May 27, 2024
Free gigs of multicultural music
MUSICAL cultures from around the world are set to be celebrated as part of a program showcasing the diversity of both Ballarat's and Melbourne's...
May 27, 2024
Cockatoo print flies
LINO printmaker Amanda Western has won a blue ribbon for a piece featured in Geelong Art Society's Linework exhibition. On show at the Shearers Arms...
May 27, 2024
Engineering student to study abroad
A FEDERATION University student is heading to Japan next month after being awarded a New Colombo Plan scholarship. Twenty-year-old Angus Siegloff is currently undertaking a...
May 25, 2024
AI show of
AN experimental slide show visually depicting Ballarat's past as interpreted by artificial intelligence is now on show in the central business district. From now until...
May 25, 2024
Tourism group welcomes grant boost
WITH the details of the State Government's 2024/25 budget recently released, Victoria's top tourism body has welcomed the news of further financial support for...
May 24, 2024
Concerns over creek carnage
MEMBERS of Ross Creek Landcare Group have expressed their frustrations over recent acts of vandalism at the town's nature reserve and creek. The site was...
May 24, 2024
Down and dirty for gravel ride
THE fourth annual two-day Dirty Pig and Whistle cycling event took place over the weekend. With more than 800 participants registered, event director Michael Hands...
May 21, 2024
Club for social yarning
A NEW space is being provided for crafters, crocheters, and knitters to have a social catchup while weaving their latest projects. Following its establishment at...
May 19, 2024
Best practice for non-profit promo
AN upcoming free workshop is set to be held through the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House with the aim of teaching community groups the ins...
May 19, 2024
Church celebrating 170 years
MEMBERS of Ballarat's oldest church are in the midst of a busy year of celebrations as 2024 marks a major milestone for the parish. With...
May 17, 2024
Cyclists to tacklegravel rides
BIKE tires are set to tread down the gravel roads of the goldfields for the fourth year in a row. The annual Dirty Pig and...
May 17, 2024
Dance school supports sick children
STUDENTS at one of the region's performing arts schools for young people have spent the past week dancing their hearts out in support of...
May 17, 2024
SoupBus donors remember Samantha
CALLS to donate to the Ballarat SoupBus volunteer meal service in the name of Samantha Murphy are being met with support from the community. Since...
May 17, 2024
A neighbourhood bargain hunt
A NEW monthly second-hand market is set to return courtesy of volunteers with the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre. Introduced last month, the organisation's free Trash and...
May 17, 2024
Service sees State housing help
THE region's peak child and family service organisation Cafs is set to benefit from the State Government's recently announced Rental Stress Support Package. The $7.8...
May 16, 2024
Settle speaks on state budget
THE State Government's 2024/25 budget was released earlier this month with funding announced for new and ongoing initiatives across Victoria. Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle...
May 15, 2024
70s celebration to support non-profits
AN upcoming dinner and dance event is set to transport attendees back to the 1970s while helping to support three non-profits. Hosted by the Ballaarat...
May 12, 2024
Garden growing grassroots bonds
NESTLED between the rear entrance of Barkly Square and the Ballarat Welcome Centre, about half a dozen garden beds are clustered together with a...
May 11, 2024
Art piece to contain cultural heritage
AN ORDINARY shipping container given more than a splash of colour will soon be on display at Sturt Street as part of Ballarat Heritage...
May 10, 2024
Burns to run for Brown Hill
WITH the next wave of City of Ballarat councillors set to be chosen in October, a local community leader and environmental advocate has thrown...
May 10, 2024
Violence intervention cuts coming
THE region's peak child and family services organisation has responded to a decision from the Magistrates Court of Victoria to cease funding for intervention...
May 10, 2024
St Pat’s act ready to rock
WITH a new performing arts centre recently unveiled at St Patrick's College, the stage is set to be christened with the school's rendition of...
May 9, 2024
Young fundraiser gives back to veterans
FOR the second year in a row, a young Invermay Park resident has raised funds for the Anzac Day appeal with his latest donation...
May 7, 2024
Sister singers set for stripped-back act
MELBOURNE-raised duo Vika and Linda Bull will be coming to the region next week, performing intimate versions of classic and lesser-known songs. Backed solely by...
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