February 1, 2026
Ballarat Turf Club tees off for charity
A SIGNIFICANT slice of Ballarat's racing community is preparing to swap the racecourse turf for the fairways, if only for a day. The Ballarat Turf...
February 1, 2026
Ballarat unites for Interfaith Harmony Week
A PUBLIC show of unity and respect will take place in Ballarat on Tuesday (3 February) as the city hosts its annual UN World...
January 31, 2026
Funding to power Ballarat community projects
APPLICATIONS for the City of Ballarat's Community Impact Grant Program will open this weekend, offering a chance for a wide range of community groups...
January 31, 2026
Ballarat creatives offered new pathway to develop stage work
LOCAL creatives looking to develop new performance work will have access to time, space and professional support this year through a new program being...
January 30, 2026
Victoria in Print traces 25 years of
BEAUTY observed with a keen, artist's eye is at the heart of a coming exhibition of work by printmaker Marie Mason. Mason's solo print exhibition...
January 30, 2026
Feathered comedy takes wing in Buninyong
ALWAYS a good spot to encounter a feathered friend or two, Buninyong Botanic Gardens will play host to a few more colourful birds than...
January 30, 2026
Police call for care around schools after deadly year on roads
As students return for the new school year, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care around school zones. It follows a...
January 28, 2026
Community sentiment survey offers achance to share views
IF you get a knock on the door over the next few weeks, don't worry, it may just be the chance you've been wanting...
January 27, 2026
New walking tour uncovers Ballarat’s hidden stories
LESSER-known sites and some intriguing stories are part of the new Brilliantly Ballarat Walking Tour. The Ballarat Visitor Information Centre has introduced the new 90-minute...
January 26, 2026
Designer’s garden haven to open for weekend
PRIVATELY owned and created by a well-known professional landscape designer, North Haven Garden promises plenty of leafy inspiration for all determined to make the...
January 25, 2026
Submissions closing soon for Festival of Art
TIME is of the essence for artists hoping to have their work featured in the Alfredton Rotary Festival of Art in March. Coinciding with Ballarat's...
January 23, 2026
Ballarat helps restore vision amid global aid cuts
THE Fred Hollows Foundation has thanked the Ballarat community for helping restore sight amid shrinking global aid budgets and growing risks for the most vulnerable. In...
January 22, 2026
A dawn of reflection as Ballarat marks Survival Day
ALL are invited to come together in a spirit of reflection and healing at Ballarat's Survival Day Dawn Ceremony this Monday 26 January. Lake Wendouree...
January 21, 2026
Pill testing saving lives
THE State Government has reported its fixed site pill testing service is reducing harm and saving lives, with cocaine and ketamine among the most...
January 18, 2026
Collaborators announced for debut Craft and Design Week
WHAT happens when a blacksmith joins forces with a decorative sculptor who explores the fragility of gypsum? Ballarat locals can find out later this year...
January 17, 2026
Sneak peek at Her Maj’s program
THE new year ahead is looking bright for lovers of live acts. Giving a sneak peak into what's in store for 2026, Her Majesty's Theatre...
January 16, 2026
Falconry school to take flight
AUSTRALIA'S first falconry school is among the new attractions set to be introduced at the Full Flight Birds of Prey Centre in Miners Rest. Expected...
January 16, 2026
Concert series offers chance to win
LIVE music isn't the only thing to enjoy about this year's Summer Sundays concert series at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Anyone who gets along can shape...
January 15, 2026
Leave early on extreme or catastrophic days: CFA
THE CFA is reminding residents that leaving early is the safest option on days of extreme or catastrophic fire risk. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan...
January 13, 2026
Teddies get a second outing in new book
KINDNESS changes the attitude of a troll in the latest children's book by Ballarat's Margaret Pym. Pym wrote, illustrated and self-published her first book, Tedville...
January 11, 2026
Floral flair fields funds for Uniting
THINGS got a bit rosier for local charity Uniting Ballarat recently, when it found itself on the receiving end of a $3000 donation from...
January 9, 2026
Best paw forward at puppy preschool
WHILE getting a new puppy is a bundle of joy, anyone with a dog will tell you pooch ownership entails a certain amount of...
January 9, 2026
$1.05m path project completes a missing link
RIGHT on cue, a cyclist giving a dog some on-lead exercise whisked past just as formalities were about to start at the opening of...
January 9, 2026
From beer to volleyball: seven drawcard events funded
SEVEN significant local events will share more than $82,000 under the latest round of funding announced through the City of Ballarat's Tourism Events Grant...
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