December 6, 2024
Uncovering three centuries of fashion history
DRESS and material culture historian Dr Sarah Bendall was at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections on Saturday exploring three hundred years of...
December 6, 2024
Stoddart stays, Rudy retires
GUARD Nick Stoddart has re-signed with the Ballarat Miners for next year's NBL1 South season while Tyler "Rudy" Rudolph has decided to retire from...
December 6, 2024
Festive fun at the Bridge Mall
THE Bridge Mall Business Association has launched a new campaign to encourage shoppers to visit the redeveloped mall. The Bridge is Back campaign includes a...
December 5, 2024
Top tourist attractions recognised
SOVEREIGN Hill has won gold for excellence in accessible tourism and for outstanding contributions by volunteers at the Victorian Tourism Awards. The excellence in accessible...
December 5, 2024
Waste decision deferred – City of Ballarat council briefs
AT the first ordinary City of Ballarat council meeting for the new councillor group, a majority voted to defer change to weekly household waste...
December 5, 2024
Tender advertised for FOGO processor
AHEAD of the introduction of a food organics and garden organics, or FOGO, bin collection, the City of Ballarat is looking for a processor...
December 2, 2024
Health service begins pilot program
GRAMPIANS Health is beginning a pilot program to enhance the digital skills of staff to ensure they can navigate changing healthcare technology. The digital health...
November 30, 2024
Looking to Ballarat’s industrial future
COMMUNITY consultation has been received by the City of Ballarat about how industrial and commercial land should develop as the city grows. Key themes which...
November 30, 2024
Placements providing hands-on experience
FEDERATION University had more than two thousand, six hundred students complete placements across the state this year. Students undertook placements in disciplines including nursing, occupational...
November 29, 2024
Studio’s soup-er idea to support others
SMYTHESDALE fitness business GenkiFIT is encouraging the community to get moving and support the SoupBus Ballarat. The SoupBus provides hot meals to those in need...
November 29, 2024
Minister visits youth service
MINISTER for youth Natalie Suleyman has visited the Centre for Multicultural Youth in Ballarat, or CMY, to chat with staff and local young people. The...
November 29, 2024
Vice-chancellor’s work continues
PROFESSOR Duncan Bentley has been reappointed for another five-year term as Federation University's vice-chancellor and president. Mr Bentley was initially appointed in 2020 and helped...
November 29, 2024
Reminder to look out for koalas
THE City of Ballarat and Moorabool Shire are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for wildlife as koala breeding season reaches its peak. Breeding...
November 29, 2024
Funding for veteran support centre
BALLARAT Veterans Assistance Centre will receive more than ten thousand dollars from the State Government's ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund. The organisation in Ballarat East provides...
November 29, 2024
Main Road ready to rock
Main Road's Bakery Hill shopping strip will be coming alive with music, street food vendors and children's activities at its first block party. Tomorrow's (Saturday,...
November 29, 2024
Collegians win science award
YEAR ten students Archer, Makayla and Nicholas from Good Shepherd College Hamilton have won this year's Peter Doherty Science Award at the Ballarat Tech...
November 28, 2024
Rental reforms announced after local advocacy
THE State Government has announced rental reforms which will require rental providers to conduct smoke alarm checks every twelve months, and gas and electrical...
November 28, 2024
Feedback sought to identify heritage gaps
CITY of Ballarat officers are beginning a year-long consultation process as part of the Heritage Gaps Review program. Consultation is now open, and community members...
November 27, 2024
CFA warns about heightened harvester fire risk
THE CFA is warning farmers that dry conditions could increase the risk of harvest fires. Farmers are being urged to take steps to reduce the...
November 26, 2024
Festive fun on the south side
A GROUP of central Ballarat businesses located south of Sturt Street are preparing for a festive shopping night next Thursday. Held at Saltbush Kitchen, Hattie...
November 25, 2024
A Scottish knees-up at Kilderkin
Celebrate St Andrew's Day at Kilderkin Distillery with an evening of Scottish music and festivities. Glasgow-born Shona Williams and folk performer Phil Lester will perform...
November 24, 2024
Collaborating to protect wildlife
BALLARAT Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation has collaborated with Haymes Paint to ensure wildlife have adequate nesting boxes. The boxes are made from hardwood or other...
November 22, 2024
Mental health service opens at Stockland
FREE mental health support service Gidget House has opened at Stockland Wendouree. Gidget House provides help to parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. The organisation previously...
November 22, 2024
First train rolls off production line
THE first of twenty-five X-Trapolis 2.0 trains has been built at Alstom Ballarat with the vehicle now to undergo testing before it is used...
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