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December 22, 2023

Lowest risk for Ballarat businesses

BALLARAT has been named the region with the lowest risk of business failure in Australia by the November CreditorWatch Business Index report. The index is...

December 22, 2023

TV show contestants aim to cook up tourists

PARTICIPANTS in Network Ten’s cooking show MasterChef Australia were at Black Cat Truffles located north of Ballarat recently. The visit was part of an initiative...

December 22, 2023

Help keep wildlife cool this summer

MEMBERS of Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation are calling on the community to leave water out for dehydrated wildlife this summer. The group’s president Melissa...

December 22, 2023

Support on the way for carers

GRAMPIANS Health and Eating Disorders Victoria have received funding which aims to reduce isolation and improve the health and wellbeing of carers for people...

December 22, 2023

Feedback wanted on Little Bridge Street plans

THE next stage of upgrades to Little Bridge Street are now underway with City of Ballarat staff asking for community feedback on concept plans. One...

December 22, 2023

Jump from the gates to start the new year

NEW Years Day racing is back at Burrumbeet providing a great way for family and friends to kick off twenty twenty four. The 134th Pacific...

December 21, 2023

Christmas at the Creswick Woollen Mill

WITH Christmas only days away, staff and animals at the Creswick Woollen Mill have been getting in the festive spirit. The venue has a special...

December 18, 2023

New location for florist

SUSTAINABLE florist and giftware store Windflower has recently made the move down Sturt Street to a new location in the Unicorn. Owner, Kristy Tippett, said...

December 17, 2023

Murals form part of festive art trail

FESTIVE murals by Ulla Taylor are popping up around town as part of the Ballarat Christmas Art Trail. A map of the works can be...

December 16, 2023

Nativity collections on display

MORE than five hundred nativity items from seventy countries are on display in the Bridge Mall this December. They display includes handcrafted nativity sets, real...

December 16, 2023

Whisky added to Kilderkin’s spirited offerings

KILDERKIN Distillery have celebrated the launch of their new goldfields single malt whisky. The spirit is now available for purchase and distillery owner Chris Pratt...

December 16, 2023

Work begins replanting on riverbanks

WORK is continuing on the Yarrowee River Rehabilitation Project with action now being taken to revegetate areas affected by recent construction works with native...

December 15, 2023

Unsafe statue a casualty of time

THE Boer War memorial in Sturt Street, which has stood for more than one hundred and fifteen years, is set to be replaced. The announcement...

December 15, 2023

Donations wanted for Shower Bus

ONE Humanity Shower Bus volunteers are looking for people to dig deep this holiday season and donate to a good cause. The organisation is looking...

December 14, 2023

Community to rally around church

  THE Snake Valley community will be coming together this Saturday to celebrate the festive season with their annual event Carols in the Valley. It will...

December 14, 2023

Santa’s heading to Kryal Castle!

THE man of the moment, Santa Claus, will be making a special appearance at Kryal Castle this weekend. For the first time, the grounds are...

December 14, 2023

Concert band brings the Christmas cheer

THOSE travelling down Sturt Street may have noticed the sound of Christmas Carols in the air, with performances by the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band. The...

December 13, 2023

Rock and roll this New Year’s away

ROCK and roll dancers are being invited to celebrate the New Year with the Ballarat Rockers in Smythesdale. The event will feature live music by...

December 12, 2023

Group seeking more young members

THE Ballarat Residents and Ratepayers Association is looking for more young people to join their group. The association meets once a month with a focus...

December 11, 2023

Concert band ready to play carols

COMMUNITY-based, volunteer group Haddon Community Concert Band will be performing Christmas carols opposite the Ballarat Town Hall later this month. They will be playing a...

December 11, 2023

Enviro org reflects on year’s successes

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or CCMA, has released its yearly report, with the document detailing the successes of the organisation over the last...

December 10, 2023

Festive Irish song and dance takes to the stage

WENDOUREE Performing Arts Centre is set to come alive with Irish music as A Taste of Ireland perform their festive special, A Celtic Christmas. The...

December 10, 2023

Artist offering workshops at hub

THE Art Hub, located next to the Mining Exchange, has welcomed its first artist-in-residence printmaker Jess Schroeter. She’ll be creating art, running workshops, and sharing...

December 8, 2023

From the top rope! Wrestling legends head to Ballarat

BALLARAT is set to host the first Starrcast pro wrestling event to be held outside of the United States. The event is set for Apil...