New high for jumping champ
WENDOUREE Athletics Club high jumper Yual Reath has become the thirteenth best in the world after taking out the Oceania Athletics Championships in Suva,...
Donation gives light to club
THE Woady Warriors' young netballers now have a flood light to train under at Smythesdale thanks to donations from local businesses. The 600-watt flood light...
New faces join heritage committee
NINE people have been appointed to the City of Ballarat's Ballarat Heritage Advisory Committee. The committee is an advocacy platform for community members relating to...
Milestone for football umps
THE Ballarat Football Umpires Association has celebrated the registration of four hundred umpires. This is the first time the club has seen such registration levels,...
Warming winter fest fun revealed
GET your coats and scarves ready, it's nearly time for Ballarat Winter Festival. Beginning on Saturday 29 June and running until Sunday 21 July, there...
Heritage jersey highlights landmarks
THE Ballarat Miners have collaborated with the City of Ballarat to create their Heritage Round uniform. The design uses artwork by Ben Sanders, which is...
Students do it for Dolly
TWO students from Ballarat Grammar have led an initiative to raise awareness about bullying and the story of Dolly Everett. Dolly died of suicide at...
Changing lives through conversation
WILLIAM Dobell said the most important step veterans can take is to speak up. "Talk, someone will listen," he said. "Always talk." Mr Dobell has been...
Winter market embraces diversity
CELEBRATE the cold winter months at Barkly Square with the annual Winter Wonderland market. The event, organised by centre operator BGT Jobs and Training, will...
Plan to reduce transport emissions
THE Federal Government is seeking feedback on options for governments, business and the community to reduce emissions in the transport sector. The Transport and Infrastructure...
Ten years of CDoc
THIS month marks the tenth anniversary of the Castlemaine Documentary Festival, which is to be held in Australia's oldest continuously running mainland cinema, the...
Clinical trials close to home
REGIONAL cancer patients can access phase one clinical trials in Ballarat. Grampians Health are hosting oncology clinical trials organised by medical oncologist Dr Lizzie Lim...
Top ranking for young horse rider
BALLARAT Grammar Year 7 student Amelia Maree is in the top 50 young dressage riders in the world after two podium finishes. Amelia placed at...
Feedback on future industry
THE community is being asked to provide feedback on the City of Ballarat's draft Industrial Land Strategy. The strategy aims to help the region use...
City up for top award
BALLARAT has been announced as a Victoria's Top Tourism Town awards finalist. Ballarat is against Echuca, Mildura, Shepparton, Werribee and Warrnambool for the award. This is...
Dragon boat festival for unity
THE Chinese Professionals Club of Australia and the Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat are inviting the community to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival next...
Life returns to redeveloped library
THE redeveloped Ballarat Library was officially opened this week, and staff are already reporting that hundreds of people are attending its weekly programs. Funded with...
Fairytale finish for jousting champion
BALLARAT'S Renae Marisma has won the Australia Jousting Championship at Kryal Castle after defeating Phillip Leitch in the deciding round. Marisma was one of eight...
Recognising young change-makers
APPLICATIONS are open for the City of Ballarat's youth awards which recognise outstanding young people aged twelve to twenty-five. The awards are designed to celebrate...
Comp for enviro awareness
WEDNESDAY was World Environment Day and to celebrate, members of Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions announced the winners of their annual children's writing...
Airport strategy ready to take off
THE Ballarat Airport Strategy and Master Plan is open for community review. The plan was informed by almost 200 community submissions and 50 submissions from...
Designs released for station upgrade
THE State Government has released early designs for accessibility upgrades to Ballarat Station. The $50 million upgrade will include a pedestrian overpass with passenger lifts...
An enchanting evening of music
AN Enchanted Evening of music is heading to the Civic Hall next month. The concert is a collaboration between Lianmeng AusChina Senior Choir and the...
Historic stage comp to shine
ROYAL South Street returns next month as the oldest eisteddfod in Australia, and one which allows performers to learn and flourish. The competition will officially...