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February 9, 2024

Savory and sweet treats on offer

THE month-long initiative by Commerce Ballarat, Forage and Feast, is still underway in the region, and now it’s Kilderkin Distillery’s turn with the venue...

February 6, 2024

Burrumbeet readies for boot sale

THERE is a community call out for vendors who would like to take part in a car boot sale at Burrumbeet. The event will take...

February 6, 2024

Sustainability centre ready to grow

SUSTAINABILITY organisation Green Earth Kids are launching a children’s creativity and wellness centre known as the Well in February. The space in Ballarat East is...

February 4, 2024

Golden gin seeks to prompt reflection

A NEW gin has been launched by Sovereign Hill in collaboration with Kilderkin Distillery. Gilded Grog gin is created with a mix of flavours including...

February 3, 2024

Fairy tales and war combine in exhibition

FOLKLORE, fairy tales and traditional stories are the focus of an exhibition by Catherine Ratcliffe at Backspace. Titled Kazka, the show looks at family experiences...

February 2, 2024

Local farmer takes centre stage on Idol

SMYTHES Creek farmer Billy Menhennet has made his debut on the latest season of Australian Idol. The footy loving 20-year-old described himself as laid back...

February 2, 2024

Everyday community achievers recognised

THE man behind many of the City of Ballarat’s flower displays was awarded the title of Citizen of the Year at a ceremony held...

February 2, 2024

Average down but optimism up

NEW statistics from property experts Domain have indicated that the average sale price of houses in Ballarat have dropped by more than four per...

February 2, 2024

Local produce made with love

A MONTH of curated events highlighting local growers and producers got underway yesterday and there is plenty more to look forward to. Forage and Feast,...

February 2, 2024

Upgrades underway at transport factory

THE next phase of development for MaxiTRANS is underway with more than fifty million dollars set to be spent of further developing Ballarat manufacturing...

February 2, 2024

Players wanted for charity tourney

BALLARAT Highlanders Rugby Club are looking for people who would like to take party in a charity rugby sevens tournament. The daylong event is set...

February 2, 2024

New Saints players wanted at Linton

AFTER a huge season in the Central Highlands Football League, Carngham Linton are looking for more junior players to join the club. Junior football director...

January 31, 2024

Ringing in the year of the dragon

THE year of the dragon is set to be celebrated with a gala concert organised by the Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat next month. Held...

January 31, 2024

Irish family history takes more than luck

A SEMINAR organised by Ballarat and District Genealogical Society in collaboration with the Irish Conversation Circle will be sharing information on how to conduct...

January 30, 2024

Community groups gather at Eureka Centre

FEBRUARY will see the Eureka Centre resume its role as a community hub with various local groups to run activities and workshops. Ballarat Libraries will...

January 30, 2024

Swap meet to bring town to life

THE annual Carngham Linton Football Netball Club swap meet will be on at Snake Valley Recreation Reserve next month. Held on Sunday 11 February, gates...

January 29, 2024

Taking inspiration from artwork

LILY Mae Martin will be at the Art Gallery of Ballarat next Saturday to guide people on how to create drawings from other artworks. Her...

January 28, 2024

Change in rooms offered to artists

TBH Studio is looking for artists big or small who would like to display their creations in their fitting room exhibition spaces. The four spaces...

January 28, 2024

Spicy cafe to offer cooking classes

MALAYSIAN-Indonesian eatery Flying Chillies it set to offer on-site cooking classes commencing in February. While owner Lilly Wright offered classes last year at Barkley Square,...

January 27, 2024

Business raises funds for local charity

MEMBERS of the SJD Foundation Ballarat have expressed their gratitude towards a local mechanics who have been regular donors to the organisation. Led by Phillip...

January 26, 2024

Basketball’s best heading to town

THE best basketballers from across Australia will be heading to Ballarat next week to play in the under twenty and Ivor Burge national championships. The...

January 25, 2024