June 20, 2026
Supporting children, young peoplein care
CAFS has launched its End of Financial Year appeal to support children and carers. The child and family service organisation uses every dollar raised through...
June 20, 2026
Satellite station and new pumper for Wendouree CFA
WENDOUREE CFA's new Selkirk Drive satellite station was recently opened by Minister for Emergency Services Vicki Ward and Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison, with...
June 19, 2026
Big hearts and voices stand together
BIGGER Hearts Dementia Alliance Ballarat and its Singing Circle Choir will present the annual Stand By Me fundraising concert on Sunday 21 June at...
June 17, 2026
Improving safety at footy-netball clubs
IN partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, AFL Victoria has announced financial assistance of up to $5000 for country football clubs to assist with safety upgrades...
June 10, 2026
Prize-winning author releases second novel
MULTI-AWARD shortlisted author Karen Sparnon has debuted her independent novel, The Angel's Song. Sparnon was the 2007 recipient of the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards Grollo...
June 8, 2026
Supporting the city’s young pianists
FIVE Ballarat Grammar students will perform at a Piano for Pleasure concert at the Anglican Cathedral Synod Hall tomorrow. The students are currently preparing for...
June 5, 2026
BallaRatCat back to bring the laughs
THE popular BallaRatCat Comedy night is set to return tonight, Friday 5 June, at the Ballarat Performing Arts Centre (BPAC). Beginning in 2013, BallaRatCat ran...
June 2, 2026
Chamber music trio returns
TOP Australian chamber ensemble, the Seraphim Trio, is returning to Ballarat next Saturday 6 June at 2pm. The trio is one of most Australia's most...
June 2, 2026
Musical journey to resonate with many
AUSTRALIAN country music artist Penny Burke has released a deeply personal song inspired by a trip from Victoria to Queensland to reconnect with family. Ballarat...
May 20, 2026
Wanderers to host gala at BPAC
THE Wanderers Theatre will host their first Gala Night on 29 May at the Ballarat Performing Arts Centre. The theatre company is inviting new and...
May 19, 2026
Celebrating sustainable schools
FOUR Ballarat schools have been named as finalists in the 2026 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Siena Catholic Primary School, Wendouree Primary, Pleasant Street Primary and St...
May 13, 2026
Shield appeal supports those doing it tough
WITH many residents struggling financially due to cost of living pressures, the Salvation Army within the Goldfields region is asking locals to dig deep...
May 12, 2026
Heritage alliance aims to conserve, preserve, restore
A NEW Ballarat Heritage and History Alliance (BHHA) has been launched. Representatives from 14 community organisations with a heritage and history focus met recently at the...
May 12, 2026
Three weekends of cabaret entertainment
THE Ballarat Cabaret Festival will open next weekend with a Cabaret Ball celebrating Ballarat's community dance groups. The event will be held at the Buninyong...
May 9, 2026
Floral tributes for special mothers
THE annual Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Mother's Day service will be held on Sunday 10 May at the Garden of the Grieving Mother. President...
April 21, 2026
Remembering the NZ in Anzac
FIRST World War connections between Ballarat and district, and New Zealand will form a special part of this year's Anzac Day service at the...
April 18, 2026
Grants aim to back lasting legacies
WESTERN Renewables Link (WRL) proponent AusNet is offering grants of up to $300,000 for community groups, sporting clubs and volunteer organisations to help pay...
April 15, 2026
Drought hardship loan applications open
FARMERS affected by long-term drought are being encouraged to apply for Regional Investment Corporation Drought Hardship Loans. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, made the...
April 8, 2026
From wind to waves: Turbine blades recycled
Wind turbine blades recycled from the Waubra Wind Farm have been used to manufacture surfboard fins and are now in commercial production. ACCIONA Energia in...
April 1, 2026
Greater support to care for nature
GRANTS of up to $20,000 for projects and $500 for support are now available for Victorian Landcare and environment volunteer groups. THE Department of Energy,...
April 1, 2026
Help available to ease financial stress
A NEW virtual tool is set to make it easier for people across the region to access information, ask questions and connect with Cafs'...
March 31, 2026
Safer battery and electronics disposal
SAFER disposal of batteries and electronics will soon be possible thanks to improved collection points in Bendigo, Ballarat and Golden Plains. Funding through Sustainability Victoria...
March 7, 2026
Top accolade for APCO Alfredton
APCO Alfredton was recently named Retailer of the Year at the service station company's annual gala event. The award is given to the retailer who...
March 3, 2026
EOIs sought for sustainable water strategy
COMMUNITY input is being sought for the development of a new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is developing the strategy...
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