Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...
Hub to support First Nations entrepreneurs
A BUSINESS and cultural hub has opened in the centre of Ballarat, designed to help Victorian Aboriginal businesses, students and artists flourish. Minister for Employment...
Feedback wanted for social media education program
THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...
Water provider supports local
ROUND two of Central Highlands Water's community support program is now open for applications. The initiative aims to support local community groups, sporting clubs, events...
Remembering early gold miner activism
HISTORIAN Marjorie Theobald will be at the Eureka Centre next month exploring instances of gold miner activism that occurred before the Eureka Stockade. Despite the...
Retrospective exhibition remembers young artists legacy
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Koorie Heritage Trust are presenting the first display of retrospective works by the late Josh Muir. JXSH MVIR:...
Opera to spread Christmas joy
A ONE act opera which tells the story of the Three Wise Men travelling to Bethlehem will be performed at Buninyong Uniting Church next...
Have a cracking time at the Clunes Show
AFFORDABLE family fun is on offer this spring at the Clunes Agricultural Show, with free entry for children. Taking place on Saturday 16 November, the...
Old school opens doors for brigade fundraiser
THE Kingston Fire Brigade is inviting the community to take part in an open garden event to raise money for a new tanker. The owners...
Program upskilling regional healthcare workers
FEDERATION University researchers are helping to upskill regional and rural healthcare workers. Supported by funding from the Department of Education and Training, the Healthy Regions...
Discover hidden Chinese Australian history
HISTORIAN and senior lecturer Dr Sophie Loy-Wilson will be at Sovereign Hill uncovering the history of the Ballarat Chinese community through court cases on...
Student wins big for school library
INTERCLUB'S most recent Bookfest has raised funds for the organisation that supports adults with disabilities, as well as Dana Street Primary School. The event, which...
Wiggly good ambassador supports wildlife park
THE Big Red Car is rolling into the Ballarat Wildlife Park with Blue Wiggle, Lucia Field named the organisation's new conservation ambassador. The appointment is...
Sharing autistic women’s experiences through art
FEDERATION University Master of Visual Arts candidate, Vienna Drysdale Bischard, is celebrating her disability in her exhibition Autistic Artistic at the Post Office Gallery. On...
Plan to promote inclusivity and innovation
GRAMPIANS Health staff have celebrated the launch of their inaugural disability action plan. The document provides a framework for reducing and removing barriers experienced by...
Nominate a young First Nations leader
ANYONE can nominate a local young First Nations leader for a Ricci Marks Award. The award recognises the outstanding achievements of Victorian First Nations young...
Dignity for elders within independent living community
A NEW independent living community for First Nations elders has opened on Porter Street in Ballarat Central. The facility was a joint project between Ballarat...
The guitar’s evolution unveiled
GET ready to rock this month at the Art Gallery of Ballarat and discover more than forty guitars on loan from the United States...
Region to lead nature positive future
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has co-hosted the nature and climate positive forum with the G21 Geelong Region Alliance. More than 70 representatives from local...
Call out for blood and plasma donors
WITH demands for blood and plasma at record levels, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for people to become donors. The organisation is urging 100,000...
A fashionable fundraiser at the BMI
ENJOY fashion, high tea and good company at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this month. The fashion parade on Sunday 27 October is a fundraiser for...
Strategy aims to save lives
THE State Government is carrying out reform, including the Victorian Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy 2024-2034, to prevent Victorians from suiciding. The strategy is designed...
Fashion meets sustainability at Rare Trades centre
FOR the first time, patternmaker and fashion educator Andrea Streefkerk will be at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades sharing how to...
Castle transforms into wild west
A TASTE of the wild west is coming to Kryal Castle with the return of the Ballarat Rodeo. For the second time, Kryal Castle will...