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August 16, 2025

Gillett condemns Premier’s work-from-home plans

BALLARAT business advocate Jodie Gillett has criticised the State Government's work-from-home proposal, describing it as "seriously concerning". "The vast majority of Victorians are currently able...

August 12, 2025

Alan takes his mental health message to Canberra

BALLARAT men's mental health campaigner Alan Thorpe is preparing to walk from Melbourne to Canberra as his next awareness and fundraising mission. Mr Thorpe will...

August 11, 2025

Station event aims to make transport access simpler

PEOPLE of all abilities will have a chance to familiarise themselves with the different modes of public transport when a Try Before You Ride...

August 8, 2025

Cricket royalty a hit at FECRI

FIONA Elsey Cancer Research Institute has received a visit from royalty - cricket royalty, that is - in the form of former England captain...

August 8, 2025

Excitement grows as reserve overhaul moves ahead

WORK on the makeover of Sebastopol sporting hub Marty Busch Reserve has been given an official nod of approval after an inspection of progress...

August 2, 2025

Schools play a part in tree day

EIGHT Ballarat schools participated in Schools Tree Day last week, putting thousands of plants in the ground, distributed to them by the Alfredton Rotary...

August 1, 2025

Chambers of commerce need more government support: business advocate

BUSINESS advocate and Commerce Ballarat CEO Jodie Gillett is calling on the State Government to provide better localised support for chambers of commerce. In her...

July 30, 2025

Parcel centre a hive of activity as demand grows

WHEN somebody buys something online – as more and more people are doing – they probably give little thought to how their item reaches...

July 27, 2025

A documentary of a simple life

BALLARAT-born documentary maker Jordan Osmond's new film, The New Peasants, will premiere at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival tonight (Friday 25 July). It will begin...

July 26, 2025

Public sessions on renewables link environment effects statement

PUBLIC information sessions for the controversial Western Renewables Link's (WRL) Environment Effects Statement (EES) begin tomorrow and will continue at various locations until mid-August. WRL...

July 24, 2025

Household recycling service making its mark

A HOUSEHOLD goods recycling collection service is taking the industry by storm and has recently expanded to cover the whole of Victoria – all...

July 24, 2025

Scholarship backs emerging leader

GRADUATING recently from the Committee for Ballarat's Future Shapers Program has given developing leader Emma Taylor a major boost in her skills and outlook. And...

July 15, 2025

Pets now a formal part of separation proceedings

PETS may not usually be front of mind when relationships or families break down, but since last month they are formally recognised in separation...

July 14, 2025

Technicians in the running for national honours

TWO technicians working at the Brandt Ballarat dealership have been nominated as finalists in the national John Deere 2025 Technician of the Year Awards. Michael...

July 12, 2025

Club forges ahead as major overhaul takes effect

MIDLANDS-Ballarat RSL Sports and Services Club is enjoying a new lease on life as a $7 million upgrade drives new members to the venue. The...

July 11, 2025

Walking, talking and supporting in new men’s group

A BALLARAT group is providing a regular opportunity for men to get together to walk, talk and support each other. The Man Walk was established...

July 8, 2025

Better access to family violence studies

FEDERATION University will next year offer an adapted graduate certificate course aimed at providing better access to training for regional people who want to...

July 7, 2025

Go-ahead for improvements at two intersection black spots

TWO dangerous Ballarat road intersections are to be improved using money from the Federal Government's Black Spots Program. The City of Ballarat is seeking tenders...

July 5, 2025

New 24/7 cafe options for hospital staff

ST John of God (SJOG) Ballarat Hospital staff now have access to a new self-service cafe in what the organisation says is an Australian...

July 5, 2025

Female plumbing graduates a first for Federation TAFE

FEDERATION TAFE is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to gender diversity in trades, with two apprentices becoming the first women to finish...

July 5, 2025

Grampians Community Health expands NDIS service to Ballarat

GRAMPIANS Community Health (GCH) has expanded its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service support to include the Ballarat region. On Tuesday this week, GCH took...

July 3, 2025

New speed limits on major Ballarat roads

SPEED limits on several main roads in Ballarat have changed, with reductions of 10km/h and 20km/h taking effect on Monday. Among the most significant is...

June 30, 2025

Howard returns for one-off appearance

WORLD-renowned classical pianist Leslie Howard will be in Buninyong for a one-off performance on Sunday 10 August. Based in London since 1972, Howard will perform...

June 29, 2025

Stardom beckons as young performer lands major role

A YOUNG Ballarat performer is currently living a dream, starring as Little Michael in the MJ the Musical production at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Thirteen-year-old Daniel...