March 25, 2025
Power upgrades will benefit regional Victorians
POWERCOR is poised to spend $81 million in rural and regional Victoria to improve the power supply and support a transition to clean energy. More...
March 24, 2025
Compassion and community for refugees
BUILDING community is important to Ballarat's Maureen Doonan. She is an advocate for refugees and people seeking asylum, fundraising and campaigning to provide practical support. Ms...
March 24, 2025
CresFest returns to share the joy of music
THE population of Creswick is set to double over the first weekend of April. More than three hundred performers including bands, soloists, circus acts, magicians...
March 23, 2025
Inspiring Loreto alumni recognised
THREE former Loreto College Ballarat students have been inducted as this year's Women in Time – Inspiring Alumni to celebrate International Women's Day. Mary Delahunty...
March 22, 2025
Athletes return from state championships
BALLARAT Little Athletics Centre has returned from the Little Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships at Casey Fields with six gold medals. The club...
March 22, 2025
Pianist returns for concert
THE first Piano for Pleasure concert of the year will include special guest and former student of Bronislaw Sozanski, Lewis Clark. Clark is in his...
March 21, 2025
Everybody belongs at Harmony Festival
THIS year's Harmony Fest is underway, celebrating Ballarat's diversity and multicultural groups' contributions to society. The initiative began in 2010 and includes celebrations on Harmony...
March 21, 2025
Marty Busch scores with new board
AN electronic scoreboard at Marty Busch Reserve's oval number two has been unveiled by Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and City of Ballarat mayor...
March 20, 2025
Choir welcomes young scholars
NICHOLAS Collins and Leif Taylor have been awarded choral scholarships for the Ballarat Anglican Cathedral choir. The scholars will join the choir for the year...
March 20, 2025
Ribbon cut on Bridge Mall redevelopment
THE more-than twenty-three-million-dollar redevelopment of the Bridge Mall was opened on Saturday with a community celebration. The redevelopment includes a landscaped entry, a portal to...
March 20, 2025
Renfree recommits to Miners for 2025
LOCAL talent Ned Renfree has recommitted to the Miners for the coming NBL1 South season. It will be Renfree's third season with the senior basketball...
March 18, 2025
Grants to benefit community groups
NOT-for-profit community groups, clubs and organisations are invited to apply for this year's City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants program. The program aims to strengthen...
March 17, 2025
Student excellence honoured at TAFE awards
THE Federation TAFE awards have celebrated 42 outstanding student achievers and educators. The event, which was held at the Mining Exchange, recognised recipients across 30...
March 17, 2025
Flood mitigation works start flowing
FLOOD mitigation works will soon begin in Cardigan Village and Miners Rest with a focus on upgrading stormwater systems, improving water flow management and...
March 16, 2025
Engagement opportunity for residents
A NEW City of Ballarat expo to be held at the Civic Hall this month will give residents and ratepayers an opportunity to engage...
March 16, 2025
Expo will help over-55s age well
THE City of Ballarat will host a new initiative later this month to provide information and resources to people aged 55 and over or...
March 14, 2025
More signings for the Miners
GUARD Luke Rosendale has re-signed with the Ballarat Miners men's squad for this year's NBL1 South season, while Ally Knights will join the women's...
March 14, 2025
School footy comp promotes respectful relationships
THE competition all about respect is returning for another year, with Ballarat's Loreto College and St Patrick's College taking on Geelong's Sacred Heart College...
March 14, 2025
Construction begins at events precinct
CONSTRUCTION of the Ballarat Major Events Precinct, which includes upgrades to Mars Stadium and the new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre, has begun. Mars Stadium's capacity...
March 13, 2025
Costa welcomed to Wendouree PS
LANDSCAPE architect and television presenter Costa Georgiadis has visited Wendouree Primary School to spend time with students and tour the school gardens. Mr Georgiadis visited...
March 13, 2025
Have your say on gardens’ future
THE City of Ballarat has released the draft Ballarat Botanical Gardens master plan for community feedback. The plan includes a 20-year vision for the gardens...
March 13, 2025
Reflecting on Ballarat’s car industry
CHANGE in Ballarat's car industry will be the focus of a Twilight Talk next week at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. The panel discussion will be...
March 12, 2025
New curator appointed at gallery
EMILY Wakeling has been appointed the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new curator. Ms Wakeling joined the gallery in January after relocating from Rockhampton Museum of...
March 11, 2025
Awards celebrate city’s heritage
APPLICATIONS are open for the National Trust of Australia Heritage Awards. The awards are supported by the City of Ballarat and recognise individuals and groups...
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