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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Landcare grant applications open

THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...

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...

Charity day supports maternal and child care

AN ANNUAL golf charity day has raised more then thirty thousand dollars for the maternity and paediatrics wards at the Ballarat Base Hospital. The Adroit...

Swimming success for St Pats

LOCAL swimmers from St Patrick's College Ballarat have won the division two competition at the Associated Catholic Colleges swimming championships. The event took place late...

Easter magic

POWER FM's Easter egg hunt was on last weekend at Grange Park, Lucas, bringing the community together and creating joy for particpants. It was the...

Autumn racing in Avoca

AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...