April 4, 2026
All-abilities national sailors on Lake Wendouree
IN a first at Lake Wendouree, the Ballarat Yacht Club is currently hosting the Australian Hansa Class Championships, bringing the water alive with sails...
March 30, 2026
Supporting the people who print
A YOUNG printing industry leader is keen to share how mentorship and support can help emerging professionals build long-term career security in print. Trent Bowes...
March 30, 2026
Creswick tuning up for fifth folk and roots fest
THE town of Creswick is in pre-party mode ahead of staging its fifth CresFest folk and roots music festival. Over three days from 10-12 April,...
March 28, 2026
Dioceses’ Bishops welcomed, farewelled
THE Catholic Diocese of Ballarat has a new Bishop. The Diocese last Thursday 19 March celebrated the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Father Mark Freeman...
March 28, 2026
Versatile local voice awarded
VOICE actor Tabitha Rickard has been celebrated on the global stage, scooping the Best Female Voice Artist award at the UK-based Behear Indie Audio...
March 27, 2026
Time to play as Ballarat’s Monopoly launches
MOVE over Park Lane and Mayfair, and make way for Ballarat Town Hall, Sovereign Hill and Kryal Castle. The Ballarat edition of Monopoly was launched...
March 26, 2026
Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards
If there's a local business you love, now is the time to nominate it for the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. Nominations...
March 26, 2026
A fine day out for farmers
WHAT do farmers talk about when they get together for a day out in an uncertain world? Many of the answers to that question could...
March 26, 2026
Her Maj hosting Kelly musical
BUILT during Ned Kelly's lifetime, Her Majesty's Ballarat makes a particularly fitting venue to stage an operatic musical charting the life and times of...
March 23, 2026
New event for the curious culture lover
WITH preparations in full swing for May's inaugural Ballarat Craft and Design Week, local creatives with bright ideas for affiliated events are being invited...
March 23, 2026
Rebellious streak to refreshing business
WITH a salute to the city's rebellious past, an enterprising couple have just cracked a deal that will see their homemade non-alcoholic beverages distributed...
March 23, 2026
Symphony prepares for take off
THE title of Ballarat Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Sunday afternoon live concert hints at what to expect. Journeys Through Space and Time will take place on...
March 22, 2026
Local program to tackle delirium gains traction
A UNIQUE Grampians Health program that helps treat and prevent delirium among older hospitalised adults is increasingly getting noticed nationally and beyond. The Hospital Elder...
March 21, 2026
Accommodation provider wins silver in national awards
A BALLARAT accommodation provider is celebrating after taking home silver at the nation's prestigious tourism awards. Sovereign Park Motor Inn was celebrated as one of...
March 19, 2026
From virus burnout to vibrant debut
CAROLE Callil's story of finding art is a satisfying one that reminds people there's more to life around the corner. A professional nurse working in...
March 19, 2026
Paralympian looks beyond the finish line
PARALYMPIAN Dr Lisa Chaffey will be keynote speaker at an event coming up on Thursday 26 March at Federation University's SMB campus. Hosted by employment...
March 17, 2026
Entries open for Y youth exhibition
THE Y Ballarat's annual Youth Art Exhibition is happening earlier this year with young creatives now encouraged to register and submit work by 27...
March 16, 2026
Surgical first follows severe crush injury
GRAMPIANS Health has achieved a major surgical milestone, completing the first free tissue transfer surgery under the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Services at Ballarat...
March 15, 2026
‘Failed cricketer’ and ‘mother’s disappointment’ in conversation
THE occasionally hilarious side of intercultural complexity is about to be teased out when comedians Diana Nguyen and Osamah Sami join forces at the...
March 12, 2026
Piano recital explores passage of time
A NINETEENTH century Romantic programme based on the music of Tchaikovsky is in store when acclaimed Melbourne pianist Elyane Laussade gives the annual Don...
March 11, 2026
Chance to shape a more inclusive city
THE City of Ballarat is inviting locals with lived experience of disability to help shape its new Disability, Access and Inclusion Plan. Community consultation for...
March 10, 2026
Digby drops latest in Jack Waters series
BALLARAT'S Digby Stevens has just published book number three in his Detective Jack Waters series. Killer Cop follows on from Stevens' earlier A Murder of...
March 9, 2026
Locally-led home dialysis service starts
ACCESS to kidney care has improved for people in Ballarat and the wider region in recent days with Grampians Health's introduction of a full...
March 7, 2026
Input sought on future for youth
THE City of Ballarat is inviting residents to have a say on two key strategic plans that are hoped to guide brighter futures for...
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