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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

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 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 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 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 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...

May 2, 2025

Exhibition highlights CWA art and craft skills

IF anyone needs to get away from politics this weekend, the CWA Ballarat District Group may have the perfect answer. Today, Friday 2 May, and...

May 1, 2025

Updated vision, plan documents on agenda for councillor roadshow sessions

BALLARAT councillors and officers are on the road to discuss the City's revised Community Vision and draft Council Plan documents with residents. 'Councillor Roadshow' sessions...