June 20, 2025
Support network stands with refugees on world day and beyond
REFUGEE Week is underway in Ballarat with a range of events and activities to promote greater awareness around refugees and the issues they face. The...
June 20, 2025
Showgrounds open at Mount Rowan
THE new Ballarat Showgrounds site has officially opened, and is set to host this year’s Ballarat Show following a hiatus in 2024. The new showgrounds...
June 19, 2025
Students embrace sustainability
A NEW Central Highlands Water Choose Tap water fountain has been installed at Invermay Primary School. The fountain aims to encourage students to refill reusable...
June 19, 2025
Road plan to be updated
THE City of Ballarat's updated Road Management Plan is open for community feedback. The document details the municipality's standards for inspecting, maintaining and repairing the...
June 19, 2025
Crane names highlight locals
THREE cranes named after prominent locals are becoming part of the city’s skyline to assist the Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment. The redevelopment...
June 18, 2025
A winter wonderland returns to the hill
SOVEREIGN Hill's Winter Wonderlights will return this July where the outdoor museum's main street will transform into a canopy of light. This year's event will...
June 17, 2025
Be aware of above average bushfire risk this winter
EMERGENCY Management Victoria is warning there will be an above average bushfire risk for large parts of Victoria this winter. The Australian seasonal bushfire outlook...
June 16, 2025
Grampians Health celebrates volunteers
GRAMPIANS Health staff have hosted an introductory wellbeing and support session to show gratitude for local volunteers. The aim of the session was to connect...
June 15, 2025
Coffee collab highlights local produce
ITINERANT Spirits has collaborated with Karon Farm Coffee to create a bottled espresso martini. The creation began as a one-off for last year's Dark Obsidian...
June 12, 2025
Bridge Mall design takes top honour
THE Bridge Mall redevelopment has been recognised at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Vic Awards taking out the top civic landscape honour, the...
June 12, 2025
Gallery celebrates Pride Month
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat is celebrating Pride Month with a new work on the Art Screen and an online exhibition. Peter Waples-Crowe’s Ngaya (I...
June 12, 2025
Pet registration reminder
CITY of Ballarat staff are reminding residents to ensure they have renewed pet registrations. It is a legal requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994...
June 11, 2025
L2P Program reaches million-hour milestone
THE State Government’s L2P Program has reached one million hours of helping young people learn to drive. The program, which has operated since 2009, matches...
June 10, 2025
Future stars to shine at South Street
ASPIRING singers, dancers, orators, writers, musicians and composers are preparing to take to the stage as part of this year's Royal South Street Eisteddfod. The...
June 9, 2025
Funding to support student driving program
A GRANT from Study Melbourne's inclusion program will support Federation University in developing an International Student Driving Program. The $30,000 grant aims to help international...
June 9, 2025
Shifting world views through education
AUSTRALIAN Catholic University Associate Professor Mellita Jones believes education has a liberating effect. “I have always loved learning. I used to say that if I...
June 9, 2025
Refugee advocate strives for change
A PASSION for creating community is what Maureen Doonan said drives her to advocate and provide practical support for refugees and asylum seekers. She has...
June 9, 2025
Businessman reflects on motoring legacy
AUTOMOTIVE dealer Peter Stevens said he’s not sure if it was luck or divine intervention that led to his major successes in the car...
June 8, 2025
State supports Mechanics’ Institute
THE State Government is backing the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute to upgrade their facilities with a $9000 grant. The funding is part of the Mechanics' Institutes...
June 6, 2025
The 90-year legacy of Haymes Paint
HAYMES Paint has unveiled the new David Haymes Centre for Excellence in Mitchell Park which will support the business' innovation into the future. The centre...
June 6, 2025
Simulated crash tests airport emergency plan
A SIMULATION of a fatal plane crash occurred at Ballarat Airport on Tuesday morning to test the facility's emergency plan. The exercise was a collaboration...
June 5, 2025
Italian community marks Republic Day
BALLARAT'S Italian community, students from Siena Catholic Primary School Lucas, and City of Ballarat councillors Jim Rinaldi and Ted Lapkin celebrated Italian Republic Day...
June 5, 2025
Pride Month honours LGBTIQA+ rights, culture
THE second annual Ballarat Pride Month is on this June celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community. More than 40 events will take place across the month led...
June 5, 2025
Council opposes Emergency Services Volunteers Fund – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors have unanimously voted to formally oppose the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund and the requirement by the State Government to...
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