May 4, 2023
Draft budget open for feedback – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
THE City of Ballarat 2023/24 draft budget has gone out for public exhibition, with councillors voting unanimously on the motion during their regular meeting...
May 2, 2023
Finding funds for mental health
PEOPLE from three local businesses are working together to bring a children’s mental health program to Ballarat schools under the Hand in Hand program. Building...
May 1, 2023
City advises of Creswick Road car park closure
THE Creswick Road car park located next to Officeworks is set to close following plans from the landowner to use the site for an...
May 1, 2023
Recycled clothing market expands
A USED and pre-loved clothing market established early last year has relocated to a larger space. Having previously been run out of St James’ Parish...
April 30, 2023
First show for cardboard creative
AFTER decades working in more conventional areas of visual and performing arts, a local artist is shifting his focus towards an everyday item. Patrick Duffy...
April 29, 2023
Walker widens fundraising footprint
AFTER racking up 500 kilometres throughout Ballarat during September, local walker Alan Thorpe has been stepping out of his comfort zone again this month...
April 29, 2023
The challenges of getting the band together
With musicians and bands dotted about the region, where do they go to rehearse? BRODIE Glen has been making music for about 20 years and...
April 29, 2023
Movie night to keep family rolling
FOR the past year, a Bacchus Marsh-based woman has been raising awareness and funds to accommodate for her son’s rare genetic condition. With a film...
April 28, 2023
Priorities announced for city spending
THE City of Ballarat’s draft budget for 2023/24 has been revealed. With a nearly $130 million capital program with a focus on incomplete works, mayor...
April 28, 2023
Pumpkins lead siege at Kryal
THE forecourt of Kryal Castle became the backdrop for a more modern display of entertainment over the weekend with lights, performative wrestling and a...
April 28, 2023
Culture covered in charity match
ART and sport came together for a good cause following the second annual Charity Sevens held by members of the Ballarat Highlanders Rugby Club...
April 28, 2023
History recalled at Haddon service
BRASS band music filled the air at Haddon Memorial Park as more than a hundred people gathered for the town’s Anzac Day service. The ceremony...
April 26, 2023
Everything to gain at first FEAR market
A NEW popup initiative aimed at showcasing Ballarat’s artists and makers is set to launch next month, organised by the owners of Femxle Experience...
April 26, 2023
Firie fundraiser readies return
THE major fundraising event for one of the region’s CFA brigades is set to return next month after a four-year hiatus. Members of the Maude...
April 24, 2023
Familiar home for hospo return
THE opening of a new cafe in Ballarat East earlier this month has signalled something of a homecoming for the family behind the counter. In...
April 23, 2023
Marking the trail for art event’s revival
THE first weekend of May will see the Golden Plains region transformed into a visual arts haven with dozens of exhibitions taking place at...
April 23, 2023
Arts scene for children and teens
TWO local artists are looking to cultivate their own creative community with the launch of their new children’s art class program starting this school...
April 23, 2023
Games day provides social safe space
STAFF at one of Ballarat’s pop culture, card, and tabletop gaming outlets invited new faces to come in last week with the aim of...
April 22, 2023
Statue celebrating Linton war doctor unveiled
A SCULPTURE commemorating a historic female figure born and bred in the region was unveiled on Tuesday morning as part of a ceremony which...
April 22, 2023
Singer-songwriter’s solo celebration
ONE of Australia’s blues and rock icons is set to return to Ballarat with a mix of old classics and recent material. Mark Lizotte, performing...
April 21, 2023
Works underway for longer runway
WITH the next stage of construction starting for the extension of the Ballarat Airport runway, one of the site’s major roads is being closed...
April 21, 2023
King’s crowned with new contract
THE chief executive officer for the City of Ballarat, Evan King, will be around a while longer with councillors offering a new contract to...
April 21, 2023
Pooches prepare for cool pool party
ONE of Ballarat’s public pool sites is closing out their outdoor swimming season with a party for the city’s furry, four-legged friends. The region’s first-ever...
April 21, 2023
New space found for theatre group
AFTER decades of searching, Ballarat’s oldest theatre company now has a new permanent home. The Ballarat National Theatre team moved into a vacant space at...
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