July 4, 2025
Cafs awarded financial counselling grant
CAFS has received $900,000 in State Government funding to launch a Financial Wellness Hub for regional Victorians. The organisation, which offers wellbeing support services to...
July 4, 2025
Moth to illuminate the sky throughout
A GIANT Bogong moth will soon light up Lydiard Street as a symbol of sustenance, survival and interconnectedness. The artwork will be located at the...
July 3, 2025
Tradie network event helps peers connect
TRADIES from across the region have gathered at Ballarat North Sports Club to make connections and meet industry leaders. The Ballarat Tradie Network event was...
July 3, 2025
Find joy in journalling
Artist Tegan Crosbie will be sharing the art of junk journalling this month as part of Ballarat Winter Festival. Crosbie will host two creative sessions...
July 3, 2025
Zero per cent rate rise approved – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors unanimously voted for a zero per cent average rate rise at June's council meeting. The cost-of-living measure is part of the...
July 2, 2025
Panel to review State’s owners corp rules
THE State Government has announced an independent panel will review the Owners Corporation Act to ensure it is fair and efficient. One in four Victorians...
July 2, 2025
Drought taskforce aims to guide future relief
PREMIER Jacinta Allan visited Ballarat last Friday for the third meeting of the State Government's drought response taskforce. Ms Allan is the chair of the...
July 1, 2025
Protect your water meter from frost
CENTRAL Highlands Water staff are urging the community to protect water meters from frost this winter. Frosts can freeze or burst water meters, and to...
July 1, 2025
Red bandage sparks conversations around blood donation
BLOOD and plasma donors have become easier to recognise with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood permanently replacing its white arm bandages with branded red bandages. The...
June 30, 2025
Epicure vocalist brings nostalgia in new album
FORMER Epicure lead vocalist Juan Alban is celebrating the release of his third solo album with a show at Ballarat Trades Hall. Alban's Guilt Zone...
June 30, 2025
Municipality seeks to increase community engagement
CITY of Ballarat staff are seeking residents' feedback on the draft Community Engagement Policy. The current policy was adopted in 2021, and the review aims...
June 29, 2025
University increases support for neurodivergent students
FEDERATION University is increasing support provided to neurodivergent students with low sensory spaces, a toolkit for staff and students, support for neurodiverse student clubs,...
June 28, 2025
Contract termination called ‘reactive’, ‘unfair’
MEMBERS of the Victorian Socialists Ballarat and Free Palestine Ballarat have called the termination of the Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE) group's...
June 28, 2025
Dry July campaign will support wellness centre
BRIGHTLY dressed Englishman Peter Willis has been named this year's Grampians Health Dry July ambassador. He has called Australia home since 1987, but on a...
June 26, 2025
Nourishment nooks supporting students
NOURISHMENT Nooks across Federation University's campuses are providing relief to students who face cost of living pressures. The facilities offer free food, hygiene products and...
June 26, 2025
Miners home games relocated
CONTINUED roof leaks at Selkirk Stadium have forced the relocation of all remaining home games in the NBL1 South season to the Buxton Minderdome. The...
June 24, 2025
Small steps to protect waterways
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority staff are encouraging residents to protect local waterways like the Yarrowee, Leigh, Moorabool and Barwon rivers by undertaking six actions. Community...
June 23, 2025
Glowing tram back on track
BALLARAT'S night tram will be returning to the tracks as part of the city's Winter Festival, glowing through the Botanical Gardens precinct. Attendees can take...
June 23, 2025
Market to showcase small businesses
INDEPENDENT designers, artists and creators will gather at the Mining Exchange next month to celebrate small business and ethical trading. The Design Exchange Market includes...
June 21, 2025
Young speakers leave lasting legacy
SOME of the region's best public speakers have gathered at Legacy House, Ballarat to take part in the annual Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition. The...
June 21, 2025
Warm up with Winter Fest
BALLARAT Winter Festival is returning, with the addition of a Spiegeltent offering a program of entertainment throughout July. It will be located opposite the ice-skating...
June 20, 2025
Showgrounds open at Mount Rowan
THE new Ballarat Showgrounds site has officially opened, and is set to host this year’s Ballarat Show following a hiatus in 2024. The new showgrounds...
June 20, 2025
Support network stands with refugees on world day and beyond
REFUGEE Week is underway in Ballarat with a range of events and activities to promote greater awareness around refugees and the issues they face. The...
June 19, 2025
Students embrace sustainability
A NEW Central Highlands Water Choose Tap water fountain has been installed at Invermay Primary School. The fountain aims to encourage students to refill reusable...
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