February 21, 2025
Riding event raises FECRI funds
LAKE Wendouree and the Ballarat region was a haven for cyclists last weekend. On Sunday, hi-vis-clad volunteers cheered on bike riders as they completed courses...
February 20, 2025
Free racquet sport introductions on offer
MEMBERS of the region's various multicultural communities are being invited to try their hand at badminton and table tennis for free. Delivered by Badminton Ballarat...
February 20, 2025
Painting a picture of nostalgia
Floral wallpaper, household items and furniture, colourful vases, and the perfume scent of flowers are some of the things artist Maree Heap remembers when...
February 19, 2025
Show brings big things to small space
UNDER normal circumstances, making the trek to see all of Australia's 'Big Things' landmarks would entail a lot of time and a lot of...
February 19, 2025
Invitation to put up performers
WITH Creswick's annual arts extravaganza to return in early April, organisers are encouraging the community to help find a temporary home for the event's...
February 17, 2025
Opportunity for young triathletes
FOR the first time since before the pandemic, young athletes from the region and beyond are being invited to swim, cycle and run as...
February 16, 2025
Cafs secures state funding
WITH the cost-of-living crisis still looming over many, one of Ballarat's key child and family service organisations is being assisted to support people in...
February 15, 2025
City takes customer service award
THE City of Ballarat's customer experience staff have collectively been named Victorian Solver of the Year by cities technology company Snap Send Solve for...
February 15, 2025
Annual comp brings bevy of basketballers
HUNDREDS of senior-level basketball players will soon descend upon the region with the return of Basketball Ballarat's annual Sporting Globe Senior Tournament. Taking place across...
February 13, 2025
Project provides palliative care support
BALLARAT Hospice Care staff have been looking back on a successful implementation of a pilot initiative designed to improve palliative care practices at aged...
February 13, 2025
Workshops to teach storytelling
ORGANISERS behind a workshop program are looking to help the region's multicultural communities and beyond to unlock their narrative capabilities. Delivered by the Centre for...
February 11, 2025
National treasure to talk future
A VETERAN historian, dubbed a living national treasure by the National Trust of Australia will soon visit the region to talk about the present...
February 10, 2025
Pathway to pave safer active transport
A NEW shared pathway allowing cyclists and pedestrians easier access to two key reserves is now complete. The 1.2 kilometre path, stretching from Victoria Park...
February 7, 2025
Flag flown for interfaith harmony
MEMBERS of various faiths and religions convened at the front of St Peter's Anglican Church on Monday morning to raise the flag for harmony. The...
February 6, 2025
Indigenous role to drive inclusion
FEDERATION University staff are looking to improve the institution's opportunities and culture for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a new role with...
February 6, 2025
State continues funding school support
STAFF and students at Yuille Park Community College received a visitor on Monday morning with Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison stopping in to deliver...
February 6, 2025
Comedic Shakespeare show coming to gardens
AN evening of Shakespearean humour will soon be had at Buninyong Botanic Gardens courtesy of local theatre company The Bard in Buninyong. Kicking off tonight,...
January 26, 2025
Text to take centre frame
THE interplay between visual art and the written word will soon be blended together as part of a group exhibition at TBH Studio. Running from...
January 25, 2025
Doors close at cemetery cafe
FOR several years, a small cafe and florist just beyond the Lydiard Street North entrance of the Ballarat New Cemetery has, until recently, served...
January 25, 2025
Dragons to ring in20th anniversary
THE local offshoot of a decades-old initiative offering an on-water social and physical outlet to breast cancer survivors is celebrating twenty years next month. Members...
January 22, 2025
Workshop series to support carers
A FREE seven-week program is being held from next month with the aim of giving back to carers. Organised by Action on Disability within Ethnic...
January 19, 2025
Music video a statement on gendered violence
TWO young female creatives have banded together to comment on the state of violence against women in Australia. Songwriter, Evie Charleson, who performs under the...
January 18, 2025
Screening spreads green message
A NEW documentary capturing the plight of climate activists in Tasmania's northwest will have its local premiere later this month. Takayna – The Heart of...
January 17, 2025
Bakery ceases second site
AFTER eighteen months in operation, Emma's Bakery's Golden Point store will not be re-opening for 2025. Owner, Emma Conroy, cited a number of factors, particularly...
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