May 14, 2025
Film festival returns
THIS May will see the Buninyong Film Festival return for the 31st time to showcase an array of arthouse films. This year's festival will include...
May 14, 2025
Australian-first program reaches baby milestone
MORE than 150 babies have been born as part of the State Government's Australian-first, free public fertility program. The program is a partnership with the...
May 13, 2025
Buxton to partner with Ballarat Basketball
BUXTON Real Estate Group is partnering with Ballarat Basketball Association to support community sport. The multi-year agreement will involve the renaming of the Ballarat Minerdome...
May 13, 2025
Explore Wadawurrung history, culture
JOIN Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen at the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections to explore Ballarat's heritage through possum skin cloaks. The event, which is...
May 12, 2025
Long lunch to close regional gap
AN event designed to provide regional beauty therapists and business owners with the same access to professional opportunities as those in metropolitan areas is...
May 11, 2025
Tourism, events funds support local initiatives
THE Victorian government is supporting local events and tourism operators through the regional events and regional tourism investment funds, to attract international visitors. The latest...
May 11, 2025
Kilderkin wins three international medals
BALLARAT's Kilderkin Distillery has been awarded three medals at this year's London Spirits Competition. The distillery won a gold medal for its Larrikin's Grin Old...
May 10, 2025
Service to honour region’s mothers
THE annual Mother's Day service at the Garden of the Grieving Mother, adjacent to the Arch of Victory, will be held this Sunday 11...
May 9, 2025
Free mill weekend returns
TOMORROW will see the return of the free Anderson's Mill Heritage Weekend which showcases the site's more-than 150-year history. Across Saturday 10 and Sunday 11...
May 8, 2025
Lecture to discuss city’s challenging past
AUTHOR, historian and social activist Dr Frank Golding will deliver this year's annual Nathan Spielvogel Oration as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Dr Golding...
May 8, 2025
Petition calls for BREAZE funding to be restored – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
AT last week's ordinary council meeting, councillors received a petition regarding funding for BREAZE which will be referred to the CEO for a response. The...
May 8, 2025
New residency supports live arts
THE City of Ballarat has partnered with arts organisation Punctum to provide a regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program. Seedpod residencies will help...
May 6, 2025
Cr Cunningham resigns from Golden Plains council
COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has resigned from Golden Plains Shire council effective immediately. Cr Cunningham was first elected in 2020 and was mayor for two terms...
May 5, 2025
Play honours Lucas Girls
THE story of the Lucas Girls banding together through adversity will be told in a play at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute next week. Cate Whittaker's...
May 5, 2025
Art and gin at Kilderkin
AN exhibition of works by adult students of The Art Club Hub are on display until Sunday 11 May at Kilderkin Distillery. The Art Club...
May 4, 2025
Golf day supports special care nursery
MORE than $34,000 has been raised for Grampians Health's Ballarat Special Care Nursery and Maternity Unit by the Adroit Insurance and Risk Charity Golf...
May 3, 2025
Hospital changes fasting protocols for patient comfort
Grampians Health has implemented a new fasting protocol that reduces the liquid fasting time before surgery or other procedures with anaesthesia. Patients preparing for surgery...
May 3, 2025
Residents encouraged to download waste app
CITY of Ballarat staff are encouraging the community to download the Ballarat Waste App, which contains local waste and recycling information. More than 4400 people...
May 1, 2025
AFL umpire encourages young talent
TO celebrate community umpire week, AFL umpire Jacob Mollison visited Ballarat to train with local umpires. Mollison has umpired more than 350 AFL matches including...
April 30, 2025
Renowned pianist leads masterclass
ASSOCIATE Professor and head of keyboard at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium, Jerry Wong, is heading to Ballarat next weekend to lead a masterclass. The...
April 30, 2025
Hidden projections lighting up CBD
A NEW micro contemporary arts festival will be taking over Ballarat's CBD next month. HIDDEN festival will showcase the work of eight local artists who...
April 30, 2025
Compost leaves this autumn
THE City of Ballarat is encouraging residents to compost or mulch leaves this autumn. Residents can add leaves to their green waste bin where they...
April 29, 2025
Family support service celebrates 12 months
GRAMPIANS Early Parenting Centre staff and families have celebrated one year of providing specialist family support. The facility provides support for parents with sleep and...
April 29, 2025
Poet tells sister’s story of joy and triumph
POET and writer Anne Gleeson will be at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute next month to launch a poetic memoir about her sister Denise's life. The...
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