Breaking the cycle of gender-based violence
ST Patrick's College students will get on their bikes today to raise awareness around respectful relationships and to help end violence against women. The student-led...
Award caps off successful basketball season
THE Ballarat Miners have been named the NBL1 Club of the Year at the annual league awards night. The award is given to a club...
Learn from hospo’s best
HOSPITALITY training series, HospoHeros, is underway in Ballarat with a range of new instructors. The program includes four workshops which are designed to provide front-of-house...
Remembering the workers of Sunnyside Mill
THE planting of trees and a new plaque at the Hill Street, Mount Pleasant Avenue of Honour have been celebrated. The avenue, situated outside Sunnyside...
Funding to support students’ creativity
APPLICATIONS are open for next year's State Government Ccreative Learning Partnerships rogram. It aims to help Victorian students build their creative skills by allowing schools...
Take the back roads at the BMI
JOURNEY through some of Heather Ewart's great Australian road trips at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, or BMI, next month. The award-winning journalist is the host...
Assemble for a castle heist!
GET your team ready, it is nearly time for the next heist of Kryal Castle! The event, to be held Saturday 31 August, will see...
Chairmaker to share his craft
ONE of Australia's best Windsor chairmakers, Glen Rundell, is heading to the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades to share his skills. Over three...
BWEZ expansion continues
WORKS at Ballarat West Employment Zone, or BWEZ, by the State Government are continuing with an extension to Liberator Drive. Minister for Regional Development, Gayle...
Creating safer walking and cycling routes
CITY of Ballarat staff are looking for the community's feedback on improving the safety of some of the city's walking and cycling corridors. Five locations...
Have your say on reserve upgrade
CARDIGAN Village community members can provide feedback on what they would like to see at the suburb's reserve to the City of Ballarat. Funding of...
Get ready for country racing!
MEMBERS of the Ballarat Turf Club are gearing up for this year's Ecycle Solutions Grand National Day. The program will feature six race jumps and...
Club celebrates state champs
THE Ballarat Little Athletics Centre community is celebrating the success of two club members. Paige has become a state champion after winning the Little Athletics...
Project for children’s home remembrance
THE City of Ballarat is working with a group of former residents of the Ballarat Orphanage to acknowledge 200 Victoria Street's past. Since the building's...
Roads program complete
THE completion of the roundabout at the intersection of Dyson Drive and Ballarat-Carngham Road marks the end of the State Government's Keeping Ballarat Moving...
Small actions to make a big difference
UNLOCK Possibilities' first trivia night has raised more than seven thousand dollars for local organisations. The event, held at North Ballarat Sports Club last Saturday,...
Nominate an inspirational senior
CITY of Ballarat residents are invited to nominate an inspirational older person for this year's Ballarat seniors awards. The awards aim to acknowledge residents aged...
A taste of opera in Buninyong
MUSIC from Mozart, Gounod, Britten and more will be performed in the Buninyong Uniting Church later this month. Cordelia's Potted Operas will be presenting Women...
Four legged friends spreading joy
RESIDENTS and clients of Grampians Health and Wellbeing units have welcomed therapy dogs Honey and Maple. The 4 Paws Therapy golden retrievers visit each week...
Coming together for true love
IT has been a challenging year for Katie and Jack Fielding, but thanks to the support of the Ballarat community the pair have celebrated...
Digging deep for a cause
NEXT Saturday a local not-for-profit will be celebrating seven years of supporting small organisations and causes. Twin Hearts was founded in 2017 by Kelly-Louise Austin...
Art students set the benchmark
A NEW exhibition at the Post Office Gallery is showcasing the work of Federation University Australia students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Arts. Benchmark...
Bag a book bargain
TOMORROW InterClub will be celebrating Book Week by providing children with a chance to win five hundred dollars for their school library. All books at...
Fire up for free footy fun!
ROUND twenty-four of the AFL season will see the Western Bulldogs face off against the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Mars Stadium, with free...