November 1, 2024
Hospital redevelopment enters final stage
STAGE two of the Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has been completed including a six-storey power supply and support services building. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne...
November 1, 2024
Wild attraction up for top prize
THE Ballarat Wildlife Park has been named a finalist in the major tourism attraction category of this year's Victorian Tourism Awards. The awards by the...
October 31, 2024
Water poster comp winners announced
THE winners of Central Highland Water's National Water Week poster competition have been announced. Entries were received from local early learning, kindergarten and primary school...
October 31, 2024
Uncovering the truth about James ‘King’ O’Malley
THE month of November will see the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute host four Twilight Talks about the theme 'uncovering the past.' On Wednesday 20 November, retired...
October 30, 2024
New classrooms opened at St Aloysius
MEMBER for Ballarat Catherine King has opened a new junior learning hub at St Aloysius Primary School. Ms King visited the school last Friday to...
October 30, 2024
Basketball’s big names head to Ballarat
WOMEN'S National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit will be heading to Ballarat next month to play an in-season game at Selkirk Stadium. The round four...
October 29, 2024
Ideas ready to spark
COMMUNITY Bank Buninyong has announced the finalists of its SparkTank initiative which will see up to fifty thousand dollars distributed to community groups across...
October 29, 2024
Improving outcomes for stroke patients
GRAMPIANS Health researchers are looking to improve the outcomes for patients who experience an in-hospital stroke. An in-hospital stroke occurs once a patient is already...
October 28, 2024
Fed Uni improves global ranking
Federation University Australia has improved its score in the latest edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University was ranked in the...
October 28, 2024
Grants support local history
APPLICATIONS are open for the State Governments local history grants program which supports community groups to preserve and showcase records. The program has been running...
October 27, 2024
Staying hydrated, sustainably
THE installation of a Central Highlands Water Choose Tap water fountain at the Ballarat Wildlife Park is aiming to help visitors stay hydrated in...
October 26, 2024
Iconic gems for sale at fair
TWO iconic local treasures will be among the goods for sale at next weekend's Wizard's Annual Book and Record Fair. A Bertie the Cellerman statue...
October 25, 2024
Prestigious art prize returns
St Patrick's College's Flanagan Art Prize is returning as a major competition and exhibition next year. Held annually since 2008 before becoming a residency in...
October 25, 2024
Police officer celebrated with inaugural award
THE late Senior Constable Merv Atkinson has been honoured with an inaugural Victoria Police Aboriginal Service Medal. The award recognises Aboriginal police men and women's...
October 25, 2024
Road repairs get moving
THE State Government has announced a road maintenance blitz to repair roads across the state. The $964 million project is the largest amount of funding...
October 24, 2024
Garden lovers to open doors
MEMBERS of the Creswick community are preparing to open their gates and invite the public into their gardens as part of the Garden Lovers...
October 23, 2024
Experts to provide insights about lost trades
TWO experts will be at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades next month sharing insights about their craft. On Saturday 9 November, embroiderer...
October 23, 2024
Exhibition intertwines art and democracy
Paris-based Australian artist Anthony White has brought his bright works to Ballarat which draw on new research about the Eureka Rebellion. After Eureka: The Studies...
October 22, 2024
Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...
October 21, 2024
Feedback wanted for social media education program
THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...
October 21, 2024
Hub to support First Nations entrepreneurs
A BUSINESS and cultural hub has opened in the centre of Ballarat, designed to help Victorian Aboriginal businesses, students and artists flourish. Minister for Employment...
October 20, 2024
Remembering early gold miner activism
HISTORIAN Marjorie Theobald will be at the Eureka Centre next month exploring instances of gold miner activism that occurred before the Eureka Stockade. Despite the...
October 20, 2024
Water provider supports local
ROUND two of Central Highlands Water's community support program is now open for applications. The initiative aims to support local community groups, sporting clubs, events...
October 19, 2024
Retrospective exhibition remembers young artists legacy
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Koorie Heritage Trust are presenting the first display of retrospective works by the late Josh Muir. JXSH MVIR:...
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