Construction begins at events precinct
CONSTRUCTION of the Ballarat Major Events Precinct, which includes upgrades to Mars Stadium and the new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre, has begun. Mars Stadium's capacity...
More signings for the Miners
GUARD Luke Rosendale has re-signed with the Ballarat Miners men's squad for this year's NBL1 South season, while Ally Knights will join the women's...
Reflecting on Ballarat’s car industry
CHANGE in Ballarat's car industry will be the focus of a Twilight Talk next week at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. The panel discussion will be...
Costa welcomed to Wendouree PS
LANDSCAPE architect and television presenter Costa Georgiadis has visited Wendouree Primary School to spend time with students and tour the school gardens. Mr Georgiadis visited...
Have your say on gardens’ future
THE City of Ballarat has released the draft Ballarat Botanical Gardens master plan for community feedback. The plan includes a 20-year vision for the gardens...
New curator appointed at gallery
EMILY Wakeling has been appointed the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new curator. Ms Wakeling joined the gallery in January after relocating from Rockhampton Museum of...
Awards celebrate city’s heritage
APPLICATIONS are open for the National Trust of Australia Heritage Awards. The awards are supported by the City of Ballarat and recognise individuals and groups...
Creatives celebrated through school initiative
THE St Patrick's College Flanagan Art Prize has received more than 200 entries from across Australia. The exhibition, which will include 98 shortlisted works, will...
Championing inclusion for disabled women
HEIDI Biggin unexpectedly acquired a disability in 2010 after she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. It sometimes affects her speech and balance, and...
Grant to improve regional health outcomes
THE Grampians Health nursing and midwifery-led research team have received a Victorian Nurses and Midwives Trust major grant to investigate the patient care and...
Loong added to Heritage Register
BALLARAT'S processional dragon Loong has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its cultural and historical significance. Loong was purchased to celebrate the 60-year...
Rotary donation to fund bowel cancer research
THE Rotary Bowelscan Committee has donated one hundred and twelve thousand dollars to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute. The money was raised through the...
Conservation blooms at Begonia Festival
BALLARAT's Begonia Festival begins tomorrow with thousands of people expected to attend the three-day event at the Botanical Gardens. This year's festival will centre around...
Students solving real world problems
STUDENTS from Ballarat Grammar, Ballarat High School, Mount Clear College, and Damascus College have presented their ideas to solve some of the world's most...
New weekend services ready to depart
THE State Government has announced fifty new or extended weekend services on the Ballarat, Ararat, Warrnambool and Bendigo lines. Premier Jacinta Allan joined Minister for...
More places open for rural educators
THE latest round of the State Government's Certificate III Upskill Support Program is open, aiming to strengthen the early childhood education workforce in regional...
Clinic to increase access to women’s healthcare
A NEW virtual women's health clinic will help Victorian women access services such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, menopause, breast health, and menstrual care, cervical...
Consider safety before swimming
ROYAL Life Saving Australia is asking the community to consider risks before going swimming as hot late-summer weather continues. Last summer 134 people died from...
Funding for regional kindergartens
THE State Government has announced an increase in baseline funding for rural sessional kindergarten services. More than 60 regional kindergartens will receive an increase in...
New emergency care standards announced
THE State Government is introducing new healthcare system standards to ensure faster patient care and support emergency department staff. The standards for safe and timely...
Grants to support local distillers
APPLICATIONS are open for the State Government's business growth fit-for purpose grants as part of the Distillery Door Program. The grants aim to support distillers...
Bulldogs and Mars partnership extended
THE Western Bulldogs and Mars Wrigley have extended their partnership for another three years which will see Eureka Stadium continue to be known as...
Majok returns to Miners squad
MAJOK Majok has re-signed with the Ballarat Miners for this year's NBL1 South season. Last season, Majok showed experience and leadership averaging 13.7 points, 7.0...
Regional recruits begin powerful careers
POWERCOR and CitiPower's 37 new apprentices and trainees have begun their training to help maintain safe and reliable power for Victorians. The recruits were selected...