May 11, 2025
Tourism, events funds support local initiatives
THE Victorian government is supporting local events and tourism operators through the regional events and regional tourism investment funds, to attract international visitors. The latest...
May 10, 2025
Service to honour region’s mothers
THE annual Mother's Day service at the Garden of the Grieving Mother, adjacent to the Arch of Victory, will be held this Sunday 11...
May 9, 2025
Free mill weekend returns
TOMORROW will see the return of the free Anderson's Mill Heritage Weekend which showcases the site's more-than 150-year history. Across Saturday 10 and Sunday 11...
May 8, 2025
Lecture to discuss city’s challenging past
AUTHOR, historian and social activist Dr Frank Golding will deliver this year's annual Nathan Spielvogel Oration as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Dr Golding...
May 8, 2025
Petition calls for BREAZE funding to be restored – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
AT last week's ordinary council meeting, councillors received a petition regarding funding for BREAZE which will be referred to the CEO for a response. The...
May 8, 2025
New residency supports live arts
THE City of Ballarat has partnered with arts organisation Punctum to provide a regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program. Seedpod residencies will help...
May 6, 2025
Cr Cunningham resigns from Golden Plains council
COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has resigned from Golden Plains Shire council effective immediately. Cr Cunningham was first elected in 2020 and was mayor for two terms...
May 5, 2025
Play honours Lucas Girls
THE story of the Lucas Girls banding together through adversity will be told in a play at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute next week. Cate Whittaker's...
May 5, 2025
Art and gin at Kilderkin
AN exhibition of works by adult students of The Art Club Hub are on display until Sunday 11 May at Kilderkin Distillery. The Art Club...
May 4, 2025
Golf day supports special care nursery
MORE than $34,000 has been raised for Grampians Health's Ballarat Special Care Nursery and Maternity Unit by the Adroit Insurance and Risk Charity Golf...
May 3, 2025
Hospital changes fasting protocols for patient comfort
Grampians Health has implemented a new fasting protocol that reduces the liquid fasting time before surgery or other procedures with anaesthesia. Patients preparing for surgery...
May 3, 2025
Residents encouraged to download waste app
CITY of Ballarat staff are encouraging the community to download the Ballarat Waste App, which contains local waste and recycling information. More than 4400 people...
May 1, 2025
AFL umpire encourages young talent
TO celebrate community umpire week, AFL umpire Jacob Mollison visited Ballarat to train with local umpires. Mollison has umpired more than 350 AFL matches including...
April 30, 2025
Compost leaves this autumn
THE City of Ballarat is encouraging residents to compost or mulch leaves this autumn. Residents can add leaves to their green waste bin where they...
April 30, 2025
Renowned pianist leads masterclass
ASSOCIATE Professor and head of keyboard at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium, Jerry Wong, is heading to Ballarat next weekend to lead a masterclass. The...
April 30, 2025
Hidden projections lighting up CBD
A NEW micro contemporary arts festival will be taking over Ballarat's CBD next month. HIDDEN festival will showcase the work of eight local artists who...
April 29, 2025
Family support service celebrates 12 months
GRAMPIANS Early Parenting Centre staff and families have celebrated one year of providing specialist family support. The facility provides support for parents with sleep and...
April 29, 2025
Evening of art returns
THE Great Takeaway will return for a third year this May to showcase local creatives and produce. The dining event will see 60 guests have...
April 29, 2025
Poet tells sister’s story of joy and triumph
POET and writer Anne Gleeson will be at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute next month to launch a poetic memoir about her sister Denise's life. The...
April 29, 2025
Campaign aims to prevent workplace aggression
THE State Government has launched a new WorkSafe campaign to prevent aggression and violence in the workplace. The 'don't cross the line' campaign aims to...
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...
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