April 21, 2024
Kids’ choir fronts First Nations focus
A NEW youth choir specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children enjoyed their first session on Wednesday. Slated as the first of its kind...
April 21, 2024
Printmaker puts focus on global issues
WITH her latest exhibition launched over the weekend, printmaker Amanda Western is broadening the scope around her key environmental themes. Having focused primarily on endangered...
April 21, 2024
Local bands to host
NINE local and heavy bands are set to bring their ear-splitting sounds to the Eastern next week as part of an inaugural festival aimed...
April 20, 2024
Solo show about tides of time
AFTER servicing Ballarat's mental health sector for decades, a local psychologist has shifted her interests to a different outlet. Admiring the cliffs of Anglesea during COVID lockdowns, Monica...
April 20, 2024
Alt act to play stripped back hits
FREMANTLE'S stalwart alt rock trio Eskimo Joe will soon kick off a national tour of stripped-back renditions of their classic hits with their first...
April 19, 2024
Club calls for junior reserves
MEMBERS of the Ballarat Football Netball Club are calling out for budding young players to join their under nines reserves. Storm junior football coordinator Mel...
April 19, 2024
Kinder boost set for young suburb
THE Lucas Community Hub is set to be expanded with the addition of kindergarten services. Extension works for the site are expected to begin this...
April 19, 2024
Health org launches First Nations plan
STAFF at Grampians Health have established the service's inaugural reconciliation action plan. Launched last week, the document is aimed at providing guidelines for delivering equitable...
April 18, 2024
Debut show sees sold out success
WITH their debut play I See You currently beginning a packed run, the future is looking bright for theatrical newcomers Overlook Productions. The one-act, nine-person...
April 16, 2024
New tour highlights hidden history
A NEW guided tour from the founders of Hidden Lanes is aiming to give attendees a blast from the past and an insight into...
April 16, 2024
Adding art to supportive space
PLANS to beautify Barkly Square's courtyard as part of a collaboration between Food is Free and Women's Health Grampians are now a step closer...
April 15, 2024
Annual show about weaving works
AN annual exhibition aimed at celebrating emerging and established textile creatives has returned. All manner of works from sculptures to stitched and suspended pieces are...
April 15, 2024
Annual show about
AN annual exhibition aimed at celebrating emerging and established textile creatives has returned. All manner of works from sculptures to stitched and suspended pieces are...
April 13, 2024
Gallery showcases artistic variety
A directness is at the heart of exhibition, retail, workshop, and arts therapy space Gallery 10's latest display showcasing five Ballarat-connected creatives. Launched in early...
April 12, 2024
Queer project to bring colour
BALLARAT'S natural resources are set to receive a splash of colour during Pride Month as part of a community initiative aimed at including everyone...
April 11, 2024
School greets overseas visitors
STAFF and students at Cape Clear Primary School received special visitors last week who travelled all the way from the similarly-named Cape Clear...
April 6, 2024
Memory lane aimed at bringing joy
THE vibrant colours of queer culture is what greet visitors into the recently launched Joy exhibition at Melbourne's Immigration Museum, with the opening work...
April 6, 2024
Creative collab up for art award grab
THE work of two Ballarat creatives has been shortlisted for the University of Southern Queensland's inaugural Biennial Art Award. Heather Horrocks and Karenne Ann's piece...
April 6, 2024
Free advice for local businesses
PEOPLE in enterprise seeking advice and support around best professional services practice can access free help. As part of a partnership between Commerce Ballarat and...
April 5, 2024
Doors to close on multicultural space
AFTER less than a year in operation, a multicultural retail space is closing its doors. With new owners set to move in this month, the...
April 5, 2024
Framing the past with found photos
REAPPROPRIATION is a central theme behind artist Petra Rodger's work and it's very much the case behind her new exhibition at Ross Creek Gallery. Launched...
April 4, 2024
Council tied on anti-global stance
CITY of Ballarat councillors were divided during their regular meeting on Wednesday on whether to look into their stance on non-local issues. Using Mount Alexander...
April 1, 2024
Brochure to hold city’s Chinese history
WITH Harmony Fest in full swing, Ballarat's Chinese Heritage Trail brochure was launched early last week featuring landmarks tied to the region's Chinese history. The...
March 29, 2024
New ways to shop at Lucas supermarket
LUCAS' Woolworths supermarket is entering a new era following major renovations. Earlier in the month, the new-look Coltman Plaza story was relaunched after five months'...
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