November 6, 2023
Gardens open for a good cause
GARDEN lovers will be in paradise with next weekend’s series of open gardens hosted by the Creswick Garden Club. The Garden Lovers Weekend is on...
November 6, 2023
Commerce takes on produce hub
COMMERCE Ballarat has taken the lead on the Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub to ensure the project continues after an end to funding...
November 4, 2023
Friday funday at the Show
FRIDAY night is set to be a big one at this year’s Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show with fireworks, Tim’s Toasties, the chance to...
November 4, 2023
Fun for every kid at Funbugs
THE team at kid’s entertainment venue Funbugs is aiming to create a fun and family-friendly environment for all members of the community by holding...
November 3, 2023
Big changes coming to kerbside collections
CITY of Ballarat residents and ratepayers will soon have their general kerbside waste bin collected every fortnight after a decision made by councillors at...
November 3, 2023
Roosters net new club rooms
NEW female-friendly netball facilities were opened last week at the North Ballarat Football Netball Club. The completed project includes two female-friendly changerooms, an umpires change...
November 3, 2023
Christmas gifts to spark change
THE Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast are selling hampers this festive season as part of their Ballarat Gourmet Goodies fundraising project. The group’s offerings include...
November 3, 2023
New windfarm for west of Shire
A NEW windfarm is being planned thirty-five kilometres south-west of Ballarat between Pittong and Berrybank. The project’s main backer is Squadron Energy and could have...
November 3, 2023
Soccer team steps up for silver
LOCAL soccer squad, the Ballarat Nuggets Walking Football Team, have returned from the recent the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide with a silver medal. The...
November 2, 2023
Creative city shines, mostly – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
LAST year’s creative city financial report, which covers the progress that’s been made towards the City of Ballarat’s 2019 Creative City Strategy, was endorsed...
October 31, 2023
Folk duo heads to Eastern
AMERICANA folk duo Minor Gold will be in Ballarat next month to celebrate the launch of their self-titled album. Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons formed...
October 31, 2023
Club to promote social inclusion
NEXT weekend InterClub Ballarat will be hosting a Bookfest with the aim of bringing the community together and raising funds for the organisation. The event...
October 30, 2023
Plant sale seeds church growth
THE biannual St Paul’s Anglican Church plant and book sale will be back next Saturday and raising funds for the church community. The sale, which...
October 28, 2023
Finding light through art
FIBRE and textile artist Anzara Clark has opened her latest exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Backspace Gallery. Where the Light Enters looks at...
October 19, 2023
Duo to bring Celtic sounds to Trades Hall
AS part of Celtic duo Half Light’s spring tour the pair of musicians will be heading to Ballarat later this month. Rennie Pearson and Bob...
October 18, 2023
Chip on for men’s mental health
BALLARAT Men’s Mental Health’s charity golf day is back for another year and aiming to raise awareness about the issue. The day is also the...
October 18, 2023
Local businesses making a splash!
A LOCAL business is aims to spread kindness and generosity by providing premade or build your own hampers filled with local products from small...
October 16, 2023
Disco to celebrate all abilities
A LOCAL disability support service is holding a Halloween disco at the end of the month to bring the community together. Unbeatable Abilities Support Services...
October 16, 2023
Tour heritage building by night
UNCOVER the secrets of the Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute by touring the historical building at night. The panned tours will take attendees through the 1860s building...
October 15, 2023
Local queer Kelly play set to slay
NED Kelly and his gang are taking to the stage at the Melbourne Fringe Festival as they fight to create the the Queerdom of...
October 13, 2023
Knights to clash at Ballarat Show
ATTENDEES will be transported back to Medieval times at this year’s Ballarat Times Ballarat Show with a jousting performance by competitors from Kryal Castle. The...
October 13, 2023
FedUni leads way for first timers
FEDERATION University Australia has been ranked number one nationally for first in family enrolments by the Good Universities Guide. The position recognises FedUni as an...
October 13, 2023
Session focuses on disaster planning
LAST Saturday local emergency services personnel and multicultural leaders gathered at Barkly Square for the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council’s, or BMRC’s, emergency planning for...
October 11, 2023
Small friends spark creativity
BALLARAT Mini Friends miniature doll group will be holding their annual fair at Brown Hill Hall this October. The fair is designed for miniature enthusiasts...
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