June 4, 2024
Promoting regional railway safety
THE Federal Government has launched an advertising campaign to increase safety around regional railway crossings. The campaign aims to remind drivers about the risks of...
June 3, 2024
Blood reserves at critical levels
AN immediate call for blood donors has been issued by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood as the reserves of most types drop to critical levels. Unless...
June 1, 2024
Federation keeps young uni ranking
FEDERATION University has been positioned in the top fifteen per cent of young institutions in the Times Higher Education young university rankings. The uni was...
May 31, 2024
Football netball club scores new board
BUNINYONG Football Netball Club is set to receive a new scoreboard with $130,000 of funding allocated to the club in the state government's budget. The...
May 31, 2024
Looking back on Heritage Fest
BALLARAT'S ten-day Heritage Festival concluded for another year on Sunday, with more than twenty-five thousand attendees. The event is expected to contribute $2 million to...
May 30, 2024
Clinic to inspire future soccer stars
THE community is invited to take part in a free soccer skills session at St Patrick's College tomorrow organised by Liverpool Football Club's International...
May 30, 2024
The tradition of women in art
WOMEN and the arts in central Victoria will be the focus of a talk by Dr Juliette Peers at the Eureka Centre next week. Her...
May 30, 2024
Busting myths of the corset
THIS evening at the Australian Centre for Goldrush Collections, Dr Sarah Bendall will be unpacking the history of the corset from the courts of...
May 30, 2024
Building a resilient business community
BALLARAT's business community gathered on Wednesday at Commerce Ballarat's annual networking event, Business Day Out. The major theme of the event was facing and overcoming...
May 30, 2024
Northern sewer reaches milestone
THE Ballarat north trunk sewer project has reached a new milestone with seventy five percent of installation complete. In total, 750 meters of pipeline has...
May 29, 2024
Decorated chef to judge spud comp
DO you know how to cook the perfect spud? Head along to the Dean Hall and Mechanics' Institute's big spud dinner next month, where owner...
May 28, 2024
New legacy for public speaking comp
LEGACY'S junior public speaking competition is back for another year where students aged twelve to fourteen will compete and develop their oral communication skills The...
May 27, 2024
Hospital appeal for saving lives
GRAMPIANS Health has launched its 'give local, for care, close to home' tax appeal which will support the purchase of priority medical equipment. The launch...
May 27, 2024
Trading uni studies for tools
TWENTY-three-year-old Caleb Smith recently made an intriguing transition from being a third-year psychology student to pursuing a pre-apprenticeship in building and construction. Following the recommendation...
May 24, 2024
Honouring people of the avenue
TAKE a step back in time at the Ballarat Avenue of Honour this Sunday with a series of events to highlight its significance. Held at...
May 24, 2024
Sewer pipeline halfway
CONSTRUCTION on the Ballarat Southern Trunk Sewer Project remains on schedule, with installation in the Smythes Creek area recently reaching the halfway point. The pipeline...
May 24, 2024
Taking steps to prevent violence
THE City of Ballarat is putting several measures in place to prevent violence against women in the region and is calling for other businesses,...
May 24, 2024
locomotives on local tracks
GET ready to roll this weekend as vintage steam trains take to the railways lines in and around Ballarat. Today marks the start of a...
May 24, 2024
Raising the flag for visibility and safety
LAST Friday was the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, or IDAHOBIT day, and community members gathered around the progress pride flag flying...
May 24, 2024
Funding for Hospice Care
A DONATION of two thousand dollars has been presented to Ballarat Hospice Care by the Ballarat Commandery of the Order of St John of...
May 24, 2024
Back-to-back win for family business
OSCAR'S Hotel and Cafe have won the Best Hotel award for Pub Style Accommodation for the second year in a row at Australian Hotels...
May 23, 2024
Eureka! Gardens will get new plan
A CONSERVATION management Plan is being developed for Ballarat's historic Eureka Stockade Gardens. The gardens are considered to be the site of the 1854 Eureka...
May 23, 2024
Looking back on racing history
GO back in time at the Ballarat Turf Club with a heritage race day showcasing the history of the organisation. The event to be held...
May 21, 2024
‘Everyone’s a winner’ in world heritage bid
THE bid to have the Victorian Goldfields listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site will be discussed at the Eureka Centre later this month. City...
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