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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...