March 10, 2023
Beloved bakery open again
THE ovens were turned on once more for a Mount Clear business staple after having being closed for more than a year. Staff at Stewart’s...
March 10, 2023
Western United deal extended
THE City of Ballarat’s agreement with Western United Football Club is set to continue for another twelve months. The $85,000 extension will see the club...
March 10, 2023
Relay fundraiser readies return
MORE than 100 people are preparing to take to the track at Federation University as part of the first Ballarat Relay for Life in...
March 10, 2023
Annual comp draws statewide competitors
CROQUET players from throughout Victoria took to the greens at the Alexandra Croquet Club as part of an open tournament. The four-day singles event wrapped...
March 8, 2023
History ready to roll at car and truck show
AN annual vehicle fixture showcasing classic cars and trucks is set to return over the Labour Day long weekend for its twelfth year. Hosted by...
March 8, 2023
Writers revel in parallels
THE similarities keep coming for two local authors who discovered they recently published their latest works a couple of days apart from each other. Now...
March 5, 2023
Creators team up on comic projects
A PAIR of creatives have been working together on the release their debut manga publications. Local writers and illustrators Josh Dunbar and Shaun DeWitte have...
March 4, 2023
Cyclists question station security
BICYCLE security at Wendouree station is being looked at by the cycling community following a recent theft from one of the site’s bike racks. With...
March 4, 2023
Gardening gran hangs up the gloves on market stall
A VETERAN market stallholder has sold her final pot plant after more than six decades. Gardener Miriam Powell turned her hobby into a casual business...
March 4, 2023
Gallery revamp refocuses history
THE exhibition space beneath Cafs’ Lydiard Street headquarters has been reborn with a new purpose. Relaunched last week as the History and Memory Centre, the...
March 3, 2023
Battalion chips in for canine companion
A PROGRAM pairing trained assistance dogs with PTSD-affected service personnel, police and first responders is now one animal stronger thanks to a contribution from...
March 3, 2023
Saints seeking footy juniors
WITH the football season set to start soon, members of the Carngham Linton Football Netball Club are looking to fill their junior teams. Junior football...
March 2, 2023
Council bogged down in toilet talk – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors voted during their regular council meeting on Wednesday, 22 February to demolish an underground toilet block at Lake Wendouree nearly...
February 27, 2023
School festival sees four-year return
STUDENTS, staff and parents will bring the community together this week as part of a school’s first fete in four years. Next Friday evening will...
February 27, 2023
College all about inspiring crazy ideas
A PROGRAM encouraging secondary students’ outrageous ideas is returning to the region next week. In early March up to 100 year 8s and 9s from...
February 27, 2023
Historical hike a peaceful pilgrimage
MEMBERS of Uniting Church and the Friends of Canadian Corridor are inviting everyone to go on a mindful trek through Buninyong to Mount Clear...
February 26, 2023
Feedback wanted on Comms Games legacy
STAFF at Victoria’s regional universities are asking for your input regarding sporting legacies in the leadup to the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The feedback takes the...
February 25, 2023
Hitting the road for agriculture advice
A REGIONAL roadshow aimed at strengthening the output of Victoria’s livestock providers is set to stop off in the area next month. The BestWool/BestLamb and...
February 25, 2023
Golf club swings for community support
THE future of Rokewood Golf Club is uncertain due to a lack of active volunteers, administrative members and players. Following their annual general meeting earlier...
February 24, 2023
Family bakery ready to return
A PROMINENT fixture of the Midvale Shopping Centre is about to re-open after being shut for more than a year following a devastating fire. Stewart’s...
February 24, 2023
Hospital rolls out robotic support
NEW technology is giving Grampians Health’s surgeons a helping robotic hand thanks to more than six-million dollars pledged by the State Government. With funding delivered...
February 24, 2023
School voucher program expanded
NEXT year’s Back to School voucher program is set to get a leg up in the region thanks to a partnership between three Ballarat...
February 24, 2023
Game on for sporting comps
SPORT fans rejoice, Ballarat has been announced as the host city for three upcoming events in April. Throughout the month, the region will see action...
February 24, 2023
City adopts events realignment
AN announcement by the City of Ballarat has confirmed a restructure of its bureaucracy, with the aim improving the delivery of events and tourism...
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