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October 11, 2020
Online choir sings to community’s soul
SET up as a way to continue singing as a group during COVID lockdown, the second Virtual Soul Choir performance, commissioned by the Baha’i...
October 10, 2020
Big idea churns into Il Piccolo – Eat Drink West
MOST people wouldn’t think to open a gelato shop in Ballarat, but Anthony Ransome did just that and has a successful business to show...
October 10, 2020
Colouring canvases for mental health
ALTHOUGH the COVID pandemic has been devastating to many, for one Ballarat-based school counsellor, lockdown brought out her inner artist. While on school break, completing...
October 9, 2020
Which markets are open this Spring?
As the weather starts to warm up and the Ballarat snow storms fades into our memories, many of the region’s farmers’ markets people know...
October 9, 2020
Emerging artists take grants home
THIS year, Ballarat Arts Foundation announced twelve artists as recipients grants to support them to produce new works, develop skills, or purchase equipment. Artist Kirrily...
October 9, 2020
Restoring Ballarat’s allied health industry
IN a bid to combat the negative impacts of the pandemic on the health industry, one Ballarat occupational therapist is opening her arms for...
October 8, 2020
Workplace fatalities to be memorialised
IN COMMEMORATION of the many regional employees who have died on work sites, a sculptural art piece has been commissioned for the Winterfield Estate. Located...
October 8, 2020
Artistic approach to kid’s therapy
CREATIVE initiative, Van Go, has launched an appeal for the public to make and donate sock puppets to be sent to children exposed to...
October 8, 2020
Improved facilities thanks to grants
TALBOT Place is one of fifty aged care centres around the state set to receive funding for facility upgrades. Sharing in $30 million in funding,...
October 8, 2020
Pushing for better disabled inclusion
AS we move towards COVID normal, the Central Highlands peak body representing people with disability is calling for businesses to retain changes that allow...
October 8, 2020
Hockey takes aim at nationals
AS part of its bid to secure the 2025 Australian Country Championships, Hockey Ballarat is looking for support to develop its facilities. Hockey Ballarat president...
October 7, 2020
Lal Lal Reservoir at capacity
FOR the first time in four years, the region’s largest water supply source, the Lal Lal Reservoir, has reached capacity and is spilling over. The...
October 6, 2020
Lydiard Street welcomes volunteer centre
NOT-for-profit the Ballarat Foundation as announced plans to redevelop is Lydiard Street base at Chatham House into a Centre for Volunteering and Charity. Ballarat Foundation...
October 4, 2020
Sturt Street lights up with handmade candle shop
RECENTLY established specialty store, The Essential Candle Co. is hoping to provide a different experience for candle lovers in Ballarat. Located in the 600 block...
October 3, 2020
Shining a green light on amputees
WITH National Amputee Week running the first full week during October, the loss of limb community are hoping to spread some awareness and connectivity. The...
October 3, 2020
How Click for Vic helped Ballarat business
A SELECTION of Ballarat businesses have been front and centre of a statewide online marketing campaign aimed at putting Victorian produce in the spotlight. The...
October 3, 2020
Shady on council
INDEPENDENT candidate Nick Shady is gunning for a Central Ward seat in the October City of Ballarat elections. As a former and current business owner,...
October 2, 2020
McCain plant making every drop count
GOING above internal sustainability targets, McCain Foods Ballarat has made a twenty per cent improvement in water use efficiency over the past year. With an...
October 1, 2020
Lowering emissions goal for candidates
GREENS candidates running for Ballarat council are pushing for the city to fast-track its climate action by setting a zero-net target for the entire...
October 1, 2020
Muir’s hope to make history
AT this year’s local elections, Rachel Muir is putting her name in the ring in the hopes of becoming the City of Ballarat’s first...
October 1, 2020
Could Ballarat host the worlds?
VICTORIA is set to host the Union Cycliste Internationale, or UCI, amateur World Championships in 2025, also known as the Gran Fondo World Championships. The...
October 1, 2020
Gymnastics hope for re-opening
SPORTING clubs all around the state have felt the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns, with some feeling that gymnastics has affected the worst of...
October 1, 2020
Rush signs basketball gold medallist
AHEAD of the 2021 NBL1 South Season, basketball veteran Alicia Froling is the first player to be announced for the Selkirk Ballarat Rush. Having previously...
September 30, 2020
Isol-Aid hits Ballarat
NOW nation-wide, the Isol-Aid online music festivals began in March as a way to continue events and connect people with the scene while in...
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