September 9, 2023
New call goes out for old bikes
THE Y Ballarat’s ReCranked program is looking for donations of unused bikes that can be repaired and then given to people in need of...
September 9, 2023
Local soldier shares Army experience
BALLARAT soldier, Private Jeremy Janson, enlisted in the Australian Army seven years ago and has since had a wealth of experiences. Private Janson started his...
September 8, 2023
Tips for keeping safe this swooping season
THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, are reminding Victorians that swooping season is approaching. Native birds like magpies and plovers may...
September 8, 2023
Young rider takes talent global
BALLARAT Grammar student Sigrid Black has recently returned from France and Denmark where she took part in mounted games competitions. Mounted games are races and...
September 8, 2023
New coaches named to Miners’ junior squads
COACHES for the Ballarat Junior Miners first team for 2024 have been announced by Basketball Ballarat. The Ballarat Representative Program coaches will lead the teams...
September 6, 2023
Master the art of photography
A BALLARAT photography group is holding a series of workshops with the aim of helping members learn new skills and meet likeminded people. The Click...
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...
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