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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Championing inclusion for disabled women
HEIDI Biggin unexpectedly acquired a disability in 2010 after she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. It sometimes affects her speech and balance, and...
Creatives celebrated through school initiative
THE St Patrick's College Flanagan Art Prize has received more than 200 entries from across Australia. The exhibition, which will include 98 shortlisted works, will...
Grant to improve regional health outcomes
THE Grampians Health nursing and midwifery-led research team have received a Victorian Nurses and Midwives Trust major grant to investigate the patient care and...
Loong added to Heritage Register
BALLARAT'S processional dragon Loong has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its cultural and historical significance. Loong was purchased to celebrate the 60-year...
Conservation blooms at Begonia Festival
BALLARAT's Begonia Festival begins tomorrow with thousands of people expected to attend the three-day event at the Botanical Gardens. This year's festival will centre around...