Friends sought for seniors program
A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...
Region readies for golden event
THE history and beauty of the region’s organs are once again going to come into focus with the annual Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields...
Business builds success in tough climate
DESPITE challenges currently faced by the construction industry including high interest rates, building costs, and general confidence in the sector, locally owned Stroud Homes...
Get riding this school holidays
THERE is plenty of school holiday fun to be had at Rebel Equestrian Centre at Berringa. The organisation is offering a range of classes including...
Summer fun in Ballarat
WITH the season of summer well underway, there is plenty of fun to be had in Ballarat to escape the summer heat. Here are some...
Sky high tech used to prevent fires
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...
Local talent re-signs with Miners
THREE local players, Jemma Amoore, Millie Cracknell and Milly Sharp, have been re-signed by the Ballarat Miners for the next NBL1 South season. Women’s head...
Raffle raises thousands for Wellness Centre
BARRY Plant Real Estate’s cancer wellness raffle has raised more than twenty-one thousand dollars for the Wellness Centre at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer...
Campaign aims to protect refs
REFEREES for Basketball Ballarat aged under eighteen have begun to use green whistles as part of a campaign about creating a respectful environment. The Green...
Service offers free support to parents
SERVICES provided by Gidget House Ballarat are aiming to help expecting and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. The organisation provides free, individual counselling...
Giddy Up! Cowboys are coming to town
A SLICE of the Wild West is coming to Kryal Castle this January with the Ballarat Rodeo. The event is a first for Kryal Castle...
Aim for the stars these school holidays
- THOSE wishing to learn more about outer space and the night sky will have the opportunity to do so this school holidays, with a...
Have a magical school holidays at Sovereign Hill
THE summer holidays are shaping up to be a busy time at Sovereign Hill with thirty-five days of magic running until the end of...
Netball’s best are coming back
THIS March will see the Melbourne Vixens head back to Ballarat to launch their pre-season. Three Suncorp Super Netball teams will be hosted by the...
Live music Sundays to return
SUMMER in Ballarat is set to be filled with free music as the Summer Sundays four-week concert series returns to the Botanical Gardens. The festival...
Call out for sustainability exhibitors
ORGANISERS of next year’s Smart Living Expo in Buninyong are looking for exhibitors. The event is set to take place on Sunday 25 February and...
Santa Claus is coming to the Bridge Mall
FESTIVE spirits are running high at the Bridge Mall with regular visits from Santa and Bec the Elf. Photo opportunities are being held daily next...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...