June 23, 2026
Cattle and cuddles key to agritourism venture
WHEN it comes to herding up hearty hugs, it turns out Highland cows are hard to beat With their sweet, laid-back natures, the hairy cattle...
June 21, 2026
Blak Swan a feather
ANYONE taking a look at the North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park recently may have spotted the finishing touches being placed on Kunuwarra (Blak Swan),...
June 21, 2026
Tiny Towns funds power upgrades
A significant power upgrade for the showgrounds and events centre at Mount Rowan and an exterior overhaul for Dean Hall and Mechanics Institute are...
June 19, 2026
All on track for girls’ night out
AN evening of harness racing, dining and entertainment is in store as Ballarat & District Trotting Club gets set to host its annual Girls'...
June 19, 2026
Swapping work boots for heels to waltz with the stars
DESIGNER at Oasis Building Group, Paige Gercovich, will take to the floor in tomorrow night's Dancing With Our Stars gala for the Ballarat Foundation. Among...
June 17, 2026
Industry leaders, innovators at Victorian Sheep Show
MANY of the nation's leading sheep and wool producers will be at Ballarat Showgrounds and Events Centre next Sunday 21 June as the Mount...
June 16, 2026
End-of-life myth-busting
MYTH-busting is one of the main aims of the free tour and information sessions being run by Ballarat Cemeteries at Ballarat New Cemetery crematorium. Three...
June 16, 2026
Sharpening quick steps for good causes
DANCING the quickstep is pretty pacy – just ask Paige Brooks. The busy Newington physiotherapist and mum of three young boys is making the time...
June 15, 2026
One story from a million for Refugee Week
BALLARAT Library is hosting a special guest talk next Saturday afternoon 20 June as part of Refugee Week. Refugee ambassador Masoma will be sharing her...
June 15, 2026
From Brazil to Buninyong: Film Festival is back
A carefully curated selection of movies from around the globe is set to screen at Buninyong Town Hall when the venue hosts the annual...
June 13, 2026
Eureka! Upgrade plans for east-side hall
BUILT 100 years ago, Eureka Hall is earmarked for an upgrade with residents invited to share their ideas for the 119 Stawell Street South...
June 12, 2026
Premier tours freight hub site
THE $55m intermodal freight hub being built at Mitchell Park was the focus of a visit to the region by Premier Jacinta Allan last...
June 9, 2026
Grape pest targeted as RNA projects announced
THE region's grape growers and wine makers may particularly stand to benefit after Victoria's Minister for Agriculture Michaela Settle announced two "ground breaking" new...
June 9, 2026
Pub manager to cha-cha in gala performance
MORE at home pulling a beer than busting a move, manager at the Munster Arms Hotel Kirk Baine is nevertheless enjoying getting into character...
June 8, 2026
Medal follows colossal contribution to veterans and their families
Every year for more than a quarter of a century, Keith Pitman has devoted hours of his life to selling RSL badges for the...
June 8, 2026
Reuse project and smarter billing make national water finals
TWO Central Highlands Water (CHW) projects have been represented in the finals of the Australian Water Association National Water Awards announced in Brisbane last...
June 7, 2026
Spuds on the menu as Dean dinner and comp returns
ANYONE who loves a good potato best get to Dean next Friday evening, 12 June. The Dean Hall and Mechanics Institute will be holding its...
June 6, 2026
City up for Top Tourism Town title
BALLARAT has been named among the finalists in contention to be named Victoria's Top Tourism Town. Voting has now opened in this year's Victoria Tourism...
June 5, 2026
From sketches to showcase in Smythes Creek
IT was while leading life drawing classes at the Art Gallery of Ballarat that Alison Parkinson's appreciation for capturing three-dimensional form deepened. Surveying the work...
June 5, 2026
Sweet hot chocolate showdown a winter warmer
WINTER officially arrived this week, and so did the launch of the Ballarat Hot Choc Showdown. Some of the coldest months may also be the...
June 4, 2026
Big, bright, colourful program for Pride Month
BALLARAT is preparing to revel in every colour of the rainbow as Pride Month returns this June with around 40 wide-ranging and inclusive events...
May 30, 2026
Law courts’ volunteers thanked
THEY'RE the volunteers who help to make going to court less intimidating for hundreds of people every year. Last week a special brunch held at...
May 29, 2026
Heelers on the way to Bluey’s big play
FOLLOWING a highly successful global tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad will soon be headed to Ballarat as part of a massive Australian tour. Her...
May 29, 2026
‘Honoured’ new CEO joins Sovereign Hill
THE Sovereign Hill Museums Association has appointed Craig Mathieson as its new chief executive officer. Mathieson is currently the chief executive of The Y Ballarat,...
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