Future construction leaders recognised
MASTER Builders Victoria’s Regional Apprentice Awards were held in Ballarat last week with three local apprentices recognised.
The awards ceremony was one of five across...
Fireworks moved to NYE despite confusion – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
AT the City of Ballarat's first ordinary council meeting of the year, a majority of councillors voted to move the municipal fireworks display to...
Funding to protect Yarrowee
THE Buninyong Landscape Alliance with the Yarrowee Leigh Catchment Group are set to receive more than seven hundred thousand dollars in funding.
An announcement confirming...
Sewer project underway
THE Ballarat southern trunk sewer project by Central Highlands Water has begun in the city’s west.
The works aim to ensure the wastewater needs of...
Donations foster community spirit
WENDOUREE Neighbourhood Centre have received a series of donations from Midlands Golf Club that'll be used at the community organisation's Grove site.
Midlands Gold Club...
Cycling fundraiser gets ready to roll
LAST Sunday the Velorats launched this year's Murray to Moyne cycle relay campaign with the aim of raising funds for Grampians Health’s child and...
TAFE celebrates high achievers
LAST week Federation University TAFE celebrated its outstanding achievers with an awards ceremony at the Mining Exchange. The event saw 40 winners announced across 33...
Begonias ready to bloom
BALLARAT’s annual Begonia Festival is back for another year with three days of fun on offer for the community this weekend. The free event will...
New partnership for egg hunt
EASTER fun is on the way with Power FM’s egg hunt returning bigger and better. The event is set to partner with Integra and take...
A taste of Italy in Victoria
More than one hundred and fifty million dollars worth of classic cars will be travelling through the region this month. The 2024 Targa Classica will...
Scholarship to honour vegemite inventor
A NEW scholarship offered at Federation University is aiming to support young people to follow in the footsteps of the inventor of Vegemite, Cyril...
Take a swing to support community sport
FOR the first time, Basketball Ballarat is hosting a golf day to raise funds for the sporting organisation's foundation that seeks to provide athlete...
International recognition for oncologist
A LOCAL medical oncology specialist has become a fellow with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
The honour was achieved by Dr Wasek Faisal...
Vouchers to support children in need
THIS year will see one thousand back to school vouchers given to vulnerable children and families in the region. The vouchers come via a program...
Respect Cup comp returns
THE football games all about respect are returning to Mars Stadium next Wednesday. Known as the Respect Cup, the day sees Loreto College take on...
Ballarat becomes bushfire base
MIRIAM LITWIN & AAP
BALLARAT has played a central role in fighting the bushfire at Bayindeen, located northwest of Ballarat, which has burned more than...
Works on track at Her Maj
THE current phase of the Her Majesty’s Theatre redevelopment project is on track to be completed in August as Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison,...
Primary school has special visitor
AUSTRALIAN landscape gardener and television presenter Costa Georgiadis visited Buninyong Primary School’s Scotsburn campus last Friday to share his passion for protecting the environment.
Students...
Mount Helen kinder to go bush
GOODSTART Early Learning in Mount Helen is set to receive a one-off grant from the State Government, aimed at allowing the organisation to run...
Magical unicorns return to the castle
A MAGICAL long weekend of unicorns is returning to Kryal Castle and bound to provide fun for people of all ages. Unicorn rides, arts and...
Discover the dark side of the gallery
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat is opening its doors at night with two Australian indie bands playing alongside viewings of Nan Goldin’s the Ballad...
Centre promotes love of learning
FOSTERING a love of learning and building connections are at the heart of Haddon Community Learning Centre, and the organisation has recently released its...
Groups team up for women in need
MIRIAM LITWIN EMPOWERING Our Community Ballarat has collaborated with the Nappy Collective and a local Rotary Club to ensure women fleeing domestic violence have access...
Clinic kicking goals for girls’ footy
THE region’s future AFLW players are being invited to attend a clinic at Smythesdale. The event, hosted by the Woady Warriors, is for girls who...