October 6, 2025
Study uncovers bird-litter interactions
A NEW study by Federation University PhD candidate Hannah Faraone is highlighting the often-harmful interactions between birds and litter. The study examines behaviours such as...
October 5, 2025
Central Highlands Water projects, staff named Victorian finalists
FOUR Central Highlands Water projects and staff members have been named as finalists in the Australian Water Association Victorian Water Awards. Technical officer network assets...
October 4, 2025
Municipality seeks views on gambling harm
THE community is invited to shape the future of gambling harm prevention across the City of Ballarat. The municipality's gambling harm prevention taskforce is asking...
October 3, 2025
Behind the scenes: The volunteers that drive Royal South Street
EACH year, thousands of performing artists take to the stage across Ballarat in Australia's oldest and longest running eisteddfod. However, it is the more than...
September 29, 2025
Community joins police remembrance after Porepunkah tragedy
VICTORIAN Police Officers and community members gathered at St Peter’s Anglican Church today to recognise National Police Remembrance Day. Held annually on 29 September, the...
September 27, 2025
Free sanitary products at attractions, libraries, health centres
THREE new sanitary product vending machines at Sovereign Hill will assist women and girls visiting the outdoor museum. The free pad and tampon vending machines...
September 25, 2025
Plan aims to prevent violence
A REBRANDED organisation will help the Ballarat community prevent violence against women. Respect Ballarat, formally known as the saturation model, has been launched by the...
September 1, 2025
Sleep program supports families
THE City of Ballarat's Sleep and Settling Program is helping families and carers with evidence-based settling strategies. Molly Di Cato and her husband Frank were...
August 29, 2025
Students to pedal in push against violence
ST Patrick's College students will be getting back on their bikes for the second annual Break the Cycle event. The 24-hour spin-cycle fundraiser will be...
August 25, 2025
Training provider up for top award
FEDERATION TAFE has been named a finalist in the large training provider of the year category in this year's Victorian Training Awards. The category looks...
August 25, 2025
Inaugural group to combat loneliness
CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for community members to join the inaugural Social Inclusion Action Group. The community-led initiative aims to improve social connection...
August 24, 2025
Funds to support Forest Hill project
THE Federal and State governments have announced joint funding for Central Highlands Water's Forest Hill Water Supply Connection Project. The $600,000 will allow Central Highlands...
August 24, 2025
New FOGO service to transform waste
IN a little over two months, households within the City of Ballarat will be able to turn their food waste and garden clippings into...
August 24, 2025
Creativity blooms at arts afternoon
STUDENTS, families and teachers from Newington Primary School have gathered to celebrate creativity at an inaugural family arts afternoon. Held at the school last Wednesday,...
August 22, 2025
One year of Orange Sky’s fresh outlook in Ballarat
AN organisation that helps people experiencing homelessness access a safe place to do laundry is celebrating one year in Ballarat. Orange Sky marked its first...
August 22, 2025
Motel named state’s best
BALLARAT'S Sovereign Park Motor Inn has been named the best motel in the state at the Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence. The announcement was made...
August 18, 2025
City grant programs open now
APPLICATIONS are open for two of the City of Ballarat's grant programs. Community groups can apply for the City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants...
August 18, 2025
Pilot programs to create cultural safety in ED
TWO Grampians Health staff members have been awarded a grant to research how the emergency department can be made culturally safer for First Nations...
August 18, 2025
Young people embrace mind, body festival
AN event organised by BGT Jobs and Training allowed young people to experience taro reading, sound bowl healing, meditation, reiki, and journalling last...
August 14, 2025
Donation brings stroke coordinator to the region
A DONATION from the River Birch Foundation will allow stroke patients at Grampians Health Ballarat to receive enhanced care. A full-time stroke...
August 14, 2025
All invited to skate day out
MEMBERS of Ballarat Roller Derby League are inviting the community to put some skates on and enjoy a family day out. The event is...
August 12, 2025
Collaboration central to waterway strategy
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is renewing its Regional Waterway Strategy which will guide investment over the next decade. The new strategy will aim to...
August 11, 2025
Presentations to reveal lost trades
RESEARCHERS, practitioners, creatives and people who think deeply will be at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections this month sharing their ideas. Each presenter...
August 10, 2025
Grant backs gigs at Kilderkin
KILDERKIN Distillery will continue to host live music gigs after receiving a grant from the State Government's 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund. The venue...
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