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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...
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