November 29, 2024
Mural champions local music
WITH the Medieval to Metal exhibition currently fostering an appreciation for music, the guitar and live performance, the City of Ballarat is complementing the...
November 26, 2024
Art group to display at distillery
The next joint exhibition for Soldiers Hill's signature visual arts group is on show next week at a different kind of setting than your...
November 25, 2024
Rotarians to bring festive cheer
Members of the Alfredton Rotary Club are looking to help everyone get into the Christmas spirit in time for the holidays. The non-profit is selling...
November 24, 2024
Photo show reveals change
The shifting character behind a backroad stretch in Soldiers Hill is forming the focus behind a photo exhibition housed within the Old Butchers Shop...
November 23, 2024
Mini artworks return to laneway
Regular walkers through Bridge Mall's Time Lane may have noticed several eye-catching fixtures of the alleyway have been missing throughout the year. After months away...
November 23, 2024
Call to contribute to zine project
Got any tips or advice you're keen to share? A local creative is looking to put that knowledge to use with an ongoing community zine...
November 22, 2024
Students flex public speaking skills
YOUNG orators took centre stage this week at St Patrick's College Ballarat's performing arts centre as part of the national final of the Legacy...
November 22, 2024
STEM offering extended to boys
MALE students from high schools throughout the region saw out their final round of activities last week as part of the inaugural Boys in...
November 22, 2024
Local little athletes meet Paralympian
MEMBERS of Lucas Little Athletics received a special guest earlier this month as Australian Paralympian Jaryd Clifford stopped in to greet the club's young...
November 22, 2024
Black dog book to help mental health
After decades of dealing with depression, a creative is looking to offer support to those experiencing similar struggles. Diagnosed in his teenage years, Justin "Hap"...
November 20, 2024
Training program to boost industries
NEW training courses are set to be delivered by the State Government to help upskill and grow employee bases across various industries. Called the Skills...
November 19, 2024
State delivers energy-efficient discounts
HOUSEHOLDS across Victoria are being encouraged to make the jump from gas to electrical appliances with the use of a State Government program aimed...
November 18, 2024
Peace and purpose in paint
PEACE and harmony is the focus of an upcoming exhibition at the Buninyong Uniting Church. About 30 artworks are expected to fill the building as...
November 17, 2024
Poetess to bare project progress
A LOCAL writer and poet is getting ready to unveil her recent works as part of a new live performance series. Later this month, Megan...
November 17, 2024
Book club broadens discussion
FOR the past two months, volunteers with Buninyong and Mount Helen Lions Club's second-hand bookshop have been hosting a different kind of book club...
November 16, 2024
Heroic book shares PTSD story
A NEW book aimed at helping children and families of first responders to understand the impacts of their parents' jobs was released to the...
November 15, 2024
Regional debut for trans offering
REPRESENTATIVES of Victoria's leading body for transgender and gender diversity were in town over the weekend, bringing the Affirmation Station initiative to the region. Camp...
November 15, 2024
Back road to be reconstructed
AN arterial road in the city's west towards Bunkers Hill will soon be overhauled. Since last week, the City of Ballarat has begun reconstructing a...
November 15, 2024
Bank sparks groups’ projects
REPRESENTATIVES from ten local organisations pitched projects in front of a live audience this week, with the opportunity to see their initiatives come to...
November 15, 2024
Mobile wardrobe goes up north
BALLARAT'S leading child and family organisation's non-profit program Thread Together made its way to Creswick and Clunes for the first time this week. Cafs staff...
November 13, 2024
Objects to make memory manifest
THE emotional core behind the things we keep in our home is serving as the foundation for a Clunes-based creative's local exhibition. Launched at the...
November 9, 2024
Musical talent to be seen on local screens
AN ongoing series of gigs currently running at Ballarat Trades Hall is serving a dual purpose. On the one hand, it's giving everyone a showcase...
November 8, 2024
Golf game to support men’s mental health
AN annual golf event that shines a spotlight on men's mental health and suicide prevention is returning today. Held once again at the Ballarat Golf...
November 8, 2024
Field debut for horse sports finals
THOUGH the Melbourne Cup has come and gone, those still looking to get their horse sporting fix can look forward to a week's worth...
Latest News
Dec 22, 2024
Go Dutch by the lake
Dec 22, 2024
Bookfest supports the SoupBus
Dec 22, 2024
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli
Dec 21, 2024
