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Disability awards widen recognition

THIS year's International Day of People with Disability Ballarat Awards have been expanded and will feature six categories. As well as the Accessible Organisation Award...

Mid-century vision for region taking shape

THE Committee for Ballarat will take the next step in developing its long-term concept plan for the region when it hosts a members' forum...

Federal money helps McCain’s emissions reduction plan

MCCAIN Foods in Ballarat has received a multimillion-dollar Federal Government grant to step up its emissions reduction efforts. Member for Ballarat Catherine King on Tuesday...

Tales of teapots poured into art project

TEAPOTS are in the spotlight for a new community art installation being prepared for Barkly Square in Ballarat East. Under the guidance of local artist...

Faster internet available after NBN upgrade

THOUSANDS of households and businesses in Bendigo can now access the fastest speeds offered by the national broadband provider NBN Co. The provider announced last...

Massive flour mill development moving ahead

THE builders of a new multimillion-dollar flour mill in Mitchell Park are reporting "strong progress" on the project. BESIX Watpac and local subcontractors including Delta...

New name for legal service

BALLARAT and Grampians Community Legal Service has a new name – it is now known as Allied Justice. The new name was chosen following consultation...

Ex-tourism chief brings skills to Ballarat leadership group

FORMER Victoria Tourism Industry Council CEO Felicia Mariani has been appointed as the next Committee for Ballarat board chair. Ms Mariani will take over from...

Business chief calls for rethink on ESVF levy

BALLARAT business advocate Jodie Gillett has called on the State Government to take another look at its controversial new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund...

Sensory trail excursion another first

THE first official excursion to Ballarat's sensory trail for people living with dementia will take place late this month. The event, organised by Bigger Hearts...

Cafs calls for foster carers as demand grows

CAFS is asking people in the Central Highlands to consider becoming foster carers as demand grows across the region. The child and family service organisation...

BHS’ support for FECRI a success

A NEW initiative in Ballarat High School (BHS) students' support of the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute (FECRI) has been an overwhelming success. Every year,...

Caitlin takes top billing in national judges competition

CLARKES Hill farmer Caitlin Grieve has won a national competition to find the top young grain judge at the Royal Adelaide Show. The 25-year-old was...

John prepares for another Great Victorian Bike Ride

LAKE Wendouree recreational cyclist John Davis will earn himself the arguable honour of being one of the oldest participants when he sets off on...

Committee for Ballarat joins call for Local Energy Hubs Federal funding

THE Committee for Ballarat has added its voice to a campaign for the Federal Government to fund a network of fifty Local Energy Hubs...

Reely good time for anglers at lake fest

BUDDING anglers will be able to spring into a new hobby when Lake Wendouree hosts the annual Ballarat Fishing Festival tomorrow. Running from 9am to...

Calls for “fair and inclusive” consultation on WRL – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs

CITY of Ballarat councillors voted overwhelmingly at their meeting last week to endorse a submission on the proposed Western Renewables Link Environmental Effects Statement. Every...

Chance for prospective bankers to gain experience

WESTPAC will next year offer places in a new regional graduate program, with Ballarat as one of the options. The regional program builds on the...

Unknown Lawson facts at Twilight Talk

BALLARAT identity Hedley Thomson will present a talk on some unknown facts about Henry Lawson at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute (BMI) on Wednesday next...

Albanese, Allan greeted by angry protests at Ballarat Bush Summit

EMOTIONS ran high at this morning’s Herald Sun Bush Summit at the Ballarat Civic Hall, as state and federal leaders were greeted by protesters...

Overdose prevention message at BCH displays

DARREN McLEAN

PEOPLE across the region have been hearing first-hand how drug overdose prevention can save lives as Sunday's International Overdose Awareness Day approaches.

Ballarat Community...

Overdose prevention message at BCH displays

PEOPLE across the region have been hearing first-hand how drug overdose prevention can save lives as Sunday's International Overdose Awareness Day approaches. Ballarat Community Health...

Refuge for rough sleepers nearing completion

BALLARAT'S long-awaited sleep bus is expected to be in use before the end of the year. The bus was delivered to Ballarat in June and...

Report launch marks start of local development industry chapter

BALLARAT will soon have its own chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA). The chapter will be launched at a regional industry briefing...