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February 22, 2025

Game on at new netball courts

THE Alfredton Reserve netball project has been completed, with upgrades to two existing courts and the construction of a third. The reserve's two ageing courts...

February 22, 2025

Ed centre will train future doctors

DEAKIN University vice-chancellor Professor Iain Martin and dean of medicine Professor Gary Rogers have toured the Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment. The first completed building includes...

February 21, 2025

Open day promotes respect and understanding

BALLARAT'S Islamic community opened the doors of its mosque for Victorian Open Mosque Day last Saturday. Islam is the second-fastest growing religion in Australia, and...

February 21, 2025

Minister turns sod for recovery centre

MINISTER for Mental Health, Ageing and Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt has visited Ballarat to turn the first sod on Grampians Health's Youth Prevention and...

February 21, 2025

A fun day out for Keeley’s Cause

A CHARITY event organised by Rebel Ride Co will raise money for Keeley's Cause. The event, to be held on Saturday 8 March, will include...

February 21, 2025

Hub to help carers connect

ONE of eight Connect Centres around Victoria has opened in Ballarat to support the families and carers of people experiencing mental health and substance...

February 18, 2025

Nominate an outstanding woman

VICTORIANS are being asked to nominate outstanding women to become part of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Women from diverse backgrounds and age groups...

February 18, 2025

Brigades encouraged to apply for state champs

THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is encouraging members to compete in this year's State Firefighter Championships. The competition will be held in Mooroopna across two...

February 17, 2025

Uncover Ballarat’s past with collections program

THE Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections' 2025 program will be announced tonight, Friday 14 February, at the first Pecha Kucha event of the...

February 16, 2025

Personal alarm creator recognised for global impact

PAMELLA Taylor has always been a resourceful woman. In September 1957 she embarked on the trip of a lifetime, travelling in a Volkswagen Beetle with...

February 16, 2025

Clinic a leader in lung cancer treatment

GRAMPIANS Health's Rapid Access Lung Lesion Clinic, or RALLC, is leading research into lung cancer in Australia. The clinic was established in 2017 to address...

February 15, 2025

Conservation the focus of begonia festival

IT'S less than four weeks until this year's Ballarat Begonia Festival, which will feature free activities, entertainment and educational experiences. Now in its 73rd year,...

February 15, 2025

Cycling fundraiser benefits cancer patients

BALLARAT community cycling fundraising group the Velorats have launched this year's Murray to Moyne cycle relay campaign to raise money for Grampians Health. The 2025...

February 14, 2025

Taylor returns home

LOCAL Laura Taylor will return to the Ballarat Miners for this year's NBL1 season. Standing six feet tall, Taylor is a guard forward who has...

February 14, 2025

Saxons cycling for a cause

BALLARAT road cycling collective The Saxons are one of many groups preparing for another Cycle Classic this weekend, raising money for the Fiona Elsey...

February 14, 2025

Opening hearts, minds and mosques

BALLARAT'S Islamic community will open the doors to the local mosque as part of Victorian Open Mosque Day tomorrow. The Islamic Council of Victoria initiative...

February 12, 2025

Choir returns with Australian first

FOLLOWING their eighty-fifth anniversary season, the Australian Boys Choir is returning to Ballarat to perform Bach's St Mark Passion with Genesis Baroque. The performance will...

February 12, 2025

Keeping furry friends safe this summer

THE CFA and RSPCA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plan following significant fires this summer. The community is advised...

February 12, 2025

Bonus to help families head back to school

AS the new school year begins, the State Government is reminding families to use the school saving bonus to pay for uniforms, textbooks or...

February 10, 2025

Grab tickets to see netball’s best

TICKETS are on sale to see the Melbourne Vixens play in Ballarat as part of their pre-season Ballarat Blitz. Saturday 1 March and Sunday 2...

February 9, 2025

New partnership kicking goals

FEDERATION University Australia is teaming up with Melbourne City Football Club to launch a new Diploma of Business and Sports Management. The twelve-month course combines...

February 9, 2025

Satisfaction survey begins

A SIX-week community satisfaction survey has begun to help the City of Ballarat understand the experiences of the community. Some residents will receive a phone...

February 8, 2025

Reminiscing on 150 years of Her Maj

HER Majesty's Theatre Ballarat has stood on Lydiard Street since 1875 as a place of culture and entertainment. This year, the historic building celebrates 150...

February 8, 2025

Wehrung re-signs with two-year deal

GUARD Abbey Wehrung has re-signed with the Ballarat Miners on a two-year contract ahead of the NBL1 South season. Last year Wehrung averaged 20.4 points,...

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