Piano’s best ready to play
THIS Sunday some of Ballarat's best piano students will perform in the Synod Hall of the Anglican Cathedral. The free concert will have a range...
Learn about the role of local gov
MEMBERS of the Municipal Association of Victoria will be in Ballarat next month providing a community and candidate information session for upcoming Local Government...
FedTAFE part of prison education
FEDERATION TAFE has signed a six-year agreement with the Department of Justice and Community Safety to increase education and vocational training in Victorian prisons. The...
Photography on the goldfields
EXPLORE the history of photography and the gold rush with Associate Professor Anne Maxwell next month. The talk held at the Eureka Centre will focus...
Heart failure trial for treatments
ASSOCIATE Professor Ernesto Oqueli, head of cardiology at Grampians Health, is leading a clinical trial to investigate a new medication to improve symptoms of...
Big upgrades to tiny towns
SOME of the smallest communities within the Ripon electorate are set to receive funding as part of the State Government's tiny towns initiative. The first...
Footy program for inclusivity
A PARTNERSHIP between AFL Victoria and Sports Central is aiming to create safe, equal and respectful sporting environments. The AFL Clubs and Gender Equity Education...
Umps to develop skills interstate
NEXT month three members of the Ballarat Football Umpires Association will be heading to Adelaide to take part in a development opportunity. Field umpire Damian...
Joy at koala joeys’ arrival
BALLARAT Wildlife Park keepers have welcomed eight koala joeys this season, the highest number they have had in a single year. The boom in babies...
Back in time with fashion
TIME travel at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this Sunday with a historical fashion parade and Devonshire tea fundraiser. Tickets to the event, which is supported...
Capping project underway at landfill
FOR the first time, geosynthetic cell capping at Ballarat Regional Landfill is underway. The $2.6 million project, funded by the City of Ballarat, will cap...
The south side heats up!
TAKE a trip to the south side and heat up with spice this Saturday. Four local businesses, located south of Sturt Street, have decided to...
Strategy to guide future of wine
VICTORIANS interested in shaping the future of the wine industry are invited to provide feedback on the development of the new Victorian Wine Strategy. The...
Learn the art of entomology
UNCOVER the world of butterfly and moth preservation with Jason Penfold at the Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades. The beginner-friendly entomology workshop is...
Find handmade treasures at winter market
THE town of Buninyong is embracing the cold weather with a winter market later this month. The Buninyong Village Market will be held around the...
Reminder to enrol for upcoming election
THIS October will be the City of Ballarat council election and eligible voters are reminded to be correctly enrolled ahead of the close of...
Sharing a love of music
MUSICANS spanning more than seven decades in age have gathered to learn and share a love of music. The Wimmera Bands Group Music School was...
Fame story lives on
NEARLY forty years since FAME the Musical first hit the stage, the story about aspiring performing arts students still resonates with teenagers today. Ballarat Grammar...
Fed teacher reaches award final
FEDERATION TAFE technology teacher, Dr Adam Bignold, has been named as a finalist for teacher/trainer of the year at the Victorian Training Awards. Dr Bignold...
Little residents waddle into Wildlife Park
ANIMALS at the Ballarat Wildlife Park have welcomed three new neighbours. Little penguins Maverick, Stanley and Rose waddled into the penguin enclosure last Friday. The trio...
Feedback wanted on park plan
THERE are plans to redevelop Prince of Wales Park. The City of Ballarat's Draft Prince of Wales Park Master Plan is open for feedback following...
Music returns to Buninyong church
THIS Saturday the Chamber of Music will be returning to Buninyong Uniting Church. The event will feature Victorian gospel band Dancing with the Angels as...
Recognising the music industry’s best
APPLICATIONS are open for the Music Victoria Awards which acknowledge the achievements of musicians, venues, festivals and industry professionals. The award winners will be announced...
Partnership supports regional students
APPLICATIONS for Youthrive Victoria's next round of scholarships are now open to anyone in year twelve who is planning undertake further study next year. Funding...