand Kittelty's is set to return to a public shopfront, this time in Ballarat East. Owner Sara Kittelty, who last had a...
February 13, 2026
Runway, recycling, roads and library on council priority list
UPGRADES to Ballarat's roads and airport, along with plans for a recycling facility as well as a library and learning centre, headline a list...
February 12, 2026
Kryal Castle’s Baroque Horse Festival 14-15 February
THE power and style from one of history's most notable eras will be on display on horseback at the weekend. Kryal Castle will host its...
February 11, 2026
A safe night out: Ballarat Pride Ball set to return
THE BALLARAT Pride Ball is set to return this year, backed by state government funding. The Victorian government announced $10,000 last month for QHub to...
February 10, 2026
Festival’s musical plants aim to hit the right note
NEXT month's Ballarat Begonia Festival will add the sound of music to its garden, with an installation to entertain children and those young at...
February 10, 2026
City’s cinephiles set for silver screen season
THE Ballarat Film Society is set to kick off another year of thought-provoking cinema next month. Sue Nunn, the film society's president, said the 2026...
February 10, 2026
Cybersecurity vanguard to meet in Ballarat
THE mysteries and community behind the critical practice that is cybersecurity will be on display this month when Ballarat hosts back-to-back industry conferences. Industry experts...
February 9, 2026
Chance to book in more time at Ballarat’s libraries
EXTRA weekend and evening hours at Ballarat's libraries would offer residents more access and flexibility, the city's council said. The additional time the libraries would...
February 9, 2026
Tucker Tent fires up ahead of Golden Plains Festival
THE meat and eggs have been ordered, and Golden Plains Festival's famous Tucker Tent is ready to raise funds for Meredith community groups. It comes...
February 8, 2026
Ballarat gathers to honour St Brigid
A CELEBRATION of Irish culture was held in Ballarat this week, as a large crowd gathered to honour a saint and the women inspired...
February 7, 2026
Cash for camps, excursions and sports
FUNDING for students to attend camps and excursions is available from this term, the state government has announced. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is...
February 7, 2026
Ballarat rallies to support young girl
BALLARAT residents and businesses have rallied behind a three-year-old girl with a rare and serious medical condition, raising funds and offering support at a...
February 6, 2026
Downward dog meets real puppies in Sebastopol
ADORABLE puppies will share a healthy dose of cuteness and wellbeing on Valentine's Day when they hit the yoga mats in Sebastopol. Elements Health and...
February 4, 2026
Powerful messages stitched into art
ART lovers will have the opportunity to indulge in thought-provoking pieces at the 2026 Biennial Textile Palette Exhibition in Clunes later this year. Entries are...
February 1, 2026
Victorian bushfireappeal openfor donations
THE Victorian Government has launched its own appeal for those affected by the state's bushfires. Money will be used to fund immediate assistance and community-identified...
February 1, 2026
Residents cash in on free pool passes
THE free season passes introduced by the City of Ballarat for the Black Hill and Buninyong swimming pools have already been taken up by...
January 30, 2026
Classrooms fill as Ballarat’s youngest students begin school
PLAYGROUNDS, lunchboxes and first-day nerves marked the start of the school year this week, with tens of thousands of Victorian children beginning foundation. For Ballarat...
January 29, 2026
Purr-fect yoga experience in Ballarat
DOWNWARD dogs met curious kittens when yoga mats were rolled out for a feel-good fundraiser that blended mindfulness with animal welfare in Ballarat. Twenty kittens...
January 29, 2026
Community champion Jim Waight named Citizen of the Year
A NETWORK of Ballarat residents, Jim Waight says, has been central to the hundreds of thousands of dollars his cycling team has raised for...
January 28, 2026
Honouring the courage of Ballarat’s Irish pioneers
BALLARAT will celebrate Irish culture, and the empowering effect it has had on the city's pioneers, with a special event next month. Brigid Fest will...
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