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July 25, 2025

Uncover opportunities at jobs expo

THE BGT Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo is returning to The Goods Shed today, Friday 25 July, with opportunities to explore careers, training, and...

July 23, 2025

Creative competition encourages recycling

THE City of Ballarat is calling on local school students to use their imagination and create an artwork that encourages the community to correctly...

July 22, 2025

School holiday fire safety reminder

BEFORE the school holidays come to an end, Victorian fire services are encouraging the community to practice their home fire escape plan. Everyone who lives...

July 22, 2025

Eligibility change allows more blood donations

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has confirmed changes to eligibility rules for blood and plasma donation which will allow more Australians to donate. Previous rules prevented...

July 20, 2025

Podcast celebrates 25 years of Arts Foundation

A NEW podcast by the Ballarat Arts Foundation is celebrating 25 years of the organisation. Podcast series 25 Years, 25 Artists premiered on Wednesday and...

July 20, 2025

Youth exhibition to explore identity

REGISTRATIONS for this year's The Y Ballarat Youth Art Exhibition are open. The 2025 theme is identity, and young people aged 12 to 25 and...

July 20, 2025

Program to bridge digital divide

A FREE program at Ballarat East Neighbourhood House will help women from refugee and multicultural backgrounds improve their digital skills. Funded by the Federal Government,...

July 19, 2025

Renal hub to improve patient outcomes

GRAMPIANS Health has transitioned to become an independent renal hub which will result in expanded services. Renal units in Ballarat and Horsham had previously operated...

July 18, 2025

Donation honours Janine’s legacy

ANOTHER significant contribution has been made to the Ballarat Foundation's Janine Owen Fund by her husband Tim Owen. The fund was set up in 2013...

July 17, 2025

Must-see Nordic films at Palace Regent

UNCOVER the best new cinema from the Nordic region at Palace Regent Cinema’s Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival. Running until Sunday 3 August, the lineup includes...

July 17, 2025

Nature stewards returns to Ballarat

THE nature stewards program is returning for its fourth year to empower community members to care for the environment. The initiative is a partnership between...

July 15, 2025

Fish stocked for school holiday fun

AHEAD of this school holidays, about 35,000 trout have been released into Victorian lakes by the state government. The initiative aims to provide families with...

July 14, 2025

STEM workshops inspire next generation

YOUNG people interested in learning about virtual reality, 3D game design, design and architectural modelling, and using digital systems to solve problems are invited...

July 13, 2025

Exploring folklore and the feminine

ARTIST, apprentice, tattoo artist and theatre set producer Chrissy Button is sharing works inspired by folklore and the feminine at Backspace Gallery. Daughters of Baba...

July 13, 2025

Bendix celebrates 70-year legacy

THIS year marks the seventieth anniversary of brake pad manufacturer Bendix in Australia, beginning operations in Ballarat in 1955. The organisation is set to commemorate...

July 12, 2025

Magical experience made more inclusive

FOR the first time, Sovereign Hill will be offering a sensory friendly version of Winter Wonderlights, making the iconic experience more accessible. Running from Monday...

July 11, 2025

World-class piano finds home at BMI

ROYAL South Street Society has welcomed the arrival of a Schimmel Konzert Grand K195 piano to be housed at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. The Margaret...

July 10, 2025

Uniform celebrates Country and community

THE Ballarat Miners took to the court last weekend in a First Nations uniform designed by Noongar Traditional Custodian, Shakira Winmar. The uniform celebrates Country,...

July 10, 2025

$970,000 road trial shows signs of failure

A RECENTLY completed road trial using a nanotechnology stabilising agent at Bald Hills is already showing signs of failure. The $970,000 trial conducted by the...

July 10, 2025

NAIDOC week looks to future leaders

NAIDOC week celebrations have been taking place across Ballarat this week with a flag raising ceremony and community day. The initiative runs until Sunday 13...

July 10, 2025

Alliance calls for collaboration with State Government

THE Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils, or GBAC, have met with Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos to advocate for collaboration between the two...

July 8, 2025

Uni increases impact ranking

FEDERATION University has been named within the top ten per cent of institutions globally for sustainable development. It was also among the top 25 universities...

July 7, 2025

Scholarships help students give back

APPLICATIONS for the next round of Youthrive Victoria's university and rural chances scholarships are open. Since 2011, the not-for-profit organisation has provided more than $2.75...

July 6, 2025

Campaigning for the electric switch

A NEW social media campaign from Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions, or BREAZE, is sharing the stories of Ballarat residents who have made...