June 17, 2023
Session to show how to beat the scammers
A FREE workshop run by staff at Ballarat East Neighbourhood House is seeking to teach people how to stay safe online. Set to take place...
June 17, 2023
Groups wants to talk about City spending
A COMMUNITY meeting aimed at discussing how public money is being spent by the City of Ballarat is set to be held later this...
June 16, 2023
Cat call for pet adoption
STAFF at the City of Ballarat are encouraging people to adopt cats from the Ballarat Animal Shelter, which is nearing full feline capacity. New homes...
June 16, 2023
Brigade steps up for annual climb
MEMBERS of the Buninyong-Mount Helen fire brigade are calling out for donations in the leadup to a yearly event aimed at assisting support services...
June 16, 2023
Rebels set for Vic Country rep duty
SEVEN Ballarat-based players from Greater Western Victoria Rebels have been selected to compete in interstate matches as part of the Vic Country Squad’s under...
June 14, 2023
Families asked to host exchange students
STAFF at the Australian Institute of International Understanding are calling on families throughout the region to serve as hosts for the return of the...
June 11, 2023
From sea to stage for juniors show
WITH fake fins at the ready, the Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts’ junior musical theatre students are preparing to bring a familiar...
June 11, 2023
Artist’s work has a therapeutic purpose
THE red brick walls at Kilderkin Distillery’s cellar door have been lined with the abstract colours of nature as part of a new art...
June 10, 2023
Enviro writers champion cause
APPLAUSE thundered through the Sebastopol Library’s meeting room earlier this week as young creatives were ushered to receive their prizes in BREAZE’s annual Children’s...
June 10, 2023
Alt-rock acts ready for Volta
Telenova and Floodlights to take to live music venue stage THE coming week will be a busy one for live music venue Volta with the...
June 10, 2023
Push to keep horses linked
STAFF at Agriculture Victoria are encouraging horse owners throughout the state to register their animals for a property identification code, or PIC. Registration is aimed...
June 10, 2023
Site set for guide dogs to go
A DEDICATED space for guide and assistance dogs is set to be on the way as part of a City of Ballarat initiative. The space...
June 9, 2023
Shadow cabinet looks for answers
MEMBERS of the State Opposition’s shadow cabinet visited Ballarat earlier this week as part of a two-day tour to see how the city could...
June 9, 2023
Scouts signal for community fund
THE grounds of Pax Hill Scout Camp were opened up to the public over the weekend as part of a support drive from the...
June 9, 2023
A stop and a read for Eureka MP
STAFF and students at Buninyong Primary School received a visitor earlier this week with Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle, stopping in to check in...
June 9, 2023
League claims finals win
MEMBERS of the Ballarat Football Netball League are preparing to take to the court for Netball Victoria’s Association Championship final following top performances during...
June 9, 2023
Flags flown for Rotary district
THOUSANDS of Rotarians converged on Melbourne last week as part of the Rotary International Convention, with Rotary District 9780 members among those at centre...
June 9, 2023
Rebels Forward named to exhibition rep team
A GREATER Western Victoria Rebels player is set to take the field at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium as part of a one-off match against members...
June 8, 2023
Opera show to reach full voice
BALLARAT’S major choral and operatic companies have been hard at work for the past few months to usher in a collaborative concert this Sunday,...
June 7, 2023
A sense of place for returning group show
AN annual staple of the region’s art collectives’ calendar is set to return to Mercure Ballarat later this month. For the third year in a...
June 6, 2023
Trotting out for jobs training
BALLARAT Turf Club staff are putting the call out for people seeking training and employment to work in the racing industry as part of...
June 5, 2023
Tight-knit group to launch space
A ONCE-vacant shopfront at Bridge Mall is now adorned with the vibrant colours and patterns of Africa. Since early this week, the space has been...
June 4, 2023
New show about soil on canvas
SEVEN years’ worth of fungi foraging is on display at the Mercure as part of an art exhibition until mid-June. The show features more than...
June 3, 2023
School celebrates writers fest return
A SCHOOL’S two-week initiative aimed at improving students’ writing has returned. Parents, pupils, and staff took part in a recent celebration day for Napoleons Primary...
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