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May 20, 2026

Heartbreak leads to success as Allanah focuses on helping others

ALLANAH Crameri regards the success of the non-profit peer support organisation and charity she co-founded in Ballarat, Babies Above, as somewhat bittersweet. Since the group...

May 15, 2026

Primary school, park to get upgrades in government program

THE Miners Rest Primary School and Lucas Central Park will share in substantial state government funding to move ahead with upgraded sports and recreation...

May 6, 2026

Big prizes to be won in Rotary raffle

In just a few weeks, somebody somewhere is going to be the proud owner of a brand-new Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport worth more than...

May 5, 2026

City scores place on country music festival roster

American performer Post Malone will headline a major new country music festival that comes to Ballarat in October. The Strummingbird festival was launched last year,...

May 1, 2026

Microforest draft concept plan launched

It’s official. The Black Hill Microforest is happening. The multi-year project, which will transform a vacant Peel Street North block into a green-tinged wonderland, was...

May 1, 2026

Audiologists hear from experts during three-day learning event

Nearly 30 hearing specialists have spent three days in Ballarat this week broadening their knowledge and skills in whole-person care, with a central emphasis...

April 30, 2026

Microforest draft concept plan to be unveiled Friday

A draft concept plan for the proposed Black Hill Microforest will be unveiled at a local primary school assembly tomorrow (Friday). The draft proposal has...

April 27, 2026

Author to talk on zesty new book

ANNA Johnston will be the next author to appear at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute's In Conversation series, with a 90-minute session scheduled for Thursday...

April 24, 2026

Big program of Anzac Day events in Golden Plains

ANYONE wanting to pay their respects to past and present servicemen and women in the Golden Plains Shire this weekend will have a wide...

April 23, 2026

Cinemas roll out the red carpet for locally produced film

Palace Regent Cinemas will tomorrow night host the local premiere of Melodies of the Abyss, a short movie that was filmed in Ballarat last...

April 20, 2026

Jobs locked in as Alstom gets order for 25 new trains

Twenty-five new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains will be built in Ballarat, further securing 150 jobs at the Alstom manufacturing works in Creswick Road. Member for Wendouree...

April 16, 2026

Currency collectors expected to turn out for coin, stamp fair

THE first instalment of what is hoped to become a recurrent event for numismatics and philately enthusiasts in Ballarat will take place tomorrow. The Western...

April 15, 2026

Settle gets Regional Development, Agriculture ministries

Eureka MP Michaela Settle has been elevated to the state government’s front bench with dual portfolio responsibilities in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by the...

April 14, 2026

Nats name former Ararat mayor as Ripon candidate

The Nationals have named Tatyoon farmer and Ararat Rural City councillor Jo Armstrong as their candidate for the seat of Ripon in November’s Victorian...

March 10, 2026

Community health leaders in region for statewide conference

IDEAS and partnerships to help overcome health inequity in rural and regional regions will be the focus of a major conference in Ballarat next...

March 5, 2026

Hooning probe gains support – Ballarat City Council meeting briefs

AN investigation of ways the City of Ballarat can help tackle hoon driving will proceed after a vote at the recent council meeting. Wendouree ward...

March 2, 2026

Mums’ supper club launches in Sebastopol

A NEW group designed to offer mothers an opportunity to get together and share food and conversation will be launched on Friday 6 March. The...

February 19, 2026

Special day out for Central Highlands farmers

CENTRAL Highlands farmers will be the focus of a full-day event aimed at providing specialised development tools and information next month. Commerce Ballarat is organising...

February 12, 2026

The secret world of bees revealed in Food Is Free session

A SMALL group of people will this weekend be given an insight into the world of bees when Food Is Free hosts another Open...

February 9, 2026

Seek early help with financial problems, Cafs urges

CHILD and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) is urging individuals and families in the Central Highlands to seek support quickly if they feel overwhelmed by...

February 6, 2026

Kath Moloney marks remarkable 100 years

It was party time at Mercy Place in Ballarat East on Friday morning as a popular resident prepared to mark her 100th birthday on...

February 6, 2026

Daredevils on two wheels coming to Mars Stadium

MARS Stadium will host what is being billed as the greatest show on two wheels when the Freestyle Kings Live tour comes to Ballarat...

February 5, 2026

Exotic Bazaar products front and centre in Ramadan displays

MIDDLE Eastern meal products developed by Ballarat-based Exotic Bazaar founder Gilava Pour are soon to gain an even higher national profile. Ms Pour's products, already...

February 4, 2026

Fire burns in steep Lerderderg country

CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters are battling an out of control bushfire in the Lerderderg State Forest north of Bacchus Marsh. The fire...