September 9, 2021
Designer set for school makeover
AS part of this year’s State budget it was announced that Forest St Primary School was getting a more than five and-a-half-million-dollar upgrade. Now, as...
September 2, 2021
Wet spring could bring grassfire risk
THE Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a wet and warm spring, and emergency services warn the weather could bring an increased risk of grassfires...
August 26, 2021
Lambs sold for cancer research
TEN lambs were sold on Tuesday to raise money for ongoing cancer research. Mount Mercer grazier Denis Banks collaborated with the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research...
August 20, 2021
Reservoirs runneth over
RESERVOIRS in Ballarat have benefited from an increase in rainfall over recent months. Lal Lal Reservoir is spilling for the second year in a row,...
August 19, 2021
Johno’s job ad on a hire-level
WINTER Valley-based power gardening tools company Jono & Johno are hiring an operations manager to be the “Rick to our Morty. The Batman to...
August 14, 2021
Young leaders focus on homeless
EMERGING community leaders have recognised homelessness as one of the biggest issues Ballarat is facing. Now, local leadership program Future Shapers is targeting the issue...
August 12, 2021
Sewer flows under CBD
THE twenty-five-million-dollar Ballarat sewer build has reached an important part in its progress with over four hundred metres of pipe installed under Peel Street,...
August 6, 2021
Highlands LLEN leader departs
AFTER eight years in the role, Highlands Local Learning and Employment Network executive officer Jannine Bennet will retire in September. Highlands LLEN offers a range...
August 5, 2021
Rent relief for businesses back
THE State Government is set to provide assistance to small and medium-sized Victorian businesses following the latest round of COVID-19 related lockdown. Last Wednesday, the...
August 3, 2021
Upgrade for key back road
ROAD safety is the focus of new Federal Government funding. As part of the Black Spot program, $360,000 will be spent on a number of...
August 2, 2021
Mining talks focus on history
FEDERATION University is celebrating 151 years of mining in Central Victoria. The School of Mines Ballarat, now part of the university, was launched in 1870...
July 31, 2021
Elaine tower switched on
ELAINE is getting a signal boost, with a new Telstra small cell tower aiming to bring dedicated mobile coverage into the town. The community on...
July 29, 2021
Firefighters wanted
RECRUITMENT is open for people looking for work in fire management. Forest Fire Management Victoria is taking applications for project firefighters and forest and fire...
July 16, 2021
Inspiring breakfast and book launch
EXTRAORDINARY stories will be told over breakfast next Friday at 6.30am at the Regent Cinema. Dr Richard Harris, who played a major role in the...
July 10, 2021
Enchanting dance for Grimm fairytale
THE Brothers Grimm classic fairytale Snow-White and Rose-Red is coming to town in the form of a new dance show. Spark Productions is holding a...
July 1, 2021
Dog disease detected in Victoria
TOP vets are warning to be on the lookout for signs of a new dog disease after a Horsham hound, which came from the...
June 30, 2021
Eclectic duo hits the road
KINO Motel are packing their bags and heading on a regional tour. The Melbourne band will be taking their grit pop sound to Ballarat, Kyneton...
June 24, 2021
New trees mean works nearly over
EXTENSIVE and long running roadworks on the Midland Highway between Buninyong and Elaine are set to come to an end soon, and with that...
June 24, 2021
Walk to support Tamil family
HUNDREDS of people participated in a walk on 20 June to raise awareness for the plight of refugees, led by one man carrying eighteen-and-a-half...
June 17, 2021
School wins reconciliation award
YUILLE Park Community College has been recognised for its work embedding Indigenous culture into its curriculum. The college recently received the HART Award, which stands...
June 13, 2021
A tale of courage and hope
DR SUNDRAM Sivamalai understands childhood deprivation and trauma better than most people. Now, he’s decided to tell his story in an autobiography, One Dream Four...
June 7, 2021
Tuning in to mental health
TWO blokes are doing their best to tackle some of life’s biggest social problems. Justin ‘Thommo’ Thompson and Jared ‘Shooter’ McGavin host a radio show...
June 1, 2021
Pairing pinot and game with Ford
“THERE’S the lovers and the haters of pinot,” said renowned chef Peter Ford. Now in an attempt to unify the perfect pair, the culinary expert...
June 1, 2021
Volunteer receives highest recognition
BEAUFORT Apex Club have named their newest life member. Chris ‘Listo’ Liston has been a passionate member of Apex for 20 years and is widely...
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