Emerging artists’ works go on show
YOUNG artists are showing off their hard work as part of the Next Gen exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery. The exhibit opened with an...
Bulldogs’ health program returns
A FREE men’s health program backed by AFL side Western Bulldogs is returning to Ballarat. Sons of the West, which was first held in the...
Life returns to uni campus
THIS week has been a busy one for university students in the region with the start of the first semester of the year. Orientation week...
Still the village of the neglected
TOWARDS Ballarat’s west lies a village that some residents say is unsafe and neglected. With those living in Cardigan Village affected by a lack of...
Have your say on region’s waste
HOW the community sorts its garbage is set to change. The City of Ballarat is seeking feedback on a range of waste and recycling options...
Painter pursues new novel idea
THIS Saturday, Judith Rook will see the publication of her first novel. Already a celebrated painter, Rook decided to peruse literature after gaining confidence in...
Squad has hoop dreams for recruits
A LOCAL community basketball team is seeking new members. Special Olympics Basketball Ballarat provides opportunities for those with an intellectual disability to share their love...
Celebrated trio back on stage
ACCLAIMED musical group the Seraphim Trio are returning to Ballarat this March to play classical masterpieces. The group is celebrated for their encyclopaedic performances of...
Local landscaper growing global
THIS March Daniel Althaus will show his designs at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, giving regional landscaping a boost. His 20-square-meter garden titled...
Day honours Sovereign Hill’s iconic sweet treat
THE streets will run red, but in a good way, at Sovereign Hill next week in celebration of National Raspberry Drop Day. On this Wednesday,...
New signs of life for lost figures
THE second oldest inland cemetery in Victoria launched a new trail and history walk dedicated to notable figures last Friday. The new signage installed at...
Grants aim to give boost to group
THE first round of City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants for 2023 have been awarded to twenty-four local community groups. More than $144,000 was handed...
Mental first aid kit is club’s goal
THE Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast made a significant donation to the Ballarat and District Suicide Prevention Network recently. The gift was a result of...
Library marks two years on the tools
COMMUNITY-based Ballarat Tool Library celebrated its second birthday last weekend. The volunteer led initiative formed during the COVID-19 pandemic allows members to share and borrow...
Sharp resigns for Miners
LOCAL basketball product Milly Sharp will return to the Miners for another year. The 17-year-old Ballarat Grammar student will play for the women’s team in...
Miners extend RAD partnership
THE Ballarat Miners basketball club have announced the extension of their partnership with high performance athletics gym, RADcentre. The award-winning fitness centre has been the...