March 17, 2025
Flood mitigation works start flowing
FLOOD mitigation works will soon begin in Cardigan Village and Miners Rest with a focus on upgrading stormwater systems, improving water flow management and...
March 17, 2025
Student excellence honoured at TAFE awards
THE Federation TAFE awards have celebrated 42 outstanding student achievers and educators. The event, which was held at the Mining Exchange, recognised recipients across 30...
March 16, 2025
Expo will help over-55s age well
THE City of Ballarat will host a new initiative later this month to provide information and resources to people aged 55 and over or...
March 16, 2025
Engagement opportunity for residents
A NEW City of Ballarat expo to be held at the Civic Hall this month will give residents and ratepayers an opportunity to engage...
March 14, 2025
School footy comp promotes respectful relationships
THE competition all about respect is returning for another year, with Ballarat's Loreto College and St Patrick's College taking on Geelong's Sacred Heart College...
March 14, 2025
Construction begins at events precinct
CONSTRUCTION of the Ballarat Major Events Precinct, which includes upgrades to Mars Stadium and the new Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre, has begun. Mars Stadium's capacity...
March 14, 2025
More signings for the Miners
GUARD Luke Rosendale has re-signed with the Ballarat Miners men's squad for this year's NBL1 South season, while Ally Knights will join the women's...
March 13, 2025
Costa welcomed to Wendouree PS
LANDSCAPE architect and television presenter Costa Georgiadis has visited Wendouree Primary School to spend time with students and tour the school gardens. Mr Georgiadis visited...
March 13, 2025
Have your say on gardens’ future
THE City of Ballarat has released the draft Ballarat Botanical Gardens master plan for community feedback. The plan includes a 20-year vision for the gardens...
March 13, 2025
Reflecting on Ballarat’s car industry
CHANGE in Ballarat's car industry will be the focus of a Twilight Talk next week at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. The panel discussion will be...
March 12, 2025
New curator appointed at gallery
EMILY Wakeling has been appointed the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new curator. Ms Wakeling joined the gallery in January after relocating from Rockhampton Museum of...
March 11, 2025
Awards celebrate city’s heritage
APPLICATIONS are open for the National Trust of Australia Heritage Awards. The awards are supported by the City of Ballarat and recognise individuals and groups...
March 10, 2025
Championing inclusion for disabled women
HEIDI Biggin unexpectedly acquired a disability in 2010 after she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. It sometimes affects her speech and balance, and...
March 10, 2025
Creatives celebrated through school initiative
THE St Patrick's College Flanagan Art Prize has received more than 200 entries from across Australia. The exhibition, which will include 98 shortlisted works, will...
March 8, 2025
Loong added to Heritage Register
BALLARAT'S processional dragon Loong has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its cultural and historical significance. Loong was purchased to celebrate the 60-year...
March 8, 2025
Grant to improve regional health outcomes
THE Grampians Health nursing and midwifery-led research team have received a Victorian Nurses and Midwives Trust major grant to investigate the patient care and...
March 7, 2025
Rotary donation to fund bowel cancer research
THE Rotary Bowelscan Committee has donated one hundred and twelve thousand dollars to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute. The money was raised through the...
March 7, 2025
Conservation blooms at Begonia Festival
BALLARAT's Begonia Festival begins tomorrow with thousands of people expected to attend the three-day event at the Botanical Gardens. This year's festival will centre around...
March 6, 2025
New weekend services ready to depart
THE State Government has announced fifty new or extended weekend services on the Ballarat, Ararat, Warrnambool and Bendigo lines. Premier Jacinta Allan joined Minister for...
March 6, 2025
Students solving real world problems
STUDENTS from Ballarat Grammar, Ballarat High School, Mount Clear College, and Damascus College have presented their ideas to solve some of the world's most...
March 5, 2025
More places open for rural educators
THE latest round of the State Government's Certificate III Upskill Support Program is open, aiming to strengthen the early childhood education workforce in regional...
March 5, 2025
Clinic to increase access to women’s healthcare
A NEW virtual women's health clinic will help Victorian women access services such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, menopause, breast health, and menstrual care, cervical...
March 5, 2025
Consider safety before swimming
ROYAL Life Saving Australia is asking the community to consider risks before going swimming as hot late-summer weather continues. Last summer 134 people died from...
March 4, 2025
New emergency care standards announced
THE State Government is introducing new healthcare system standards to ensure faster patient care and support emergency department staff. The standards for safe and timely...
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