May 29, 2025
Spud celebration returns
Dean Hall and Mechanics' Institute's Big Spud Dinner is returning tomorrow, Friday 30 May, to raise funds for the community. The event celebrates the humble...
May 29, 2025
Grampians Health board chair appointed
ROB Knowles has been appointed by the State Government as Grampians Health's board chair. The appointment follows his tenure as interim chair and CEO Dale...
May 29, 2025
Trio returns to Anglican Hall
Helen Ayres, Tim Nankervis and Anna Goldsworthy are returning to the Anglican Cathedral Synod Hall to share their music with the community. The Seraphim Trio...
May 27, 2025
Help shape Ballarat heritage guidelines
COMMUNITY feedback is being sought by the City of Ballarat about a new framework for conserving and managing the region's heritage. The project will involve...
May 27, 2025
Energy rebates aim to help residents save
A REBATE program offered by the City of Ballarat is aiming to encourage residents to switch to energy-efficient electric appliances. Residents can claim rebates on...
May 26, 2025
Nominations open for youth awards
NOMINATIONS are open for this year's City of Ballarat youth awards that celebrate outstanding young people from across the region. Nominations are open for those...
May 26, 2025
Flood modelling works continue
EFFORTS to identify the risk of flooding around 11 of the City of Ballarat's waterways are progressing. The Ballarat 11 Waterways Community Engagement Report provides...
May 25, 2025
Grants to inspire creatives
ARTISTS, makers and creatives living, working and studying in Ballarat are invited to apply for the next round of City of Ballarat creative inspiration...
May 25, 2025
Nurses to offer specialised cancer care
TWO McGrath cancer care nurses have joined Grampians Health to provide specialised support to cancer patients. Melanie Alford in Ballarat and Leah Adams in Horsham...
May 25, 2025
Backspace exhibition explores fragility of nature
AN exhibition by artist and muralist Stephanie Cartledge is the first solo show to open at the Art Gallery of Ballarat's Backspace Gallery. Conservation Status...
May 24, 2025
Community urged to support health service
GRAMPIANS Health has launched an end of financial year tax appeal with an aim to support projects on the organisation's fundraising wishlist. Any department can...
May 22, 2025
Performances to showcase characters of the goldfields
THE faces behind award-winning podcast Tales of Rat City are putting on a series of performances as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The podcast...
May 22, 2025
Budget funds for Aboriginal-led programs
MINISTER for Children Lizzie Blandthorn visited Yirram Burron Kinder in Sebastopol on Tuesday to announce funding for Aboriginal-led programs and services as part of...
May 21, 2025
Poster competition highlights sustainability
LOCAL early learning, kindergarten and primary school students are invited to enter this year's National Water Week competition facilitated by Central Highlands Water. National Water...
May 21, 2025
Government school enrolments open
ENROLMENTS for next year's intake of students at Victorian State Government schools are open. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced applications will...
May 20, 2025
Tim Bone to headline harvest festival
MASTERCHEF Australia: Back to Win's Tim Bone is heading to Sovereign Hill to celebrate Ballarat's producers and makers. Heritage Harvest Weekend returns Saturday 24 and...
May 20, 2025
Water theft increases within Central Highlands
FOLLOWING an increase in water theft, Central Highlands Water's managing director Jeff Haydon is reiterating the organisation's zero tolerance of stealing water. The stance is...
May 19, 2025
Trap proposed to improve healthof the Yarrowee
RESIDENTS are invited to provide feedback on a proposed City of Ballarat litter trap which is designed to improve the health of the Yarrowee...
May 18, 2025
Binned batteries cause waste collection fires
THE City of Ballarat has partnered with Sustainability Victoria to launch the Small Acts, Big Impact campaign to encourage residents to keep used batteries...
May 17, 2025
New technology strengthens roads, halves costs
A NANOTECHNOLOGY road trial has been completed by the City of Ballarat to create more durable roads. The nanotechnology stabilising agent was used as part...
May 16, 2025
Creative sector drives economic growth
CREATIVE sector development program Craft Lab is returning this month to showcase the work of 18 local creatives. The program is now in its fifth...
May 15, 2025
Trout released as gift to city
VOLUNTEERS from Ballarat Fish Hatchery released 6000 Brown Trout into Lake Wendouree this morning. The group were assisted by the Fly Fishing Club with boats...
May 15, 2025
Local AFL match relocated to Melbourne
THE Round 18 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows will no longer be played in Ballarat. The clash has been moved...
May 15, 2025
Tours to uncover BMI’s dark corners
UNCOVER the interesting and dark corners of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute with a tour of the historic building this weekend to celebrate the Ballarat...
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