Free fun for Australia Day
THERE will be a host of free events on at Lake Wendouree tomorrow organised by the Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum committee to mark...
Development clinic at growing club
THE Woady Warriors are calling more young footballers to join the growing club, with an upcoming development clinic part of the push. All under 13...
Local Australia Day events
SURVIVAL DAY DAWN SERVICE. 5.30am at Viewpoint, Lake Wendouree with live performances, cultural crafting activities, a Welcome Weaving Circle, yidaki workshops and botanical reflection...
Hike partners with mental health org
THE Great Aussie Hike is set to take place in Daylesford and the Wombat State Forest this April, with all proceeds going towards Beyond...
Pilates classes boom at Smythesdale
GENKIFIT at Smythesdale has recently launched a Pilates program after the success of free trials held last year. Last week more than 30 people came...
Festival to highlight local growers
A MONTH-long celebration of produce from the Central Highlands Region is happening this February. An initiative by Commerce Ballarat, Forage and Feast will involve events...
Find fun at Maze House
THIS school holidays head into the great outdoors and find yourself in the maze at Maze House, located at Newlyn North. The venue is open...
Local publisher looking for manuscripts
BUDDING writers are being invited to submit their fiction, non-fiction or children’s book manuscripts to the Rural Publishing Company. Owners, Sarah Walkerden and Toby Billing,...
Survival ceremony to call for reflection
BALLARAT’s fifth annual survival day ceremony will be on next Friday at View Point, Lake Wendouree. Starting at 5.30am, this year’s event will also be...
Grab a rug: Picnic in the Park is back
PICNIC in the Park will be back for its third year next Friday near the inclusive play space in Victoria Park. The free event will...
Calls for peace at picnic
COMMUNITY members gathered at the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens last Saturday to call for action to support peace in the Middle East. The picnic aimed...
Get your skates on for fitness
GET rolling this summer by joining Roller Skate Fit Club’s eight-week program for adults. No experience is required to join the group which meets on...
Vixens’ netball schedule revealed
LAST week the Melbourne Vixens unveiled their Ballarat Blitz pre-season weekend schedule. The host team is set to take on the West Coast Fever at...
Seminar to talk art and business
OWNER of the Imaginarium, Melinda Muscat, will be at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on Saturday leading a free seminar about art and business. The...
Learn how to find inner peace
A PUBLIC talk with a focus on choosing happiness will be on at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute later this month. The event will be led...
Fine dining restaurant to feature local produce
SEASONAL and locally sourced food is set to be showcased at Babae, a new restaurant opening inside Hotel Vera later this month. The Sturt Street...
Grants open for producers
The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...
Drone trial a flaming success
NEW technology which may speed up planned burns and improve safety for CFA volunteers has been trialled at Stoneleigh. Drones were recently used as part...
How to keep your pet safe during fireworks
WITH the City of Ballarat’s annual fireworks display on this Sunday, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to ensure their furry friends are kept...
Connections forged on family camp
A GROUP military families headed to Ballarat last week for a four-day camp as part of Legacy’s young families program. The camp provided an opportunity...
Huge response to donation call out
CITY of Ballarat staff thanked the community following abundant donations to the Animal Shelter over the festive period. As a result, the shelter’s storage area...
Substation input extended, no word on land swap
THE community consultation period for a planned substation set for Ballarat East has been extended by the project’s proponent. Residents can now provide design feedback...
Fireworks to follow this summer’s Sunday
FIREWORKS are set to light up the sky this Sunday with the City of Ballarat’s annual display. Starting at 9.30pm, the event will last around...
Government wants kids hooked on fishing
CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...