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March 9, 2024

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...

March 9, 2024

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...

March 9, 2024

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...

March 9, 2024

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...

March 9, 2024

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...

March 8, 2024

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...

March 8, 2024

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...

March 8, 2024

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...

March 8, 2024

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...

March 5, 2024

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...

March 5, 2024

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...

March 4, 2024

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...

March 2, 2024

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...

March 2, 2024

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...

March 1, 2024

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...

March 1, 2024

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...

March 1, 2024

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,...

March 1, 2024

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...

March 1, 2024

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...

February 29, 2024

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...

February 28, 2024

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...

February 28, 2024

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...

February 27, 2024

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...

February 27, 2024

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...