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February 26, 2023

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...

February 25, 2023

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...

February 24, 2023

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...

February 24, 2023

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...

February 24, 2023

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...

February 24, 2023

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...

February 24, 2023

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...

February 22, 2023

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...

February 21, 2023

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...

February 19, 2023

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,...

February 18, 2023

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...

February 18, 2023

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...

February 18, 2023

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...

February 17, 2023

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...

February 17, 2023

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...

February 17, 2023

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...