National recognition for local photographer
LOCAL photography artist Sara Nash was a finalist in the University of Southern Queensland's inaugural Biennial Art Award. The award aimed to celebrate contemporary Australian...
Community supports Basketball Foundation
EARLIER this month the inaugural Basketball Ballarat Foundation golf day raised more than four thousand dollars to support local players. The competition saw 17 teams...
Centre celebrates special milestone
IT has been a year since the Y Ballarat’s Learn and Swim centre opened in Brown Hill providing a place for families to experience...
Campaign raising funds for native bird
THE Ballarat Wildlife Park had a special visitor who was promoting the protection of native bird, the Tawny Frogmouth. Colleen Fillippa, founder and director of...
Sky high opportunity for uni students
SPEECH pathology students from Federation University Australia have had the opportunity to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria. One student who worked with...
Businesses supported to use renewable energy
MORE support is available for Ballarat businesses hoping to reduce their emissions and costs with two programs on offer. The Business Renewable Buyers Group and...
Community says enough is enough
LAST Friday the Ballarat community gathered to remember the lives of Rebecca Young, Samantha Murphy and Hannah McGuire, and rally against men's violence towards...
Services to remember them
FINAL preparations are underway for Anzac Day services in Ballarat on 25 April. The Ballarat RSL's annual 6am dawn service will be on at the...
Local sporting partnership to continue
A PARTNERSHIP between Central Highlands Water and the Ballarat Miners which is about health, hydration and the environment is set to continue this year. The...
Special artefact reunited with family
WHEN Betty McGuinness found a military badge in her Eureka Street Garden more than twenty-five years ago, she knew it was something special. However, it...
Pianist to share talent
CELEBRATED recitalist, soloist and chamber musician Timothy Young is set to take to the stage at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts later this...
Escape into a world of adventure
QUESTS, adventure and mystery will be coming to Kryal Castle next weekend with Questival. This is the second time the event has been held and...
Women’s experiences focus of exhibition
SUSPENDED blue aprons tangled together make up a new exhibition by Dr Flossie Peitsche at the Eureka Centre. Apronstrings opened last Saturday, and the entangled...
One year of supporting train users
IT has been one year since Travellers Aid arrived at Ballarat Station, supporting passengers on their journey.
The organisation works to assist people with mobility...
Market to focus on environmental protection
THIS month's Smythesdale Country Market is set to be themed around Landcare and creating a thriving community. The event, to be held Saturday 20 April,...
Special artefact reunited with family
WHEN Betty McGuinness found a military badge in her Eureka Street Garden more than twenty-five years ago, she knew it was something special. However, it...
School announces STEM program
THE Ballarat Tech School has announced the launch of its inaugural Boys in STEM program. The launch follows the success of the school's flagship Girls...
Cup promises fast paced action
NEXT Saturday will see basketballers from around the region take part in the 3XCup Qualifier at Selkirk Stadium. The three-on-three format is played on a...
Strategy about walking together
HEALING country together has been revealed as the key theme of the City of Ballarat's draft biodiversity strategy. The draft strategy looks at the future...
Music sparks joy at CresFest
THE town of Creswick was a hive of activity over the weekend, as people from far and wide gathered for the town's annual folk...
Wrestling action underway
THE first Starrcast wrestling event to be held outside the United States started in Ballarat yesterday.
The four-day convention, funded by the state government, features...
Autumn at Maze House
SCHOOL holiday fun is back at Maze House in Newlyn North, with adventure, prizes and old school games on offer. The 30-year-old hedge maze is...
Fed Uni to counter revenue loss
FEDERATION University Australia has announced its Future Fed program which aims to move the institution onto a strong financial footing following a drop in...
Pyrenees’ best on show
THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...