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January 16, 2026

Classic walk supports cancer research

HUNDREDS of walkers are expected to participate in the Lighthouse Classic this month, a fundraising event supporting the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute (FECRI). Participants...

December 15, 2025

Giving hope through the Christmas season

THE Salvation Army is asking Goldfields residents to dig deep for their annual Christmas Appeal to help those who need support during the festive...

December 9, 2025

Outstanding mentor recognised for dedication

YOUNG drivers in Ballarat are more confident thanks to mentorship from Samantha Milne who was recently named L2P Mentor of the Year. Through the Ballarat...

December 3, 2025

Forgotten gardens’ history preserved

THE official launch of a short video created to preserve the history of the Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens will be held at Barkly...

November 28, 2025

Making and creating is a family affair

ROSS Creek Gallery has a new exhibition opening tomorrow (Saturday 29 November) featuring mother and daughter duo Jackie Gorring and Minna Graham. Light Fandango will...

November 26, 2025

Masquerade ball to mark IDPwD

TO celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities, Pinarc Disability Support leadership group MyVoice will host a Masquerade Ball on Friday 5 December. There will...

November 16, 2025

History meets innovation in real estate merger

STONE Real Estate Buninyong this week merged with Doepel Lilley and Taylor to create Stone Real Estate Ballarat. The partnership, based at 44 Armstrong Street...

November 14, 2025

Lucas Lifestyle hosts third art show

RESIDENTS of the Lucas Lifestyle Estate will conduct their third annual Lucas Art Show over the weekend of 15 and 16 November. The exhibition provides...

November 12, 2025

Pilot and author to deliver Coates Oration

FORMER Qantas pilot and author Richard de Crespigny AM will be the orator at the 2025 Sir Albert Coates Oration. In collaboration with Federation University,...

November 9, 2025

Service to remember those lost near the end of First World War

ONE nurse and twenty-three soldiers will be honoured at this year's Remembrance Day service at the Arch of Victory. All 24 lost their lives just...

November 4, 2025

Fire season begins

FIRE season has officially started with Fire Danger Periods (FDPs) declared in many parts of the state and more to be introduced following assessments...

November 3, 2025

Love and learning for FedUni students

LOVE blossomed for two students while studying at Federation University, and who graduated last week with more than 740 of their peers at Founders...

November 2, 2025

Author talk brings luck to BMI

BESTSELLING author Rachael Johns will be in Ballarat next week to talk about her upcoming novel The Lucky Sisters. Johns will hold a special event...

October 27, 2025

Celebrating those who make a difference

NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Ballarat Australia Day Community Awards are now open and will close on 31 October. The awards celebrate community members and groups...

October 13, 2025

Ryder-Cheshire Ballarat shares the love

MEMBERS of the Ryder-Cheshire Ballarat Support Group heard a report at their last meeting from one of their members, Di Hadden, who recently returned...

October 10, 2025

In celebration of merchants and musicians

ARTIST Casey Tosh will present his latest exhibition, Merchants and Musicians, at The Old Butchers Shop Gallery, Soldiers Hill from tomorrow, Saturday 11 October,...

October 8, 2025

Prepare now for potential weather-related disaster events

AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is partnering with Australia Post to urge regional residents to prepare for potential disasters to minimise impact. The campaign follows research indicating...

October 7, 2025

Plan ahead and register burn-offs online

AS property owners prepare for the upcoming fire season, the CFA is urging landowners to register burn-offs online instead of by phone. Currently, less than...

September 27, 2025

Uni’s top marks for teaching quality, student support

FEDERATION University has received the top Victorian ranking in the newly-released Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience and Graduate Outcomes survey...

September 27, 2025

Renal cancer treatment boost for hospital

GRAMPIANS Health Ballarat has welcomed its first microwave ablation device thanks to the efforts of local cyclists, the Velorats. Patients will now be able to...

September 24, 2025

Get to know neighbouring birdlife

THE Aussie Bird Count is back for its twelfth year, with registrations now open for the citizen science initiative running from Monday 20 to...

September 22, 2025

A portrait of Ballarat youth

THE official launch of Mosaic of Voices: the short film will be held at Ballarat Library on Thursday 25 September. The interview-based film is the...

September 19, 2025

Delivering the best for aged care residents

A NEW study to evaluate the Grampians Residential In Reach (RIR) program was officially launched recently. The initiative was designed to improve specialist healthcare for...

September 15, 2025

A celebration of creativity and community

THE historic Ballarat Mining Exchange will soon be transformed by Sunnyside, a large-scale art experience shaped through community collaboration with a single internationally renowned...