Road repairs get moving
THE State Government has announced a road maintenance blitz to repair roads across the state. The $964 million project is the largest amount of funding...
Prestigious art prize returns
St Patrick's College's Flanagan Art Prize is returning as a major competition and exhibition next year. Held annually since 2008 before becoming a residency in...
Garden lovers to open doors
MEMBERS of the Creswick community are preparing to open their gates and invite the public into their gardens as part of the Garden Lovers...
Exhibition intertwines art and democracy
Paris-based Australian artist Anthony White has brought his bright works to Ballarat which draw on new research about the Eureka Rebellion. After Eureka: The Studies...
Experts to provide insights about lost trades
TWO experts will be at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades next month sharing insights about their craft. On Saturday 9 November, embroiderer...
Preparing for the pollen season
PREDICTIONS for this year's grass pollen season are indicating there will be high pollen levels causing risks for people with asthma or hay fever. AirHealth,...
Hub to support First Nations entrepreneurs
A BUSINESS and cultural hub has opened in the centre of Ballarat, designed to help Victorian Aboriginal businesses, students and artists flourish. Minister for Employment...
Feedback wanted for social media education program
THE State Government is seeking feedback from parents, teachers and young people about potential age limits for social media. The findings from the survey, which...
Water provider supports local
ROUND two of Central Highlands Water's community support program is now open for applications. The initiative aims to support local community groups, sporting clubs, events...
Remembering early gold miner activism
HISTORIAN Marjorie Theobald will be at the Eureka Centre next month exploring instances of gold miner activism that occurred before the Eureka Stockade. Despite the...
Retrospective exhibition remembers young artists legacy
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Koorie Heritage Trust are presenting the first display of retrospective works by the late Josh Muir. JXSH MVIR:...
Old school opens doors for brigade fundraiser
THE Kingston Fire Brigade is inviting the community to take part in an open garden event to raise money for a new tanker. The owners...
Opera to spread Christmas joy
A ONE act opera which tells the story of the Three Wise Men travelling to Bethlehem will be performed at Buninyong Uniting Church next...
Have a cracking time at the Clunes Show
AFFORDABLE family fun is on offer this spring at the Clunes Agricultural Show, with free entry for children. Taking place on Saturday 16 November, the...
Program upskilling regional healthcare workers
FEDERATION University researchers are helping to upskill regional and rural healthcare workers. Supported by funding from the Department of Education and Training, the Healthy Regions...
Student wins big for school library
INTERCLUB'S most recent Bookfest has raised funds for the organisation that supports adults with disabilities, as well as Dana Street Primary School. The event, which...
Discover hidden Chinese Australian history
HISTORIAN and senior lecturer Dr Sophie Loy-Wilson will be at Sovereign Hill uncovering the history of the Ballarat Chinese community through court cases on...
Wiggly good ambassador supports wildlife park
THE Big Red Car is rolling into the Ballarat Wildlife Park with Blue Wiggle, Lucia Field named the organisation's new conservation ambassador. The appointment is...
Plan to promote inclusivity and innovation
GRAMPIANS Health staff have celebrated the launch of their inaugural disability action plan. The document provides a framework for reducing and removing barriers experienced by...
Sharing autistic women’s experiences through art
FEDERATION University Master of Visual Arts candidate, Vienna Drysdale Bischard, is celebrating her disability in her exhibition Autistic Artistic at the Post Office Gallery. On...
Dignity for elders within independent living community
A NEW independent living community for First Nations elders has opened on Porter Street in Ballarat Central. The facility was a joint project between Ballarat...
Nominate a young First Nations leader
ANYONE can nominate a local young First Nations leader for a Ricci Marks Award. The award recognises the outstanding achievements of Victorian First Nations young...
The guitar’s evolution unveiled
GET ready to rock this month at the Art Gallery of Ballarat and discover more than forty guitars on loan from the United States...
Region to lead nature positive future
THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has co-hosted the nature and climate positive forum with the G21 Geelong Region Alliance. More than 70 representatives from local...