March 25, 2023
Young cyclists gain confidence
BALLARAT-Sebastapol Cycling Club’s Power2Pedal bike education program has wrapped up for another summer, with a club spokesperson describing it as a huge success. The program,...
March 25, 2023
Lower regional PT fairs launching
A REGIONAL fare cap for public transport is beginning next Friday with Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, visiting Southern...
March 24, 2023
Excellence awards open for applications
NOMINATIONS are now open for awards celebrating business excellence in Ballarat. The Federation University Commerce Ballarat business excellence awards aim to showcase local businesses and...
March 24, 2023
Cost verses frequency: feedback sought on bin options
THE City of Ballarat have announced rubbish disposal options for future kerbside waste and glass collection and are now seeking community input into which...
March 24, 2023
Jobs push ahead of Comm Games
THE State government has launched what’s being called a “jobs pipeline” to kickstart preparation for the Commonwealth Games which is less than three years...
March 24, 2023
Running into a new milestone
A HADDON-based athletics club is turning twenty-five this month. The Woady Yaloak Athletic Club is celebrating the milestone with the running of the Haddon Gift,...
March 24, 2023
Program aims to spark interest in firefighting
A FIRE and resilience workshop for girls was held in Creswick last week. Known as Girls on Fire, the program works with schools, emergency services...
March 24, 2023
Expert advice on setting up business
HELP is being provided for those hoping to set up a microbusiness or small to medium enterprise in Ballarat with Runway and Ballarat Group...
March 22, 2023
Mentorship a chance to help change lives
BIG Brothers Big Sisters Ballarat are looking for trusted adults to provide support for local children. Their goal is to have 30 mentors this year...
March 22, 2023
Inverleigh set for a great Friday!
A LOCAL Good Friday Appeal event is returning this Easter for the first time since before the pandemic. With the aim of supporting the Royal...
March 21, 2023
Partners team up for food relief program
AS the cost of living squeeze continues, two community groups have teamed up to provide fresh food hampers to local people. Part of a program...
March 19, 2023
Unique beadwork at outdoor galley
A NEW installation featuring beads has arrived at the Unicorn Lane outdoor gallery. Titled Beads and Biodiversity the works are by Shalome Lateef and centre...
March 18, 2023
Women’s landscape design set to bloom
FOR the first time in history, an all-female trade team will install a landscape designers work at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Design...
March 17, 2023
Fire brigade rebounds after break in
THE Cardigan Village CFA are rebuilding following a break in earlier this month. Intruders gained access through the back window, smashed down the door and...
March 17, 2023
Partners sought for SpringFest
TWO local organisations are being sought to become community partners of SpringFest. Community groups need to be willing to be involved in regular meetings, provide...
March 17, 2023
Double the celebrations for local twins.
AN EXCEPTIONAL milestone has been reached by a set of Ballarat twins, celebrating their ninetieth birthday late last month. Glenda and Nola Stephens arrived at...
March 17, 2023
New nets for East cricketers
NEW cricket nets were opened at Russell Square last Friday. Six nets have been built, with five for the East Ballarat Cricket Club and an...
March 17, 2023
New umpires sought for new season
WITH the footy season getting underway in just a few weeks, the Ballarat Football Umpires Association are seeking new custodians of the game to...
March 15, 2023
Show a chance to get your craft on
GET hands on with leading crafters this March as Craft Alive will be back in Ballarat over three days offering a change for makers...
March 14, 2023
Excess food finds new home at swap
A SUSTAINABLE way to get fresh produce is available at Ballarat community garden. A produce swap on the first Saturday of every month allows those...
March 13, 2023
Group gets active for heart health
A LOCAL walking group has started weekly sessions at Lake Esmond. Organised by Heart Foundation Walking, the aim of the group is to get people...
March 12, 2023
Course to help you find your people
A SERIES of workshops centred around researching family history are getting underway next week at the Eureka Centre, and the free sessions are all...
March 11, 2023
Festival part of uni town push
THOUGHT-provoking events will take centre stage at Federation University this month as the institution seeks to reinvent its place in Ballarat. Speakers including Emeritus Professor...
March 11, 2023
Marking a love that’s lasted a lifetime
A BALLARAT couple reached a remarkable milestone recently as Joy and Bert Buckley celebrated their seventy second wedding anniversary last week. The pair, married on...
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