Miracle Bible returned after more than a century
A NEW Testament Bible which saved the life of a soldier during World War One was presented to the Bible Society of Australia last...
CBD parking to remain the same
BALLARAT’S parking system is set to remain unchanged following a round of community consultation which was conducted in April. More than 370 respondents including 27...
Show set to shine into ninetieth year
THIS year the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show marks the ninetieth instalment of one of the district’s biggest agricultural and family fun events. The show...
Protest seeks end to roo shooting
LAST Saturday a small but peaceful protest outside the Ballarat Town Hall aimed to raise awareness around the harm faced by kangaroos. The protest was...
Ballarat runner up nationwide
BALLARAT has been awarded the silver prize in the Top Tourism Town Awards, making it one of the best destinations in Australia. The announcement was...
Get on ya bike this October
A FUN and free bike challenge, known as Biketober, is coming to Ballarat this October. Biketober is Victoria’s biggest bike challenge and involves the community...
Live music in Lexton
A FREE community event filled with music, food and workshops will be held at Lexton Community Hub this October. Pyrenees Connection is inspired by the...
Course to support single mothers
A FREE eight-week program about helping single mothers is coming to Ballarat. Run by the Council of Single Mothers and their Children, the Bloom course...
Market seeks car boot vendors
BALLARAT Market is on the hunt for vendors to join the car boot alley. The section of stalls is open to anyone who wants to...
Seeing the joy in the little things
LAST Saturday saw the launch of Ballarat International Foto Biennale exhibition The Little Things at Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council’s Welcome Centre hall. The showcase of...
Hospital donors celebrated
A DONOR and support thank you afternoon tea was held by Grampians Health Ballarat and Ballarat Health Services last week to recognise community fundraising...
Cyber students can hack it
FEDERATION TAFE cyber security students recently participated in the Downunder Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition. It is a 48-hour event where participants solve cryptography, web,...
Green sessions for youth growth
AS part of the 2023 Youth Fest, Y Ballarat Youth and Food is Free are collaborating to deliver a series of workshops about plants,...
Base gets emergency upgrades
PREMIER Daniel Andrews toured the Ballarat Base Hospital’s new emergency ambulatory care unit last Friday marking the official opening of the five-million-dollar department. The aim...
Chance to join inclusive committee
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for Ballarat residents who would like to join the LGBTIQA+ advisory committee. The committee’s role is to provide feedback...
Premier explores Foto exhibits
PREMIER of Victoria Daniel Andrews visited Ballarat International Foto Biennale exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Ballarat last Friday. This year marks the 10th...
How to keep your most precious cargo safe
SAFE Seats, Safe Kids will be at the Phoenix College carpark next month to help guide community members on how to safely fit a...
Dragons set to take flight
FIREY fun is set for Kryal Castle later this month as dragons arrive to meet and greet visitors. Running from Saturday 16 September until Sunday...
Pop the corks! Wedding expo returns
LOCAL business Ivory Haus will be holding its wedding fair this October and is looking to celebrate Ballarat-based wedding vendors. The event is set to...
Special effort for op shop
ST Matthew’s op shop in Wendouree is running a special event day next Saturday with a barbecue and bargains available. There will be a range...
Street library finds home
THE street library built at the Barkly Square Men’s Shed by Steven Petrov and other volunteers has been successfully installed at St Paul’s Anglican...
Music rings through St Paul’s
SWEET sounds are echoing through St Paul’s Anglican Church in Bakery Hill as a group gathers regularly to share their love of music. They meet...
New call goes out for old bikes
THE Y Ballarat’s ReCranked program is looking for donations of unused bikes that can be repaired and then given to people in need of...
Local soldier shares Army experience
BALLARAT soldier, Private Jeremy Janson, enlisted in the Australian Army seven years ago and has since had a wealth of experiences. Private Janson started his...