September 1, 2023
New space to support creatives
THE doors were opened last week on a new creative space roughly two years in the making and nestled in the heart of Ballarat’s...
August 31, 2023
Plans sent for feedback, after feedback – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
AFTER much back-and-forth, City of Ballarat councillors voted during their regular meeting last week to send their draft housing, and neighbourhood character study strategies...
August 31, 2023
Creative showcase at lifestyle estate
THE clubroom of a lifestyle estate in Ballarat’s west is being transformed into an exhibition space from tomorrow until the end of the weekend. Nearly...
August 31, 2023
Conveying consent with performance piece
A BALLARAT-raised theatrical dance director’s latest work is exploring the shifting boundaries of intimacy. Movement-based theatre company Force Majeure’s artistic director Danielle Micich is helming...
August 29, 2023
Short films highlight ability
A LIFELONG creative’s first foray into filmmaking has seen his debuting works entered into this year’s Nova Employment’s International Focus On Ability Short Film...
August 28, 2023
School to celebrate 150 years of history
NEXT week will be a big one for staff, students, parents, and supporters of Buninyong Primary School with major anniversary celebrations set for the...
August 28, 2023
Book sale to further funding goal
IF you’ve been looking for somewhere to take your used books, one of the region’s primary schools will have you covered next month. Organised by...
August 28, 2023
Concert collab to premiere pieces
CLASSICAL compositions both new and old will be celebrated as part a concert hosted by members of a growing grassroots organisation. Set to be held...
August 27, 2023
Plant seeds for summer growth
AN upcoming workshop taking place next month is set to plant the seeds for gardening beginners looking to grow vegetables. Author of the Urban Food...
August 27, 2023
Photos seek to capture permanence
A LOCAL photographer is realising an artistic goal nearly a decade after picking up a camera. Following his attendance of a Ballarat International Foto Biennale...
August 26, 2023
Booklovers launch home base
ALL manner of pre-loved paperbacks bounded off the shelves as the owners behind second-hand book sellers Book Bounce launched their new space on Saturday. With...
August 26, 2023
Nurses set to see skills supported
THREE Grampians Health nurses will soon see a boost to their careers as recipients of the Albert Coates Memorial Trust Scholarship. The health service’s newborn...
August 25, 2023
Workout for free at Doug Dean
THE home of sporting groups like the Ballarat Highlanders Rugby Union Club and the VRI Delacombe Cricket Club now has an outdoor gym setup. The...
August 25, 2023
More musicians to rock Meredith
WITH impending electronic icons Kraftwerk announced in July as the leading act in this year’s Meredith Music Festival, the remainder of the bill has...
August 25, 2023
Guiding group formed for young players
MEMBERS of one of the region’s cricket clubs are looking to get ahead this coming season with the establishment of a new juniors committee. Announced...
August 25, 2023
Club kick for girls’ soccer comp
WITH young female soccer players set to test their skills in the second annual Western United Cup, members of the Buninyong Soccer Club are...
August 24, 2023
Choir to capture songs of the past
A LOCAL choir is aiming to transport listeners backwards in time into a golden age of English choral music with a selection of iconic...
August 23, 2023
Woady Warriors seek lucky 13s squad
WITH the winter season nearing its end, members of the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club are looking to establish their junior netball sides in...
August 22, 2023
Fed Uni project aims to bolster multiculturalism
FOLLOWING a launch in March, a new project is set to be developed by Federation University Australia’s National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. Called...
August 22, 2023
Comp to call on short story scribes
BALLARAT Writers’ biennial short story competition is set to return with entries now open. Participants will have until Sunday 1 October to craft their short...
August 21, 2023
Health org to highlight overdose day
STAFF at Ballarat Community Health are aiming to break down the stigma behind opioid usage as part of this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day. To...
August 21, 2023
Book challenge backs returned service personnel
THREE years on from first undertaking a reading fundraiser challenge aimed at showcasing the benefits of reading, a teacher at Wendouree Primary School is...
August 20, 2023
Global stage a vessel for growth
DESPITE working with ceramics for some four decades, visual artist Marian Fox considers herself an emerging exhibitor. Though she’s yet to host her own solo...
August 19, 2023
Student groups to take centre stage
AN annual collaboration between Ballarat school bands and the Lions Club of Sebastopol and District is set to return later this month with an...
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