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...
June 27, 2025
Runner ready to do it all again in support of Bravehearts
MOUNT Helen's Peter Mahoney will set off in Perth on Monday on the first leg of this year's Bravehearts 777 Marathon. The event, founded in...
June 27, 2025
Builder sought for leisure complex overhaul
THE City of Ballarat is searching for a contractor to build the new-look Eastwood Leisure Complex. The City earlier this week announced that an expression...
June 26, 2025
Cost of living front and centre as City opts for no rate rise
EASING cost of living pressures is central to the City of Ballarat's draft 2025-26 budget, which was scheduled to go before councillors for adoption...
June 26, 2025
Library development moves to next stage
THE proposed Wendouree Library and Learning Centre (WLLC) project is moving closer to reality, with the City of Ballarat on Tuesday announcing the appointment...
June 10, 2025
World-first project uncovers LGBTQIA+ life on the goldfields
A NEW digital platform is uncovering the lives and stories of LGBTQIA+ bushrangers, gold miners, farmers, performers and everyday people who lived on the...
June 10, 2025
‘Chance’ to ‘GO’ and influence the Ballarat edition Monopoly board
NOMINATIONS for inclusions in the Ballarat edition of Monopoly are flooding in, according to the person who will design it. Louisa Grundy, of board game...
June 9, 2025
Door open for Post Shop access
THE Armstrong Street South entrance to the Ballarat Post Shop in Central Square is again open for public use. The door between the post office...
June 1, 2025
Free tips on staying warm as winter looms
WITH temperatures dropping, people across the region are probably turning their minds towards how to stay warm over the next few months. In that case,...
May 30, 2025
School zone signs a boon for crossing safety
FLASHING 40kmh speed limit signs will be installed at both approaches to the Caledonian Primary School crossing on Water Street in Brown Hill in...
May 28, 2025
Orchestra tunes up for tour of Europe
THE Ballarat Wind Orchestra (BWO) will have a final tune-up for its European tour with a concert at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts...
May 24, 2025
Dedication to city’s heritage rewarded
BUILDING restorations, old gaol tours and the group dedicated to conserving the Ballarat train station's historical aspects are among the winners in this year's...
May 23, 2025
Botanical artists share their expertise
BOTANICAL artists Valerie Richards and Ro Bancroft will share their skills in a masterclass at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute tomorrow. The three-hour session, which will...
May 22, 2025
Free public transport travel for under-18s next year
BALLARAT travellers aged 18 and under will travel for free on Victorian public transport from 1 January next year. The State Government announced earlier this...
May 19, 2025
Convicts and the lust for gold come to life at Her Maj
A MUSICAL journey based on true stories from Tasmania's convict past will be performed in Ballarat on Saturday 24 May. Vandemonian Lags will be staged...
May 18, 2025
$1.5m indoor golf centre tees off
BALLARAT'S newest sporting venue will open in Invermay Park on Monday. The $1.5 million indoor golf centre X-Golf, developed by Victorian brothers Scott and Ben...
May 17, 2025
Schools show they’re smart about resources
FOUR Ballarat schools have been named as finalists in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Siena Catholic Primary School, Wendouree Primary School, Pleasant Street Primary School...
May 17, 2025
Festival play shines a light onfailed tree change
A NEW contemporary romantic comedy, Between Us, Ballarat, will be staged as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival from 22 to 24 May. Written and...
May 13, 2025
Power cost savings on the way for Ballarat Community Health
BALLARAT Community Health (BCH) will soon be powered primarily by the sun at five of its locations after rooftop solar panels are installed this...
May 10, 2025
Association plans to bring airport history into spotlight
THE Air Force Association's Ballarat branch members hope involvement with this year's heritage festival will bring their dream of making the Ballarat Airport a...
May 9, 2025
Steadfast mum in line for statewide honour
BY now, Maxine Troon will have found out whether she has been named the 2025 YMCA Victorian Mother of the Year. Ms Troon, a co-founder...
May 7, 2025
US mental health program founder heads to Ballarat for gala fundraiser
THE American founder of a program being championed by youth mental health organisation Hand in Hand Ballarat is coming to its major annual fundraiser...
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