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May 1, 2021

Gold standard of regional produce

CELEBRATING the region’s producers and makers, speciality store Gold Clunes recently opened its doors to the public. Supporting local artisans to preserve traditional methods and...

April 30, 2021

Have your say on Boak Avenue lots

THREE years ago, the City of Ballarat council resolved to sell the vacant lot which was previously Mount Helen Preschool at 14 and 16...

April 29, 2021

GovHub project ‘functionally complete’

SET to house over nine hundred workers, Ballarat’s GovHub project is now officially functionally complete.

April 29, 2021

Increased quotas could save music venues

IN the wake of the State Government announcement of unrestricted capacities for seated venues and seventy-five per cent for outdoor venues, non-seated venues and...

April 27, 2021

Council meetings reopen to public

AFTER a year of live streaming, members of the public will once again be able to attend Golden Plains Shire council meetings from the...

April 27, 2021

Help a mum this Mother’s Day

THIS Mother’s Day, Eureka Mums are inviting people to donate either money or toiletry packs to ensure every mum feels special on their day. With...

April 25, 2021

Gordon Farmgate goes digital

COMMUNITY initiative, the Gordon Farmgate recently added its regional produce and offerings online. Due to the pandemic, Gordon Farmgate president Susanna McPherson said the project...

April 24, 2021

North-side simple dining done right – Eat Drink West

Café Al Nord’s secret to suburban success   ALTHOUGH opening a new business in the midst of a pandemic wasn’t ideal, Café Al Nord has continued...

April 24, 2021

Art centre gets a new lick of paint

FOR the second instalment in her series, artist Briony Galligan has unveiled her latest colourful mural at Alfred Deakin Place’s annex wall. Titled A Lover...

April 24, 2021

Creative metaphors for healing

AFTER a series of creative workshops, a group of sexual abuse survivors are now showing their artwork in Art Space for the Thinking About...

April 24, 2021

Making wedding planning easy

JUST over a month ago, professional marriage celebrant Kate Ritchie kick started an online platform dedicated to helping the industry she loves most. Founding the...

April 23, 2021

It’s in the numbers for new group

SINCE moving to town just over a year ago, statistician Ben Harrap had been searching for a group of fellow researchers and data enthusiasts...

April 23, 2021

Nurse takes home top art prize

AS part of the Ballarat Society of Artist’s annual art exhibition, organisers put together an exciting raffle. In addition to the variety of art works...

April 22, 2021

Rowing club takes home top paint prize

THE winner of the Haymes Paint Helping Hands first prize has been decided following a public vote. Although Pleasant Street Primary School and the Bakery...

April 22, 2021

Teaching respect in schools

AS part of the State Government’s roll out of the Respectful Relationships program, non-government schools are being invited to express interest in including the...

April 22, 2021

Roads projects get funding

FOUR key road projects have received funding from the State and Federal governments with the money going towards pedestrian safety upgrades across the city. Costing...

April 22, 2021

Top ump visits town

AT the Ballarat Football Umpires Association season launch, members were treated to a visit and a training tips from AFL goal umpire Chelsea Roffey. Her...

April 20, 2021

Cat desexing plan announced

GOLDEN Plains Shire has teamed up with the National Desexing Network and local veterinary clinics so residents in need can access a new subsidised...

April 18, 2021

Ceramic lessons from the best

TALENTED and long-time ceramic artist Ruby Pilven recently kicked off some creative online lessons, showing intermediate potters new and varied techniques. Hosted by The Ceramic...

April 17, 2021

Creativity runs wild on Unicorn Lane

UNICORN Lane is currently housing young, emerging artist Maddie Hoy’s collection of paintings and poems titled, Anthropomorphic Abbey. A role model for young people with...

April 17, 2021

Shire pledges to support small business

VICTORIAN Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell and Golden Plains mayor Cr Helena Kirby signed a charter aimed at supporting small business in the municipality...

April 16, 2021

Giving plastic a new life

TURNING plastic bottle lids into recycled products is the core new Ballarat business, Zero Plastics Australia. After being interested in recycling plastic for years, owners...

April 16, 2021

Magical story gets theatrical retelling

WITH the first episode already live, the Ballarat National Theatre plan to continue delivering their theatrical podcast adaptation of J.M. Barrie's novel Peter Pan...

April 16, 2021

Search for community grant distributors

AS part of their Back to School grants program, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal are looking for community groups and organisations in...