September 5, 2023
Day seeks to ask important question
R U Ok? Day is coming up and the event organisers are calling on Australians to let their loved ones they are here to...
September 5, 2023
Puppetry masters head to Creswick
A SHADOW puppetry show for children about healing, resilience and friendship will be performed in Creswick this month. Crow Kid is on Monday 18 September...
September 4, 2023
New collaboration for health service
GRAMPIANS Health is set to partner with a series of hospitals and research institutions as part of the State Government’s Victorian Collaborative Centre for...
September 2, 2023
Sebas students turn on new taps
TWO new drinking fountains have been installed at Sebastopol Primary School with the aim of teaching students the importance of drinking tap water. The fountains...
September 1, 2023
Future problem solvers take centre stage
STUDENTS from Canadian Lead Primary School have been given a two-thousand-dollar grant to bring ideas developed during a community improvement project to life. The initiative...
September 1, 2023
Creative centenarian young at heart
THURSDAY marked the one hundredth birthday of Ballarat resident Joy Learmonth. Ms Learmonth was born in Wedderburn, Victoria and has seen many changes in her...
September 1, 2023
Firefighter to honour lost heroes
LOCAL firefighter Jarred Powell will be climbing Crown Metropol tomorrow in full turn out gear in honour of those impacted by September 11 2001...
September 1, 2023
Club to support men’s mental health
BALLARAT Greyhound’s is celebrating Father’s Day with a pool competition for teams of two and a series of fundraisers for men’s mental health. The event...
September 1, 2023
Female umps mark milestone
ANOTHER milestone for women’s participation in football has been reached, with two female umpires making their debut in the Ballarat Football Netball League senior...
August 31, 2023
Band celebrates historic achievement
THIS September Beaufort Municipal Band will be holding a concert to celebrate one hundred and fifty years. The performance will include appearances from the Horsham,...
August 30, 2023
Listen up, dog whisperer has something to say
WORLD renowned dog listener Tony Knight is coming to Ballarat this September to help owners transform their pets into well behaved animals. The course will...
August 29, 2023
Festival seeking rockstar businesses
BALLARAT Rock N Roll Festival is searching for food vendors and stall holders who would like to take part in this year’s festival. It will...
August 29, 2023
Creative wanted for gallery space
CREATIVE Ballarat is looking for a new artist in residence for the Lydiard Street Arts Hub. Expressions of interest to fill the position are now...
August 28, 2023
Best speakers to vie for title
THE best public speakers from around Victoria will be coming together at Legacy House this September for the state final of the Legacy Junior...
August 27, 2023
Learn eco-friendly printing techniques
A WORKSHOP on how to eco print onto fabric and watercolour paper will be held at Haddon Community Learning Centre next month. Eco printing is...
August 25, 2023
New business shares joy of giving
A NEW Ballarat business is spreading the joy of giving with a range of locally produced hampers. The Sweet Owl Hampers launched last Friday and...
August 25, 2023
River rehabilitation works completed
MAJOR structural works have been completed that formed part of the Yarrowee Rehabilitation project. A collaboration between Central Highlands Water and the City of Ballarat,...
August 25, 2023
Champions of Vic Park crowned
TWO cyclists were crowned winners of the 2023 AusCycling National Cyclo-cross Championships at Victoria Park last weekend. More than 240 people took part in the...
August 25, 2023
Games back on for local youth
REGISTRATION is now open for the Ballarat Regional Youth Games which will be taking place in 2024. The games will begin with an Amazing Race...
August 24, 2023
Hear songs from the Torres Strait
THE Boîte Schools Chorus will be in town this weekend performing songs from the Torres Strait. The Boîte is a multicultural music organisation which aims...
August 24, 2023
Course to teach beekeeping basics
BALLARAT Regional Beekeepers are hosting a course at Haddon next month and it’s all about becoming a beekeeper. The 2 Bee or not 2 Bee...
August 22, 2023
Sculptor sought for Morrison’s bust
ARTISTS are being invited to apply to sculpt the next bust for the Prime Minister’s Avenue in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. The 30th Prime Minister...
August 22, 2023
Netball dresses donated for World Cup connection
THE Rokewood Corindhap Hoppers have donated one hundred and eleven netball dresses to sports teams in South Africa during the country’s hosting of the...
August 21, 2023
Award for school plan
LORETO College Ballarat has been nominated Australian Education Excellence Award for best strategic plan. The award is assessed on a range of factors including the...
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