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...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A safer place to sell stuff online
THE Ballarat police station is now serving as a safe space to exchange goods listed on online marketplaces. The site is one of 35 stations...
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...
Girls see out STEM program
STUDENTS involved with Ballarat Tech School's annual Girls in STEM initiative concluded this year's program with a robot building workshop last week. Taking place last...
Club aims to grow gridiron intrigue
THOUGH cricket, footy, and netball clubs are a common sight for any rural locale, you might not know an American rules football team is...
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...