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June 13, 2024

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...

June 11, 2024

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...

June 11, 2024

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...

June 10, 2024

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...

June 8, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 7, 2024

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...

June 6, 2024

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...

June 6, 2024

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...

June 6, 2024

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...

June 5, 2024

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...

June 5, 2024

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...

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

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 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 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

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...