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
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 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 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
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 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 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,...
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