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August 4, 2025

Uncover the links between wool and war

MADELYN Shaw and Dr Trish FitzSimons will be at the Eureka Centre exploring how competition for wool during wartime led to current unsustainable consumption...

August 4, 2025

Evening to showcase music industry’s next gen

BALLARAT Grammar's The Academy will be holding its annual industry showcase next week sharing the work of emerging artists both onstage and behind the...

August 3, 2025

Enjoy some jazz at the BMI

AWARD-winning brass quintet The Little Brass Band will be at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this month performing jazz and popular tunes. The group, which hails...

August 2, 2025

Expo attendees explore new opportunities

COMMUNITY members looking for job opportunities, apprenticeships, traineeships and to volunteer gathered at The Goods Shed last Friday for the BGT Ballarat Jobs and...

August 2, 2025

Pharmacy pilot made permanent

THE Community Pharmacist Pilot Program has become an ongoing, statewide service allowing Victorians to receive some treatments at a pharmacy without needing a prescription...

August 1, 2025

Eureka Medical returns to 100 per cent bulk billing

EUREKA Medical Centre has transitioned to a fully bulk billed service following $8.5 billion in funding allocated to Medicare by the Federal Government. This is...

July 31, 2025

Arts options to be investigated – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs

A NOTICE of motion to undertake engagement with local arts organisations, community members and stakeholders to prepare a report with recommendations for council was...

July 31, 2025

Intersection reopened in sewer build

LINE marking at the intersection of Humffray Street South and Barkly Street has been completed, marking the next stage of Ballarat’s sewer build. Works were...

July 31, 2025

Artist explores transformation and growth

AN exhibition by Smythes Creek artist Vanessa Brady is showcasing the transformation of her artistic style and native wildlife through acrylic paintings. Wild...

July 31, 2025

A month of tasty treats

BALLARAT'S Best Pie competition returns for another year, running throughout the month of August. The city's cafes, restaurants and bakeries will be offering 36 unique...

July 28, 2025

Health initiative celebrates a decade

THIS year marks a decade of Central Highlands Water and the City of Ballarat's Choose Tap program which provides free access to drinking water...

July 26, 2025

Which pie will be named Ballarat’s best?

THE battle for Ballarat's Best Pie is back for another year with thirty-six unique savoury and sweet pies on offer at local cafes, restaurants...

July 26, 2025

Illustrator brings stories to life

BESTSELLING author and illustrator Yuval Zommer has transformed the windows of Collins Booksellers Ballarat on Lydiard into a natural wonderland. The work is inspired by...

July 25, 2025

Uncover opportunities at jobs expo

THE BGT Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo is returning to The Goods Shed today, Friday 25 July, with opportunities to explore careers, training, and...

July 23, 2025

Creative competition encourages recycling

THE City of Ballarat is calling on local school students to use their imagination and create an artwork that encourages the community to correctly...

July 22, 2025

School holiday fire safety reminder

BEFORE the school holidays come to an end, Victorian fire services are encouraging the community to practice their home fire escape plan. Everyone who lives...

July 22, 2025

Eligibility change allows more blood donations

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Lifeblood has confirmed changes to eligibility rules for blood and plasma donation which will allow more Australians to donate. Previous rules prevented...

July 20, 2025

Youth exhibition to explore identity

REGISTRATIONS for this year's The Y Ballarat Youth Art Exhibition are open. The 2025 theme is identity, and young people aged 12 to 25 and...

July 20, 2025

Podcast celebrates 25 years of Arts Foundation

A NEW podcast by the Ballarat Arts Foundation is celebrating 25 years of the organisation. Podcast series 25 Years, 25 Artists premiered on Wednesday and...

July 20, 2025

Program to bridge digital divide

A FREE program at Ballarat East Neighbourhood House will help women from refugee and multicultural backgrounds improve their digital skills. Funded by the Federal Government,...

July 19, 2025

Renal hub to improve patient outcomes

GRAMPIANS Health has transitioned to become an independent renal hub which will result in expanded services. Renal units in Ballarat and Horsham had previously operated...

July 18, 2025

Donation honours Janine’s legacy

ANOTHER significant contribution has been made to the Ballarat Foundation's Janine Owen Fund by her husband Tim Owen. The fund was set up in 2013...

July 17, 2025

Must-see Nordic films at Palace Regent

UNCOVER the best new cinema from the Nordic region at Palace Regent Cinema’s Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival. Running until Sunday 3 August, the lineup includes...

July 17, 2025

Nature stewards returns to Ballarat

THE nature stewards program is returning for its fourth year to empower community members to care for the environment. The initiative is a partnership between...