April 17, 2025
Unsealed road maintenance begins
THE City of Ballarat's annual unsealed road maintenance program has begun. The works include resheeting and drainage improvements on five unsealed roads located at Mount...
April 17, 2025
Libs pledge funds to prevent youth crime
LIBERAL Party candidate for Ballarat, Paula Doran, has announced that if the Coalition wins the Federal election, $165,000 will be allocated to an outreach...
April 16, 2025
Former WNBA champion inks deal with Miners
WNBA number three draft pick and former champion Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis has signed with the Ballarat Miners. While attending the University of Connecticut, Mosqueda-Lewis led the...
April 15, 2025
Ballarat secures world class cycling event
NEXT February Ballarat will become the hub for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, attracting the world’s best cyclists to the city. The five-stage event will...
April 15, 2025
Water fountain will keep cyclists hydrated
THE City of Ballarat and Central Highlands Water have collaborated to install a Choose Tap water fountain at the upgraded Buninyong Pump Track. The fountain...
April 15, 2025
Health service leads work experience program
GRAMPIANS Health in partnership with the Local Learning Employment Network has launched a work experience program for high school students. The program's aim is to...
April 13, 2025
All about war medals and memorabilia
DAVID Wright, owner of David Wright Militaria and Collectables, will be at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute next week discussing Australian war medals and military...
April 12, 2025
Community celebrates Sri Lankan New Year
VIBRANT cultural activities, dancing and food took over Creswick's Doug Lindsay Reserve on Saturday to celebrate the Sri Lankan New Year. The event, organised by...
April 12, 2025
Young public speaker heading to London
FORMER Loreto College Ballarat student Lucy Eales will fly to London in May to take part in the International Public Speaking Competition. Ms Eales is...
April 12, 2025
Labor pledges money for showgrounds
MEMBER for Ballarat Catherine King has made a $1.5 million funding pledge for the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society if Labor wins the Federal...
April 11, 2025
A sweet treat for local sporting clubs
CENTRAL Highlands and Ballarat football netball clubs converged on Mars Stadium last week to collect more than $40,000 worth of confectionery as part of...
April 11, 2025
Take a ride on a piece of history
AUSTRALIA's oldest operating tram, the Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1, has seen many uses over nearly one hundred and forty years. It has transported people...
April 10, 2025
Celebrate Record Store Day at Kank Wolverang
SATURDAY 12 April is Record Store Day – a celebration of independently owned record stores. The team behind Kank Wolverang Records on Main Road is...
April 10, 2025
Take a seat at the periodic table
THIRD-year Federation University Australia performing arts students will take to the stage tomorrow night to perform A Seat at the Periodic Table. Written and performed...
April 10, 2025
Meet the iconic figures of the goldfields
VISITORS to Sovereign Hill these school holidays will have the opportunity to meet and greet characters from the gold rush era. Costumed performers will bring...
April 10, 2025
Musical magic at CresFest
THE sound of music filled Creswick last weekend as community groups took to the streets for CresFest, the town's annual folk music event. Bands, soloists,...
April 8, 2025
Students test their problem-solving skills
ST Patrick's College Ballarat hosted more than one hundred and sixty students on Tuesday for regional Victoria's only Da Vinci Decathlon. The event is an...
April 6, 2025
Partnership helps Ballarat basketball thrive
BALLARAT Basketball and the Miners have celebrated thirty years of working with Integra Group. The three-decade partnership has assisted Basketball Ballarat in growing, and directors...
April 5, 2025
Students lead the way in waste-sorting
MORE than forty children from six primary schools have taken part in the City of Ballarat's first Waste Super Sorter competition. The educational initiative took...
April 4, 2025
Ballarat to Barossa drive boosts FECRI
FOURTEEN volunteers in six colourful cars travelled from Ballarat to the Barossa last weekend in support of the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute. Drive to...
April 3, 2025
Open day builds community connections
TENANTS of Barkly Square opened their doors last Saturday to showcase what their organisations have to offer. Led by BGT Jobs and Training, Barkly Square...
April 3, 2025
Council allies reveal election priorities
LEADERS from the Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils have gathered to discuss their regional priorities ahead of the Federal election. The alliance includes the City...
April 3, 2025
City to appeal rail gates decision – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
THE City of Ballarat will appeal a Heritage Victoria permit which allows for mechanical boom gates to remain at Lydiard Street’s level crossing. A majority...
April 1, 2025
Regional studentsbacked by scholarships
LOCAL students Isabella Davies and Jacob de Kort have been awarded this year's Youthrive Victoria scholarships supported by Community Bank Creswick and District. The scholarships...
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