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April 19, 2024

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...

April 19, 2024

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...

April 19, 2024

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...

April 18, 2024

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...

April 18, 2024

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...

April 17, 2024

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...

April 17, 2024

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...

April 15, 2024

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...

April 14, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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,...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 12, 2024

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...

April 11, 2024

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...

April 11, 2024

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...

April 11, 2024

Relaxing afternoon in historic church

THIS Sunday marks the next candlelit soiree at Buninyong Uniting Church which promises to be an afternoon of relaxing music and community. Set in a...

April 11, 2024

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...

April 11, 2024

Local distillery hosts pilot program

A PILOT course by the Australian Distillers Association was held at Kilderkin Distillery in Ballarat last week. The introduction to distillery safety course aimed to...

April 9, 2024

Retro & rock at the BMI

A NIGHT of rock and retro music is coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this April. The Shindig will feature three bands, the Hideaways, the...

April 8, 2024

Grant funds new tech

THE Probus Club of Begonia City has purchased a new computer for the organisation after receiving a grant from the Community Bank Buninyong. The computer...