April 28, 2023
New bus helps vets keep rolling
VETERANS gathered at the Ballarat RSL last week to celebrate the handover of a twelve-seater bus. The new vehicle has been funded with a $30,000...
April 28, 2023
Federal money to help maintain historic garden
NEW heritage funding has been announced for the Eureka Stockade Gardens. The move came last Friday and saw Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, and City...
April 28, 2023
Breakfast served, Anzac style
COFFEE and rum were on the breakfast menu at the Ballarat RSL following this year’s dawn service. It’s part of an Anzac Day tradition known...
April 28, 2023
Missed voters please explain
THOSE who failed to vote in last years State election will have the chance to explain why, with a failed to vote notice to...
April 28, 2023
Changes coming to busy intersection
MAJOR works have begun to install a roundabout at the intersection of Dyson Drive and Carngham Road. It will be built in stages, beginning on...
April 28, 2023
Country Club series set for return
FOOTBALL matches promoting sport and safe work in farming communities is back in the region this season. On Monday it was announced the WorkSafe Country...
April 28, 2023
Fire season comes to an end
THE final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted on Monday, marking the end of the fire season which was similar in call out and...
April 28, 2023
Local official an award finalist
A LOCAL athletics official is a finalist in the 2022 Victorian Sport Awards. Christine Christie who represents Ballarat Regional Athletics Centre and Wendouree Athletics Club...
April 25, 2023
Opera singers to raise funds for Foundation
VICTORIA Opera Emerging Artist Prize Winners will be putting on a show this Mother’s Day at Loreto’s Abbey Theatre. Alastair Cooper-Golec and Syrah Torii along...
April 24, 2023
Legacies not forgotten
THE Ballarat RSL are making final preparations for upcoming Anzac Day services. This year there will be a Dawn Service at the Ballarat Cenotaph followed...
April 24, 2023
Local Anzac Day services
CRESWICK DAWN SERVICE. 5.50am followed by gunfire breakfast in senior citizens’ centre. BALLARAT CENOTAPH DAWN SERVICE. 6am at Sturt Street followed by a gunfire breakfast...
April 22, 2023
Tourism return welcomed, but more to do
NEW figures show tourism in Ballarat is bouncing back following the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism Research Australia’s National Visitor Survey for the year ending December 2022...
April 22, 2023
Colourful poppies for Anzac cause
A PROJECT in Lucas in encouraging locals to paint a poppy to commemorate Anzac Day. Known as the Poppy Project and run by developer Integra,...
April 22, 2023
Effort seeks to help with positive change
A PROGRAM is looking for mentors to help women and non-binary people in Ballarat who are currently interacting with the legal system. Known as Women...
April 21, 2023
Bloomin great award for local gardener
A CITY of Ballarat apprentice horticulturalist was part of a team awarded best visual display at the recent Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Jaclyn...
April 21, 2023
Excellence: new co-op centre opens at uni
THE new Co-operative Centre for Excellence was opened at Federation University’s SMB campus last week. The project is part of an effort by the State...
April 21, 2023
Feedback sought for water pricing plan
THE latest round of community input into drinking water pricing is underway with the Essential Services Commission seeking feedback from Central Highlands Water customers...
April 20, 2023
Get hooked on the art of fishing rod making
Have you every wanted to build your own fishing rod? Well, David Anderson and Ken Bradbrook will be helping people do just that at the...
April 19, 2023
Trivia helps double the love
TRVIA for a cause will be held at the Queen’s Head hotel this May. Twin Hearts is a Ballarat based organisation which raises funds for...
April 17, 2023
Weaving from worlds away
A CHANCE to weave with one of Australia’s three accredited Saori teachers is set to happen in Ballarat. Focussing on the craft of Saori weaving,...
April 16, 2023
Drop in a line and catch a great time
A LOCAL fishing club is looking for new members who are wanting to get social. The Ballarat Anglers Club, formed in 1899, meets on the...
April 14, 2023
Saints to pick in Carlton Draft
AN AFL legend will be coming out of retirement to play a match for Carngham-Linton Football Club this season. Part of a promotion by a...
April 14, 2023
Club recovers after oval vandalised
A COMMUNITY football oval is recovering after hoons left a trail of tire marks on the playing surface. Local junior football and netball players arrived...
April 14, 2023
Record fair ready to rock
THOUSANDS of records and other antiques will be on sale this weekend at the Wizard’s Annual Book and Record Fair. There will be jazz, rock,...
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