May 9, 2025
Art Space show walks line between beauty & danger.
FOR multidisciplinary artist Annelise Serena Belladonna, art is a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. The 25-year-old founder of Atropa Studios' first solo exhibition, Belladonna,...
May 9, 2025
Lions welcome challenge against league benchmark
REDAN coach Gary Learmonth says he is looking forward to seeing the young Lions embrace the challenge of facing top BFNL side Melton on...
May 9, 2025
New-look Roosters defence wins plaudits following tough win
NORTH Ballarat coach Annie McCartin says she is proud of how her players responded to their first loss of the season, after surviving a...
May 2, 2025
Sleeping bags, tents sought for rough sleepers
AS Ballarat's Rough Sleepers Fundraiser approaches, organisers have said the need for donations of sleeping bags and tents is greater than ever. An annual event,...
May 2, 2025
Lions win a platform to build on
REDAN coach Ashlee Smith believes a breakthrough win against East Point last Saturday will breed confidence in the playing group. After a pair of close...
May 2, 2025
Good early signs for Swans
BALLARAT coach Ash Baker believes the Swans still have plenty of upside despite their ultra-encouraging start to the 2025 BFNL season. The young Swans set...
April 25, 2025
Roosters aim to reboundas team chemistry builds
NORTH Ballarat coach Clint Proctor is preaching patience as the Roosters negotiate a testing start to the 2025 BFNL season. The Roosters, who clash with...
April 25, 2025
Plenty of scope for improvement, says East coach
THE most pleasing aspect of East Point's 3-0 start to the season for coach Joe Carmody is understanding the Kangaroos' best is still to...
April 25, 2025
Digital upskilling underway for hospital workforce
A NEW pilot program aimed at enhancing the digital skills of health sector workers has been rolled out at Grampians Health. Supported by the State...
April 20, 2025
Podcast has chance to persuade critics, audiences
A BALLARAT National Theatre-produced podcast is in line for international honours. Inspired by the Jane Austen novel, the Persuasion Podcast – directed by Liana Emmerson...
April 19, 2025
Residents shape road safety upgrades
THE State Government has praised input from the Buninyong Road Safety Committee in shaping a pair of road safety upgrades to be undertaken in...
April 18, 2025
McLean praises Lakers’ resilience in tough win over Melton
THE 2025 version of Lake Wendouree is still a work in progress, but A-grade netball coach Courtney McLean spotted some encouraging signs in the...
April 18, 2025
Coalition promises $1 million for City Oval upgrade
REDAN Football Netball Club has welcomed a Liberal Party election pledge of $1 million to upgrade Ballarat's historic City Oval if they form Federal...
April 18, 2025
Redan aiming to bounce back in Good Friday blockbuster
REDAN coach Gary Learmonth believes a standalone clash on Good Friday against Sunbury will give his side exposure to some finals-like atmosphere, with a...
April 11, 2025
Goalkicking milestone nice, but Bessell covets more flag success
DARLEY'S Kim Bessell has notched up plenty of personal accolades and milestones during her football career. But it's team success and premierships that the Devils'...
April 11, 2025
New-look Cobras seesigns of improvement
BACCHUS Marsh's netballers can see light at the end of the tunnel, with a new coach and some handy recruits underpinning a renewed optimism...
April 11, 2025
Baker praises young Swans’ intensity in round one draw
WHILE he fully expects Ballarat's young list to have its ups and downs this season, new Swans coach Ash Baker could not have been...
April 9, 2025
Opera company returns to Creswick
LYSTER Opera – Victoria's regional touring opera company – will make a grand return to the Creswick Town Hall next month with its stirring...
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