January 19, 2024
Calls for peace at picnic
COMMUNITY members gathered at the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens last Saturday to call for action to support peace in the Middle East. The picnic aimed...
January 19, 2024
Get your skates on for fitness
GET rolling this summer by joining Roller Skate Fit Club’s eight-week program for adults. No experience is required to join the group which meets on...
January 19, 2024
Vixens’ netball schedule revealed
LAST week the Melbourne Vixens unveiled their Ballarat Blitz pre-season weekend schedule. The host team is set to take on the West Coast Fever at...
January 18, 2024
Seminar to talk art and business
OWNER of the Imaginarium, Melinda Muscat, will be at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on Saturday leading a free seminar about art and business. The...
January 17, 2024
Learn how to find inner peace
A PUBLIC talk with a focus on choosing happiness will be on at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute later this month. The event will be led...
January 17, 2024
Fine dining restaurant to feature local produce
SEASONAL and locally sourced food is set to be showcased at Babae, a new restaurant opening inside Hotel Vera later this month. The Sturt Street...
January 14, 2024
Grants open for producers
The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...
January 13, 2024
Drone trial a flaming success
NEW technology which may speed up planned burns and improve safety for CFA volunteers has been trialled at Stoneleigh. Drones were recently used as part...
January 12, 2024
How to keep your pet safe during fireworks
WITH the City of Ballarat’s annual fireworks display on this Sunday, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to ensure their furry friends are kept...
January 12, 2024
Connections forged on family camp
A GROUP military families headed to Ballarat last week for a four-day camp as part of Legacy’s young families program. The camp provided an opportunity...
January 12, 2024
Huge response to donation call out
CITY of Ballarat staff thanked the community following abundant donations to the Animal Shelter over the festive period. As a result, the shelter’s storage area...
January 12, 2024
Substation input extended, no word on land swap
THE community consultation period for a planned substation set for Ballarat East has been extended by the project’s proponent. Residents can now provide design feedback...
January 12, 2024
Fireworks to follow this summer’s Sunday
FIREWORKS are set to light up the sky this Sunday with the City of Ballarat’s annual display. Starting at 9.30pm, the event will last around...
January 10, 2024
Government wants kids hooked on fishing
CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...
January 9, 2024
Friends sought for seniors program
A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...
January 8, 2024
Region readies for golden event
THE history and beauty of the region’s organs are once again going to come into focus with the annual Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields...
January 8, 2024
Business builds success in tough climate
DESPITE challenges currently faced by the construction industry including high interest rates, building costs, and general confidence in the sector, locally owned Stroud Homes...
January 8, 2024
Get riding this school holidays
THERE is plenty of school holiday fun to be had at Rebel Equestrian Centre at Berringa. The organisation is offering a range of classes including...
January 5, 2024
Summer fun in Ballarat
WITH the season of summer well underway, there is plenty of fun to be had in Ballarat to escape the summer heat. Here are some...
January 5, 2024
Sky high tech used to prevent fires
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...
January 5, 2024
Local talent re-signs with Miners
THREE local players, Jemma Amoore, Millie Cracknell and Milly Sharp, have been re-signed by the Ballarat Miners for the next NBL1 South season. Women’s head...
January 5, 2024
Raffle raises thousands for Wellness Centre
BARRY Plant Real Estate’s cancer wellness raffle has raised more than twenty-one thousand dollars for the Wellness Centre at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer...
January 5, 2024
Campaign aims to protect refs
REFEREES for Basketball Ballarat aged under eighteen have begun to use green whistles as part of a campaign about creating a respectful environment. The Green...
January 2, 2024
Service offers free support to parents
SERVICES provided by Gidget House Ballarat are aiming to help expecting and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. The organisation provides free, individual counselling...
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