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...
January 8, 2026
Heritage feature restored after smash
A PROUD part of Ballarat's heritage past has been restored to its former glory after a car crash in June of 2024. The north balustrade...
January 7, 2026
Ballarat Jazz Club
THERE are few souls that cannot be soothed, or uplifted, by being immersed in some jazz music. This makes the Ballarat Jazz Club a friend...
January 6, 2026
Aviation treasure trove welcoming visitors, members
IT'S been in Ballarat since the early 1980s but many locals have yet to check out the collection of treasures to be found at...
January 5, 2026
Empowering people one signature at a time
BECOMING a Justice of the Peace came as second nature for Ballarat's Wayne Jones. Mr Jones and his fellow JPs are called on to witness...
January 2, 2026
Hit the water with one of Australia’s oldest inland sailing clubs
BALLARAT Yacht Club is set to enjoy a full program of sailing as it looks ahead to hosting a major national event at Easter. The...
January 2, 2026
City counts down to water polo first
COME mid-January, members of the Ballarat Water Polo Club will be back in the pool after a brief Christmas break, with their sights firstly...
December 27, 2025
CWA combatting social isolation; scones optional
FOR decades the CWA has been playing an important role in the community, and that role may just be more relevant than ever. Combatting social...
December 18, 2025
Sebas welcomes $10.9M community hub
DIGNITARIES and residents have come together to celebrate the opening of Sebastopol Community Hub's new state-of-the art Vickers Street Community Hub and Vickers...
December 17, 2025
Neighbourhood houses campaigning to keep their doors open
BALLARAT East and Ballan neighbourhood houses are among many urging people to support the Keep Our Doors Open campaign demanding increased funding for the...
December 15, 2025
Uptick in region’s home battery uptake
THE number of Ballarat electorate households with a home battery installed is increasing alongside the Federal Government's roll-out of the Cheaper Home Batteries program. The...
December 14, 2025
Nature stewards program growing
REGISTRATIONS have opened for Ballarat's Nature Stewards initiative that is returning for two programs in autumn and spring 2026. Delivered in partnership between the City...
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