November 22, 2024
Ballarat’s big track day races closer
PREPARATIONS for one of the Ballarat region's biggest sporting events, the Ballarat Cup, are well advanced for the big race on December 7. Nominations for...
November 15, 2024
Sports identities honoured with Hall of Fame induction
THREE Olympians are among six Ballarat sports people newly inducted into the Ballarat Sports Hall of Fame. Katrina Werry and Katie Foulkes (rowing), Kathryn Mitchell...
November 14, 2024
Alan reaches bloody good milestone
ALAN Hawkes has notched up the impressive milestone of five hundred combined blood and plasma donations over a period of almost fifty-six years. Mr Hawkes...
October 29, 2024
Christmas post deadlines announced
AUSTRALIA Post has nominated the last-sending dates for delivery in Australia and overseas for people who want to ensure their gifts and cards arrive...
October 28, 2024
War vet notches up 101 years
THE achievements just keep coming for Ballarat Second World War veteran Bob Greaves, who earlier this month celebrated his 101st birthday. Family and friends gathered...
October 27, 2024
Financial help available for dairy region students
INTENDING students from Victorian dairy communities who are planning to start tertiary studies in 2025 are being invited to apply for one of seven...
October 18, 2024
Help for children to get into sport
FAMILIES have an opportunity to help their children play the sports they love with a new round of $200 sport vouchers on offer from...
October 18, 2024
Free camping at state parks this summer
VICTORIAN holidaymakers have something to look forward to this summer – they can camp for free. The state government has announced it is making camping...
October 8, 2024
ABC boss to deliver Menzies Oration in Ballarat
ABC boss Kim Williams will deliver the 2024 Menzies Oration at Federation University's SMB Campus on 30 October. His topic will be The Intersection of...
October 7, 2024
Region to feature in filmmaker’s second production
VICTORIAN filmmaker Genna Chanelle Hayes has announced plans to produce her next feature film, Olivia, in Ballarat and Melbourne. The young actor and director will...
October 7, 2024
Future leaders hone their skills at summit
SEVENTEEN Ballarat secondary students recently spent five days in New South Wales developing their personal and business skills at the Magic Moments Youth and...
September 28, 2024
Aberdeen housing estate on the way
PROPERTY developer Integra has launched its new residential estate, Aberdeen, on the Glenelg Highway west of Delacombe. The 44-hectare site has 550 residential lots and...
September 28, 2024
Berry Street claims reduction in youth crime
TWO Ballarat programs have slashed youth crime in the region by as much as fifty four per cent, according to the family services organisation...
September 25, 2024
Global tunes at fundraiser for Lifeline
CLASSIC New Orleans blues music and a Maori folk song will be on the setlist when A Musical Journey – Around the World in...
September 20, 2024
Youth football carnival to kick off
HUNDREDS of Victoria's best young footballers will converge on Ballarat next week as the city hosts the V/Line Cup for the first time. The annual...
September 16, 2024
Carp cull at trout fishery
CARP in Lake Wendouree are under attack in a joint effort by angling clubs and authorities. The Victorian Fisheries Authority is managing several days of...
September 13, 2024
Club prepares for all-abilities cricket season
NORTH Ballarat Cricket Club's Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association players are padding up for a new season, with weekly training scheduled to start early...
September 13, 2024
Curtain to rise soon on theatre redevelopment
THE reopening of Her Majesty's Theatre is coming closer, with the announcement last week that final works in the multimillion-dollar redevelopment are finished. Minister for...
September 10, 2024
Australia Postseeks local staff
BALLARAT people looking to top up their bank accounts in the lead-up to Christmas can do so by signing up for casual work with...
September 9, 2024
Gallery gets upgrades, welcomes curator
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat's ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the world will soon be boosted by some significant...
August 27, 2024
3G shutdown delay good news: health alliance
A RURAL health advocacy organisation has welcomed news that the planned shutdown of major telecommunications carriers' 3G networks has been delayed until October. National Rural...
August 24, 2024
Power set to be more reliable this summer
POWERCOR is aiming to deliver shorter electricity dropouts between Ballarat and Daylesford this summer through the installation of new switching technology. Its engineers have developed...
August 18, 2024
People and place in the frame
GALLERY 10's current exhibition is exploring people and place until 31 August. SAPIEN + SITE includes mixed media drawing, painting, photography and sculpture made by...
August 14, 2024
Roller disco coming to Delacombe
BALLARAT and Surf Coast roller skating groups are joining forces to host a first-of-its-kind event in Delacombe on 31 August. The Roller Dance Workshop and...
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