November 9, 2024
Nominations open for Australia Day awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the City of Ballarat's Australia Day Community Awards which celebrate outstanding local achievers. There are three categories of awards including...
November 9, 2024
Projects to protect waterways
APPLICATIONS are open for the second round of the State Government's Green Links grants program which aims to enhance local waterways. Eligibility has been extended...
November 8, 2024
Designs unveiled for substation fence
THREE potential fence designs for the new Ballarat East Zone Substation have been revealed by Powercor and residents can vote for the one they...
November 7, 2024
Awards ceremony a celebration of seniors
MARION Blythman has been named Ballarat's Senior of the Year for her work as a regional convenor for the Community Visitors Program and as...
November 7, 2024
Milestone celebration for kinder
BUNINYONG Uniting Kindergarten has turned sixty and a party was held with community members young and old on Saturday. The event's special guest was Florence...
November 5, 2024
Illuminating Irish women of Eureka
A PROJECT uncovering the unknown contributions of Irish women to Ballarat's development during the goldrush period is nearly complete. The findings made by Way Back...
November 5, 2024
Drop in Victorian asthma deaths
DATA from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that asthma deaths in Victoria have dropped by seven per cent over the last year. Victoria...
November 2, 2024
ACU arts hub launches
AUSTRALIAN Catholic University has launched a new regional arts and humanities hub in Ballarat. The centre will be led by Ballarat-based ACU historian associate professor...
November 1, 2024
Putting with purpose
MEMBERS of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute are inviting the community to join them at Snake Valley Golf Club this month to raise money for...
November 1, 2024
Wild attraction up for top prize
THE Ballarat Wildlife Park has been named a finalist in the major tourism attraction category of this year's Victorian Tourism Awards. The awards by the...
November 1, 2024
Power pilot begins
BALLARAT families can now access a free digital tool from the State Electricity Commission to help them switch to energy efficient electrical appliances. The pilot...
November 1, 2024
Chat and collaborate with local police
COMMUNITY members and local businesses in some of Ballarat's fringe areas are invited to attend a policing forum to talk with local officers about...
November 1, 2024
Hospital redevelopment enters final stage
STAGE two of the Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has been completed including a six-storey power supply and support services building. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne...
October 31, 2024
Uncovering the truth about James ‘King’ O’Malley
THE month of November will see the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute host four Twilight Talks about the theme 'uncovering the past.' On Wednesday 20 November, retired...
October 31, 2024
Water poster comp winners announced
THE winners of Central Highland Water's National Water Week poster competition have been announced. Entries were received from local early learning, kindergarten and primary school...
October 30, 2024
New classrooms opened at St Aloysius
MEMBER for Ballarat Catherine King has opened a new junior learning hub at St Aloysius Primary School. Ms King visited the school last Friday to...
October 30, 2024
Basketball’s big names head to Ballarat
WOMEN'S National Basketball League team Bendigo Spirit will be heading to Ballarat next month to play an in-season game at Selkirk Stadium. The round four...
October 29, 2024
Ideas ready to spark
COMMUNITY Bank Buninyong has announced the finalists of its SparkTank initiative which will see up to fifty thousand dollars distributed to community groups across...
October 29, 2024
Improving outcomes for stroke patients
GRAMPIANS Health researchers are looking to improve the outcomes for patients who experience an in-hospital stroke. An in-hospital stroke occurs once a patient is already...
October 28, 2024
Fed Uni improves global ranking
Federation University Australia has improved its score in the latest edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University was ranked in the...
October 28, 2024
Grants support local history
APPLICATIONS are open for the State Governments local history grants program which supports community groups to preserve and showcase records. The program has been running...
October 27, 2024
Staying hydrated, sustainably
THE installation of a Central Highlands Water Choose Tap water fountain at the Ballarat Wildlife Park is aiming to help visitors stay hydrated in...
October 26, 2024
Iconic gems for sale at fair
TWO iconic local treasures will be among the goods for sale at next weekend's Wizard's Annual Book and Record Fair. A Bertie the Cellerman statue...
October 25, 2024
Prestigious art prize returns
St Patrick's College's Flanagan Art Prize is returning as a major competition and exhibition next year. Held annually since 2008 before becoming a residency in...
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