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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...