September 13, 2024
Meeting place for diversity and inclusivity
THE Ballarat Intercultural Garden was opened earlier this week to celebrate the diversity of the city. The space at the corner of Pleasant and Sturt...
September 13, 2024
Mall redevelopment enters next stage
THE first stage of the Bridge Mall redevelopment has opened to the public. The $23.3 million project includes a landscaped entry, a shared streetscape with...
September 10, 2024
Initiative to address vaping concerns
A VICHEALTH vaping prevention grant is providing Federation University researchers with the opportunity to investigate ways to stop young people vaping. Public health discipline lead...
September 7, 2024
Safety session for farmers
THE City of Ballarat is bringing together emergency service representatives to promote farm safety. The information session will be held next week with members of...
September 7, 2024
Report helps to fill heritage gaps
THE City of Ballarat's Thematic Environmental History Report has been published as the first step of the Heritage Gaps Review program. The report is available...
September 6, 2024
Putting relationships first for more-than 30 years
WITH three decades of experience looking after their clients, accounting and business advisory practice Chris Packer and Associates took out the top honour at...
September 6, 2024
Celebrating Ballarat’s business best
MORE-than six-hundred-and-fifty members of the Ballarat business community have celebrated their achievements at the Federation University Commence Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. The event, held at...
September 6, 2024
Wrapping an arm around veteran families
SATURDAY will mark the end of Legacy Week and legatees are calling on the community to give back to local veteran families. Last Thursday, Ballarat...
September 4, 2024
Climbing to the summit for mental health support
THIS September, a group of riders will get on their bikes to raise money for mental health support. Top of Mount Buninyong Rider (TOMB Rider)...
September 4, 2024
Fiery fun under the stars
A NEW fiery festival will take place at Sovereign Hill later this year. The program for the inaugural Food, Fire and Light Festival has been...
September 2, 2024
An afternoon of music and old friends
THE sounds of the Seraphim Trio are returning to the stage in Ballarat. Helen Ayres, Tim Nankervis and Anna Goldsworthy will be performing at the...
September 1, 2024
Queer storyteller enchants audiences
FEDERATION University Australia alumnus Em Chandler is telling queer stories through her work as a Ballarat-based magician and theatre-maker. Last week, Chandler was part of...
August 30, 2024
Learn from hospo’s best
HOSPITALITY training series, HospoHeros, is underway in Ballarat with a range of new instructors. The program includes four workshops which are designed to provide front-of-house...
August 30, 2024
Award caps off successful basketball season
THE Ballarat Miners have been named the NBL1 Club of the Year at the annual league awards night. The award is given to a club...
August 30, 2024
Remembering the workers of Sunnyside Mill
THE planting of trees and a new plaque at the Hill Street, Mount Pleasant Avenue of Honour have been celebrated. The avenue, situated outside Sunnyside...
August 30, 2024
Breaking the cycle of gender-based violence
ST Patrick's College students will get on their bikes today to raise awareness around respectful relationships and to help end violence against women. The student-led...
August 29, 2024
Funding to support students’ creativity
APPLICATIONS are open for next year's State Government Ccreative Learning Partnerships rogram. It aims to help Victorian students build their creative skills by allowing schools...
August 28, 2024
Take the back roads at the BMI
JOURNEY through some of Heather Ewart's great Australian road trips at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, or BMI, next month. The award-winning journalist is the host...
August 25, 2024
Assemble for a castle heist!
GET your team ready, it is nearly time for the next heist of Kryal Castle! The event, to be held Saturday 31 August, will see...
August 24, 2024
Chairmaker to share his craft
ONE of Australia's best Windsor chairmakers, Glen Rundell, is heading to the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades to share his skills. Over three...
August 23, 2024
Club celebrates state champs
THE Ballarat Little Athletics Centre community is celebrating the success of two club members. Paige has become a state champion after winning the Little Athletics...
August 23, 2024
BWEZ expansion continues
WORKS at Ballarat West Employment Zone, or BWEZ, by the State Government are continuing with an extension to Liberator Drive. Minister for Regional Development, Gayle...
August 23, 2024
Creating safer walking and cycling routes
CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for the community's feedback on improving the safety of some of the city's walking and cycling corridors. Five locations...
August 23, 2024
Get ready for country racing!
MEMBERS of the Ballarat Turf Club are gearing up for this year's Ecycle Solutions Grand National Day. The program will feature six race jumps and...
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