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Enhanced exhibition opportunities for regional artists

A NEW dedicated Backspace Gallery has been opened on the corner of Mair and Camp streets. Backspace provides an opportunity for early-career artists in Ballarat...

Helping others rebuild their lives after bereavement

AFTER being widowed in 2017, Ballarat woman Carolyn Gower found there were very few support services for widowed people. Then, in 2020, she found First...

New robotic surgery a first for hospital

ST John of God Ballarat Hospital has successfully performed its first surgery using the newly-acquired da Vinci Surgical System. The system will expand the hospital's...

More students to access STEM in Ballarat

STUDENTS in the Ballarat area will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths creativity and learning thanks to a...

Hospital upgrade nears completion

AFTER a year and a half of construction, the St John of God Ballarat Hospital expansion will be complete in coming months. Director of redevelopment,...

Support for women’s safe housing

MEMBER for Eureka, Michaela Settle and Treasurer Tim Pallas visited McAuley House Ballarat last week, after it received funding in the recent State Budget...

Housing support program a boost for regional cities

CHAIR of Regional Cities Victoria Shane Sali has welcomed the announcement by the Albanese Government of a $500m Housing Support Program.

The program will help...