December 9, 2021
Photo prize winners praised
THE winners of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s major prizes have been announced. On Saturday, the Martin Kantor Portrait Prize for a portrait of a...
December 9, 2021
Local guide to the giving season
GETTING your Christmas shopping list sorted? Local producers and retailers are banding together to spread the good word of supporting local. From clothing, to accessories,...
December 7, 2021
Regional tour for national queens
DRAG queen royalty is heading to town next year as part of a regional Australia tour. Powerhouse performers Art Simone and Etcetera Etcetera will do...
December 7, 2021
Community works together to control pest plant
RESIDENTS in Staffordshire Reef are being encouraged to join in the battle against one of the country’s worst weeds. Owners of several properties are working...
December 7, 2021
Input on aged care sought
A REVIEW of the Golden Plains Shire’s aged and disability services is underway. Known as a ‘best value review’, the move came after a behind...
December 3, 2021
Stepping up to support youth
A YOUTH mentoring program was launched at Clunes Neighbourhood House last week. Clunes is one of three national locations delivering the Ladder Project Foundation’s Step...
December 2, 2021
Other rail gates returned
HERITAGE advocates rejoice, the Humffray Street North rail gates have been reinstalled after going through successful restoration. The non-functional gates were removed in July for...
December 2, 2021
New pooch park opened
NOW you can let the dogs out at the region’s newest off the leash puppy park in Buninyong’s James Reserve. The ribbon was cut on...
December 2, 2021
Herbert to helm the Miners
FORMER Australian Gems under-nineteens coach David Herbert will take the reins of the Ballarat Miners Women’s team for the upcoming NBL1 South season. Herbert brings...
December 1, 2021
No decision on memorial centre – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
TRUSTEES of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial will have a chance to present an in-depth plan for an interpretive centre at the site,...
November 20, 2021
Closer look at mental health battles
BALLARAT Community Health Services and On The Low Down are once again joining forces for an online mental health event SO WHAT NOW?, exploring...
November 12, 2021
Y spread Christmas joy
SEVEN years ago, then nineteen-year-old Jessy Malham was determined to see as many disadvantaged young people as possible experience the joy of receiving gifts...
November 12, 2021
Funding for crime prevention
BALLARAT has received State Government funding for local projects designed to prevent crime in the region. State members announced last week $700,000 is available for...
November 4, 2021
Live music’s return a success
MUSIC lovers from across the region and beyond were treated to a special night on Saturday, with Play On Victoria street party outside of...
October 31, 2021
New stations for niche markets
TWO new radio stations are launching in Ballarat, bringing country hits and dance tunes to the airwaves. Managing director at Phaze Broadcasting Michael Matters has...
October 27, 2021
Live music set to return
REGIONAL artists, musicians and venues have been given a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel with the State Government’s announcement...
October 27, 2021
Program for parents battling cancer
ON 29 October, Canteen will hold its major fundraising event, National Bandana Day, with the aim of raising money for programs like the new...
October 14, 2021
CFA pushes fire preparedness
THE CFA is warning Victorians to start preparing their homes for bushfire season. The state’s seasonal outlook forecasts a wet spring, leading to strong grass...
October 2, 2021
Month-long challenge for a cause
PARKINSON’S Victoria is encouraging people to get behind those living with the condition this October. The 27forParkinson’s challenge was created to show support for the...
September 30, 2021
MP calls out for housing partners
EIGHTY million dollars has been set aside for development opportunities in the social and affordable housing space in Ballarat. The new funding is part of...
September 22, 2021
Lockdown ending in Ballarat
THE City of Ballarat will exit lockdown at midnight tonight. The city entered a seven-day lockdown on Wednesday, 15 September after a number of positive...
September 17, 2021
City embraces solar energy
SOLAR panels have been installed on three key centres across Ballarat. The municipal sites include Girrabanya Integrated Children’s Centre, Sebastapol Library, and Wendouree Children’s Centre...
September 15, 2021
New exposure sites, three active cases
THERE are currently three active cases of COVID-19 in Ballarat listed on the State Government’s Department of Health website. They come as Premier Daniel Andrews...
September 12, 2021
Slam dunk for pro gamer
A TRAILBLAZER in his own right, Meason Camille is proving he belongs in the NBA 2K League. Born in Ballarat, Camille is the first Australian...
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