November 13, 2019
Detailed mining map shares more than gold
SOMETIME in the 1950s, historian and drawer, Arthur James Jenkins sat at his kitchen table with a fountain pen, mapping out the Ballarat goldfields. Creating...
November 9, 2019
Connect, participate and learn at Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
EUREKA Hall is buzzing with fun, social activity, now home to the new Ballarat East Neighbourhood House. Offering social interest groups and a range of...
November 9, 2019
Dorothy celebrates her century
A FORMER member of the Women’s Air Force, Ballarat’s Dorothy Donaldson marked her one hundredth birthday on Tuesday at the Ballarat Airport. In the company...
November 8, 2019
Fresh training centre ready to bake
FEDERATION TAFE’s new Baking Training Centre opened on Monday at the SMB campus, giving baking apprentice students the opportunity to learn with the latest...
November 8, 2019
Equine precinct safer with roundabout
A NEW roundabout, improving the safety of the Kennedys Road and Gillies Road intersection is now finished. Between Mount Rowan and Miners Rest, the roundabout...
November 8, 2019
CFA to give burn off permits in Golden Plains Shire
GOLDEN Plains Shire council has decided the Country Fire Authority will now manage distribution of Schedule 13 Permits to Burn. The permit, which allows private...
November 7, 2019
Cracking good Show
DRIVING past the showgrounds this weekend, you’ll see spinning, flashing, colourful rides, but there’s so much more to the Ballarat Spring Show behind...
November 7, 2019
Events to remember on 11 November
SERVICES and gatherings across the City of Ballarat and Golden Plains Shire will mark Remembrance Day on Monday, 11 November, acknowledging armed forces personnel...
November 7, 2019
Freedom for furry friends at new parks
MORE Ballarat pets will be able to enjoy off-leash public play with the introduction of new fenced dog parks. Encouraged to voice their opinions about...
November 7, 2019
Grants by locals for locals
READY to provide funds to a broad range of local not-for-profit community organisations twice a year, Ballarat Connected Communities launched last week. As the new...
November 7, 2019
Optus secured as major SpringFest sponsor
SET to span Lake Wendouree’s entire six-kilometre foreshore, SpringFest Ballarat’s annual Market Sunday has a brand-new supporter. Optus has jumped on board as SpringFest’s 2019...
November 6, 2019
Fire risk inspections begin
GOLDEN Plains Shire residents are preparing for this fire season with help from council’s Fire Hazard Inspections. Beginning last Monday, the program is identifying properties...
November 5, 2019
Creative worlds encourage reflection
ARTISTS can push and break barriers, challenging people to think about their beliefs and attitudes towards the inner, social and natural landscapes of their...
November 5, 2019
Wellbeing and belonging at Cape Clear Fair
MAKE a family outing of Cape Clear Primary School’s inaugural Spring Fair on Saturday, 16 November, 10am to 3pm. An inclusive event, Principal Lachlan Day...
November 4, 2019
Book in big bargains for all tastes
COFFEE table, Australiana, biographical, art, science, music, animal, history, health, children’s... The list of literary genres available at Ballarat’s Biggest Book Fair will please any...
November 3, 2019
Crafts, cuppas and chats
Sharon Quick develops a quilt.
WITH beading, patchwork, tapestry, crochet or knitting in hand,...
November 2, 2019
Happy memories from hard times
FIFTY-four years ago, the all corps Possum Unit, 161 Independent Recce Flight, first served in South Vietnam. Last week, Ballarat saw the Possums reunite, with...
November 1, 2019
Flora’s story comes home
WHEN Glenice Wood Lake first took a History of Buninyong class with the University of the Third Age, it turned a new page in...
November 1, 2019
Hometown stories and histories celebrated
LINTON has showcased its art, stories, music and community during LOLA, or Linton on Literary Arts. Held last weekend, the second Linton on Literary Arts...
November 1, 2019
Ballarat women honoured for broad advocacy
THREE extraordinary women who’ve empowered many and have called Ballarat home, were acknowledged last week by the city’s Zonta Club. Part of the Zonta Centennial...
October 31, 2019
Showing, glowing, rocking and rolling at SpringFest
SPRINGFEST’S annual Show-n-Glow will see old and new cars sparkle in the sunshine at Lake Wendouree. Based at the South Gardens and presented by Peter...
October 31, 2019
Podium success for Pulsar racer
WHEN Josh Gay first jumped on a motorcycle as a four-year-old, he found a love for motorsports. Dabbling in motocross and go karts, he ended...
October 31, 2019
Youth advocates drive tangible change
THEY’RE the local pathways to broader leadership that are creating friendships, nurturing professional networking, and even offering barista training. Open to passionate and dedicated young...
October 30, 2019
Attack the jack at Webbcona Bowls Club
TOM Clarke said anyone can play bowls. As Webbcona Bowls Club’s Tournament Director, he’s encouraging families, and individuals of all ages and abilities to try...
October 30, 2019
Mo grow to launch at Freight
AN evening of conversation and connection hosted by Rewrite the Man Code will kick off annual men’s health campaign, Movember. At Freight Bar and Restaurant...
October 29, 2019
New leaders for last leg of council term
BALLARAT will experience different leadership in the last part of this council term, after Cr Ben Taylor was elected Mayor on Monday night, with...
October 29, 2019
Addictive hobby on show
BONSAI is about creating a miniature, green artwork of illusion, resembling something that might normally appear much larger. Now you can view a varying range...
October 28, 2019
Bridging the gap, honouring the dead
SHANNON McKnight was able to die comfortably in her Mount Glasgow home. Just outside of Talbot, that was the only place the 19-year-old wanted to...