June 21, 2025
Iconic statue reinstated
AFTER an eight-month hiatus, the Boer War Memorial Statue has returned to Sturt Street gardens boulevard. The newly cast bronze statue is a like-for-like replacement...
June 14, 2025
Mentoring young people for safe futures
YOUNG people in Ballarat are facing challenges with rising rates of violence and youth trauma. Local leaders are coming together to get behind young people...
June 14, 2025
Lucas hub expansion officially opened
THE Lucas Community Hub Expansion project was officially opened last week by Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and City of Ballarat mayor Cr Hargreaves. The...
June 14, 2025
A night off for farmers
IN light of current challenges, Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society and Commerce Ballarat are planning a special free event for farmers. The evening will include...
June 3, 2025
FedUni, Energy Australia boost EV charging network
THE Ballarat community will have access to more electric vehicle chargers after Federation University unveiled new electric vehicle charging stations at its Mount Helen...
May 18, 2025
Lifeblood centre extends hours
LIFEBLOOD is introducing longer mid-week operating hours at its Ballarat Donor Centre, providing the community with a greater opportunity to save lives through blood...
May 13, 2025
Water releases to Wadawurrung river and wetland continue
THE Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) released water down the Moorabool Yaluk (river) and to the Durdidwarrah Wetland in February and March. The releases...
May 12, 2025
A good deal
BALLARAT's Heidi Biggin was Australia's first legally blind contestant on TV game show Deal or No Deal earlier this week. Ms Biggin was accompanied on...
May 9, 2025
Neighbourhood Centre delivers dementia-friendly program
BALLARAT Neighbourhood Centre will be presenting a series of dementia-friendly events over the coming weeks. The project was made possible due to a grant from...
May 7, 2025
Red Shield Appeal gets underway
THE Salvation Army in the Goldfields region is calling on the community to sign up for this year's Red Shield Appeal, raising money to...
April 28, 2025
Honouring strength and sisterhood across the city
THE Mother Hustle, a Mother's Day lunch celebrating the diverse journeys of motherhood in all its complexities will be held on Friday 9 May...
April 26, 2025
Ballarat Cabaret Festival returns
THE Ballarat Cabaret Festival will return next month, celebrating all things cabaret and all things Ballarat. The four-day festival will be held at the Ballarat...
April 25, 2025
Cycling effort aids renal cancer treatment
CYCLING team The Velorats have raised $43,500 for Grampians Health via the Ballarat Health Services Foundation. The money will be used to purchase a Microwave...
April 22, 2025
Telco champions those raising the bar
OPTUS has recognised two locals making a difference in the community, awarding each with a $10,000 grant to continue their work. The Raise The Bar...
April 21, 2025
Quick thinking, expert caresaves golfer’s life
RON Adams is grateful to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrest at Midlands Golf Club, thanks to the quick actions of bystanders and...
April 21, 2025
Brothers in arms
TWENTY pairs of brothers who gave their lives in the First World War will be remembered at this year's Anzac Day service at the...
April 19, 2025
Gallery born of determination
A GROUP of creative and focused Creswick women has, in a short time, achieved what others have only spoken about for years. Art on Albert,...
April 19, 2025
Honours for local artist
ARTIST Thomas Delohery is off to a flying start for 2025 after being accepted into two major art prizes for the first time. Irish-born Delohery...
April 18, 2025
Exhibition highlights dyslexia and creativity
FEDERATION University's Visualising the Invisible, an art exhibition by Kim Percy, is on show until this weekend at the Post Office Gallery. The exhibition showcases...
April 14, 2025
Election commitment for Welcome Centre
FEDERAL Member for Ballarat, Catherine King has announced that a re-elected Labor Government will allocate $500,000 to revitalise Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council's Ballarat Welcome Centre. The...
April 13, 2025
Cemetery stalwart creates a lasting impact
AFTER almost half a century of dedication and hard work at Ballarat Cemeteries, gravedigger and gardener Kevin Frawley has retired. His retirement was celebrated recently...
April 8, 2025
Locals win Victorian history awards
PUBLIC Record Office Victoria and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria recently presented the 2024 Victorian Community History Awards at a ceremony at the...
April 6, 2025
A call for cabaret artists
EXPRESSIONS of interest have now opened for the 2025 Ballarat Cabaret Festival program. This year's event will take place on 1 to 4 May at...
March 31, 2025
Paddling the length of the mighty Murray
EIGHT years ago, a group of ex-teachers began an epic journey, paddling down the entire length of the Murray River in two stages per...
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