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August 27, 2020
Free mental health support
ALONGSIDE various government initiatives and funding introduced to remedy the current mental health challenge presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, not-for-profit...
August 27, 2020
Lifeline for live music
ARTS, culture and hospitality industries in Victoria were some of the hardest hit by COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions earlier this year. With the aim of...
August 27, 2020
City’s TAFE up for award
NOMINATIONS for the Victorian Training Awards have been announced with Federation TAFE being named as one of the thirty-five finalists. Now in their 66th year,...
August 26, 2020
Fed welcomes new vice-chancellor
THIS week, Federation University welcomed its new vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley, to the team. Resuming the role from Professor Helen Bartlett who...
August 26, 2020
TAC call out for young filmmakers
VICTORIAN filmmakers have been invited by the Transport Accident Commission to take part in its third annual Split Second competition. The competition aims to expose...
August 25, 2020
Join the COVID virtual choir
SEASONED musicians, George and Geoffrey Williams are organising another Virtual Soul Choir project to brighten up Ballarat’s second stage three lockdown. After taking to technology...
August 25, 2020
Safer crossing at Barwon Park Road bridge
AFTER months of construction, the Barwon Park Road bridge on the border of Inverleigh and Surf Coast Shire is once again open for traffic. After...
August 25, 2020
Community grants open again
APPLICATIONS now open for the second round of the Golden Plains Shire’s Community Strengthening grants program. Following a successful first round of the initiative, grants...
August 24, 2020
Ballarat Wildlife Park fundraiser hits $10k in under a week
BALLARAT’S Wildlife Park was one of many area businesses hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions. Owner Greg Parker said that the Park’s expenditure for animal welfare...
August 24, 2020
Inverleigh Hawks get big cash for female friendly change rooms
UPGRADES and updates are on the cards for the Inverleigh Recreation Reserve thanks to large grant from the State government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus program. Running...
August 22, 2020
Buying local made easy
NOW more than ever, Ballarat residents are opting to buy local produce, goods and services in support for the community. As we adjust to another...
August 22, 2020
Working it out online
THIS year’s pandemic lockdowns have forced many small businesses to re-think the way that they operate. Gyms and recreation centres have had to be especially...
August 22, 2020
Art vacancies up for grabs
THE City of Ballarat’s Community Art Pathways program is again set to provide Ballarat’s artists with new and diverse places to show their work. Currently...
August 21, 2020
Mental health support for businesses
SUPPORT for the mental health of Victorian business owners dealing with the emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is coming...
August 20, 2020
Coates covets Central Ward seat
DEPUTY mayor Cr Belinda Coates is set to run once again for candidate for Central Ward in the 2020 local government elections. As Ballarat’s first...
August 20, 2020
Carb up for commerce this lockdown
IN the hopes of boosting the hospitality economy during the city’s second lockdown, Plate Up and Commerce Ballarat have teamed up for the Ballarat...
August 20, 2020
Input sought on lake lights
THE lake is set get a lot brighter as the City of Ballarat’s pushes forward with further community consultation on
FATHER and daughter duo Natalie Tingate and Ray Testa have been busy making smart devices to protect the ears of mask wearing workers.
The products...
August 20, 2020
Father & daughter team up to save ears
August 19, 2020
Caring for our critters: How you can help the Ballarat Wildlife Park
COVID-19 brought with it widespread financial devastation for many Victorian businesses with the Ballarat Wildlife Park being no exception. According to its owners, the Ballarat...
August 17, 2020
New blood for RV dealership
JAYCO Ballarat’s RV dealership will continue operations but now under the new ownership of the Blood Motor Group. The new company aims to bring a...
August 14, 2020
Caterer continues Ballarat home run
WITH thirty-five years’ experience in the restaurant and catering industry, renowned chef Peter Ford is once again offering his signature ready-made meals to Ballarat...
August 14, 2020
Pandemic fears haven’t shaken housing market
DESPITE the myriad of social and economic changes that has occurred throughout the pandemic, Ballarat’s housing market continues to stand strong. Whether people are investing...
August 13, 2020
More help for mental health
AS lockdown becomes our new normal once again, many Victorians will be finding it tough. To combat this and the countries growing rates of suicide,...
August 13, 2020
Teddies, rainbows and smiles found around town
TEDDY bears, rainbows and messages of hope are springing up around the city once again to keep kids and parents entertained throughout stage three...
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