Tour heritage building by night
UNCOVER the secrets of the Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute by touring the historical building at night. The panned tours will take attendees through the 1860s building...
Local queer Kelly play set to slay
NED Kelly and his gang are taking to the stage at the Melbourne Fringe Festival as they fight to create the the Queerdom of...
Knights to clash at Ballarat Show
ATTENDEES will be transported back to Medieval times at this year’s Ballarat Times Ballarat Show with a jousting performance by competitors from Kryal Castle. The...
FedUni leads way for first timers
FEDERATION University Australia has been ranked number one nationally for first in family enrolments by the Good Universities Guide. The position recognises FedUni as an...
Session focuses on disaster planning
LAST Saturday local emergency services personnel and multicultural leaders gathered at Barkly Square for the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council’s, or BMRC’s, emergency planning for...
Small friends spark creativity
BALLARAT Mini Friends miniature doll group will be holding their annual fair at Brown Hill Hall this October. The fair is designed for miniature enthusiasts...
Orchid fanciers to show unique blooms
FLOWERING orchids will be on display at the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre this month as part of the Ballarat Orchid Society’s spring orchid show. The event...
First course for foodie paradise at Kingston
SOME of Victoria’s best produce, food, wine, and beer will be on offer as part of Kingston’s first Food and Wine Festival. The event in...
Uncovering the blue side of Goldfields history
HISTORIAN Barbara Minchinton will be at Sovereign Hill later this month sharing the story of sex work and brothels on the Victorian Goldfields. Soliciting in...
Impacts on First Peoples focus for event
LOCAL historian Dr Marguerita Stephens and local documentary filmmaker James Freemantle are joining together at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute for an evening of history. The...
Fun with Dave and his dogs
FARMER Dave Graham will be at this year’s Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show along with his Muttley Crew educating children around having safe and...
Seniors festival gets underway
THE Ballarat Seniors Festival has officially launched with a range of events and activities on offer throughout October. The festival is seeking to celebrate the...
Community ready to rally in support of mental health
TOMORROW members of the community will be walking at Lake Wendouree to shine a light on positive mental health and wellbeing. Walking off the War...
Input wanted on youth hub plan
CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for input from young people, the youth sector, and the wider community about the potential development of a...
Spring meet ready for racing
WINE lovers and racing enthusiasts will be right at home at this year’s Blue Pyrenees Estate Avoca Cup. Gates will be open from 11am on...
Warriors’ charge into cricket skills
THE Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club are trying their hand at cricket, becoming a Woolworths Blast Centre. Starting on Thursday nights in term four, children...
Cricket club puts out call
BURRUMBEET Cricket Club members are currently searching for new players to join the club’s two male squads. The club has two teams in the second...
Latest designs open for display
THE grand opening of a new set of display homes in Lucas is set for this Saturday with events and activities marking the occasion. The...
Take photos amongst nature
LOCAL organisation Click Collective is hosting a nature photography meet in Lal Lal in early October. The afternoon will be an opportunity to take photos...
Women lost to history celebrated
AN exhibition at Federation University’s SMB Campus’ Tippet Library is focusing on the achievements of girls and women who studied and worked at the...
Musical trio to make return
THE Seraphim Trio will be back in Ballarat next month playing in the Anglican Cathedral’s Synod Hall. The group, made up of Helen Ayres, Tim...
Long time local medicos to retire
TWO healthcare workers have retired after nearly a century of experience between them in the industry locally. Dr John Richmond and senior nurse Joy Taylor...
BMI opens up to celebrate seniors
THE start of October marks the Victorian Seniors Festival and there’s a range of events on offer across Ballarat and the region. The theme of...
Housing policy shift aims for more homes in regions
LAST week Premier Daniel Andrews announced the State Government’s Housing Statement which includes more than one hundred and fifty thousand homes to be built...