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May 8, 2026

Minister visits Talbot Place to talk budget

MENTAL health and ageing minister Ingrid Stitt chose Ballarat to make some health and aged care announcements regarding the new state budget this week. Visiting...

May 6, 2026

Producers, chefs unite to celebrate the harvest

WHEN the Heritage Harvest Weekend returns to Sovereign Hill over 23-24 May, leave lots of room for lunch. A star-encrusted culinary lineup will be led...

May 6, 2026

True stories, comedy, drama in German film fest

This year's national HSBC German Film Festival is coming to the Palace Regent Ballarat from 8 May. Featuring true stories, comedy and new drama from...

May 5, 2026

Having fun with the foxtrot to fundraise

LEARNING to foxtrot is something entirely new for real estate agent Jesse Manton. Mastering the steps is also rising to something of a family challenge...

May 4, 2026

A great escape into song and rhythm

PEOPLE coming together through the uplifting power of music is at the heart of Buninyong's upcoming The Great Escape. Set for 15-17 May at St...

May 3, 2026

Haematology care available around the clock

GRAMPIANS Health has expanded its haematology service, providing patients at Ballarat and beyond with access to a haematologist at any time. A haematologist treats blood...

May 1, 2026

Fest to uncover hidden histories

HIDDEN histories of Ballarat will be uncovered as the city's Heritage Festival returns over 21-24 May. A young harpist playing live music before the town...

May 1, 2026

Get set for Llanberris Reserve consultation

IDEAS for how to use Llanberris Reserve are being sought to help shape the future of the Golden Point athletics facility. The site at 11...

April 29, 2026

Brothers of country rock to play Civic Hall

COUNTRY rockers The Wolfe Brothers are booked to play Civic Hall next month, Saturday 16 May. Fresh from a songwriting tour to Nashville, US, the...

April 28, 2026

Fuel worries boosting local EV sales

HAVE you been seeing more electric vehicles on the road? An increasing number of local residents have been making the shift to buying an EV...

April 27, 2026

Shelter appeals for kitty carers

FUR-FILLING and frequently hilarious is the way Pam and Andrew Edwards describe their role as long-term feline foster carers. The Ballarat Animal Shelter is calling...

April 25, 2026

On the handlebars of a theatrical dilemma

PREPARING to direct one of the plays themed around dilemma as part of Creswick Theatre Company's 12 Minute Play Festival, James Freemantle suddenly found...

April 24, 2026

Creative forces combine for Craft and Design Week

IT'S the three-piece suit as you've never seen it before. Designer-maker of jewellery Dearne Mills has been creatively collaborating with fashion designer Jude Ng to...

April 22, 2026

Health service’s cancer care evolves

CANCER patients across the region are benefitting from a partnership between Grampians Health and national not-for-profit cancer research organisation Omico, aimed at using precision...

April 20, 2026

Biggin takes life’s dancefloor in stride

FOLLOWING her first dance lesson, Heidi Biggin has been having so much fun it looks like dance might just become a regular partner for...

April 20, 2026

Art sought for ‘snowflake disease’ auction

AN online fundraiser is planned to help people who suffer from rare autoimmune disease Myasthenia Gravis, with Ballarat region artists encouraged to contribute work...

April 18, 2026

Big irrigation upgrade for Botanical Gardens

A $2.016 million upgrade of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens' ageing irrigation system has started in a move aimed at ensuring the long-term vitality of...

April 18, 2026

The Drowning author to discuss crime mystery

BITTER adult sibling rivalries and the many ways in which family inheritances can turn nasty are themes to be explored as author Fiona Lowe...

April 17, 2026

Fest brings party to Creswick

FROM pulsing African rhythms to Cajun-New Orlean grooves, Creswick was a town alive with sound last weekend. The town's fifth staging of its home-grown, award-winning...

April 17, 2026

CresFest sounds cast magic spell

CRESWICK has partied hard through three days of music, hosting its fifth CresFest folk and roots festival. The streets and multiple venues were a...

April 13, 2026

Rrrrrrrrrrevved and ready for Auto Fest

MOTOR enthusiasts are revving up for a big Sunday when Auto Fest Ballarat returns for it's second year to raise funds for Keeley's Cause. The...

April 12, 2026

‘Ones to watch’ announced for Be Hear Now

FIVE talented local music outfits have extra reason to make great tunes following their selection for this year's Be Hear Now contemporary music program. In...

April 11, 2026

A sailing spectacle as lake hosts national champs

LAKE Wendouree was treated to a sailing spectacle over the Easter break as the Ballarat Yacht Club hosted the combined state and national Hansa...