April 28, 2025
Works undertaken to conserve public art
A PROGRAM of works is underway by the City of Ballarat to repair some of the region's sculptures and fountains. Two prime ministers' busts, which...
April 28, 2025
New initiative to help residents age well
THE City of Ballarat is looking for people aged 55 and over to help create a more age-friendly city. The inaugural Age Friendly Ambassador Program...
April 27, 2025
Festival to uncover Snake Valley’s history
CELEBRATE history, culture and community at the Snake Valley Heritage Weekend. Across Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May visitors to the town on the...
April 25, 2025
Bus trip to uncover Burrumbeet’s past
WOADY Yaloak Historical Society members are inviting the community to join them on a bus trip to Lake Burrumbeet. The event will cover geological, family...
April 24, 2025
Dancing fundraiser aims to reach million-dollar milestone
THE Ballarat Foundation’s Dancing with our Stars initiative is set to return this July with the aim of reaching a one-million-dollar milestone. Ten community members...
April 23, 2025
FedUni calls for $10 million in funding
AHEAD of the Federal election on Saturday 3 May, Federation University Australia is seeking support from the major parties to establish a co-operative education...
April 22, 2025
ANZAC Appeal underway
RETURNED and Services League of Australia members are calling on the community to donate to this year’s ANZAC Appeal to support veterans and their...
April 22, 2025
Ballarat SES calls for donations
BALLARAT'S SES Unit is bringing together volunteers and the broader community to raise money for the organisation at a gala event. The function, to be...
April 21, 2025
Have your say about trail improvements
BALLARAT residents are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to walking and bike trails in Ballarat East. Early-stage planning is underway to improve the...
April 20, 2025
Gladkova brings experience to the Miners
EUROPEAN forward Julia Gladkova has signed with the Ballarat Miners for this year's Mitsubishi NBL1 South season. Gladkova, who is 182 centimetres tall, most recently...
April 19, 2025
Buninyong FNC reflects on 150 years
BUNINYONG Football Netball Club past and present players, coaches, committee members, sponsors and supporters gathered at the club rooms last weekend to celebrate 150...
April 18, 2025
The final strides to the Ballarat Marathon
IT is a week until the Ballarat Marathon gets underway with the Ballarat Health Services Foundation as the headline charity partner. More than 4700 runners,...
April 18, 2025
Foundation laid in hospital redevelopment
FOUNDATION works for the new multi-level hospital tower and emergency department at the Ballarat Base Hospital are underway. The works are part of the $655...
April 17, 2025
Unsealed road maintenance begins
THE City of Ballarat's annual unsealed road maintenance program has begun. The works include resheeting and drainage improvements on five unsealed roads located at Mount...
April 17, 2025
Libs pledge funds to prevent youth crime
LIBERAL Party candidate for Ballarat, Paula Doran, has announced that if the Coalition wins the Federal election, $165,000 will be allocated to an outreach...
April 16, 2025
Former WNBA champion inks deal with Miners
WNBA number three draft pick and former champion Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis has signed with the Ballarat Miners. While attending the University of Connecticut, Mosqueda-Lewis led the...
April 15, 2025
Ballarat secures world class cycling event
NEXT February Ballarat will become the hub for the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, attracting the world’s best cyclists to the city. The five-stage event will...
April 15, 2025
Water fountain will keep cyclists hydrated
THE City of Ballarat and Central Highlands Water have collaborated to install a Choose Tap water fountain at the upgraded Buninyong Pump Track. The fountain...
April 15, 2025
Health service leads work experience program
GRAMPIANS Health in partnership with the Local Learning Employment Network has launched a work experience program for high school students. The program's aim is to...
April 13, 2025
All about war medals and memorabilia
DAVID Wright, owner of David Wright Militaria and Collectables, will be at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute next week discussing Australian war medals and military...
April 12, 2025
Community celebrates Sri Lankan New Year
VIBRANT cultural activities, dancing and food took over Creswick's Doug Lindsay Reserve on Saturday to celebrate the Sri Lankan New Year. The event, organised by...
April 12, 2025
Labor pledges money for showgrounds
MEMBER for Ballarat Catherine King has made a $1.5 million funding pledge for the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society if Labor wins the Federal...
April 12, 2025
Young public speaker heading to London
FORMER Loreto College Ballarat student Lucy Eales will fly to London in May to take part in the International Public Speaking Competition. Ms Eales is...
April 11, 2025
A sweet treat for local sporting clubs
CENTRAL Highlands and Ballarat football netball clubs converged on Mars Stadium last week to collect more than $40,000 worth of confectionery as part of...
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