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Special artefact reunited with family

WHEN Betty McGuinness found a military badge in her Eureka Street Garden more than twenty-five years ago, she knew it was something special. However, it...

Market to focus on environmental protection

THIS month's Smythesdale Country Market is set to be themed around Landcare and creating a thriving community. The event, to be held Saturday 20 April,...

Strategy about walking together

HEALING country together has been revealed as the key theme of the City of Ballarat's draft biodiversity strategy. The draft strategy looks at the future...

Cup promises fast paced action

NEXT Saturday will see basketballers from around the region take part in the 3XCup Qualifier at Selkirk Stadium. The three-on-three format is played on a...

School announces STEM program

THE Ballarat Tech School has announced the launch of its inaugural Boys in STEM program. The launch follows the success of the school's flagship Girls...

Music sparks joy at CresFest

THE town of Creswick was a hive of activity over the weekend, as people from far and wide gathered for the town's annual folk...

Wrestling action underway

THE first Starrcast wrestling event to be held outside the United States started in Ballarat yesterday.

The four-day convention, funded by the state government, features...

Autumn at Maze House

SCHOOL holiday fun is back at Maze House in Newlyn North, with adventure, prizes and old school games on offer. The 30-year-old hedge maze is...

Pyrenees’ best on show

THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...

Local distillery hosts pilot program

A PILOT course by the Australian Distillers Association was held at Kilderkin Distillery in Ballarat last week. The introduction to distillery safety course aimed to...

Fed Uni to counter revenue loss

FEDERATION University Australia has announced its Future Fed program which aims to move the institution onto a strong financial footing following a drop in...

Relaxing afternoon in historic church

THIS Sunday marks the next candlelit soiree at Buninyong Uniting Church which promises to be an afternoon of relaxing music and community. Set in a...

Retro & rock at the BMI

A NIGHT of rock and retro music is coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this April. The Shindig will feature three bands, the Hideaways, the...

Grant funds new tech

THE Probus Club of Begonia City has purchased a new computer for the organisation after receiving a grant from the Community Bank Buninyong. The computer...

Landcare grant applications open

THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...

Charity day supports maternal and child care

AN ANNUAL golf charity day has raised more then thirty thousand dollars for the maternity and paediatrics wards at the Ballarat Base Hospital. The Adroit...

Swimming success for St Pats

LOCAL swimmers from St Patrick's College Ballarat have won the division two competition at the Associated Catholic Colleges swimming championships. The event took place late...

Easter magic

POWER FM's Easter egg hunt was on last weekend at Grange Park, Lucas, bringing the community together and creating joy for particpants. It was the...

Committee shines light on support services

EARLIER this week was the official launch of Empowering Our Community Ballarat, a collaboration between the DV Collective and Ballarat Business Women. The committee aims...

What’s on offer at Heritage Fest

PREPARATIONS are underway for this year's Ballarat Heritage Festival, set for next May, with the official program announced last week. The 10-day festival will run...

Family fun at CresFest

At Creswick Primary School, families will find the Kids Zone where children can learn circus skills, create their own music and perform on an...

Autumn racing in Avoca

AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...

Community bands together for CresFest

THE countdown is on until music and dancing fills the streets of Creswick with this year's CresFest. It is set to begin on Friday, April...

Reflecting women’s experiences through art

LOCAL flowers and botanicals are the focus of a new exhibition by Ballarat-based artist Susan Nethercote. An Ornamental Education is on at Backspace Gallery until...