October 4, 2024
Art show a tour of tools
THE concept of the tool, its uses, benefits, and various forms, will soon be explored as part of a new art exhibition at Kank...
October 3, 2024
Tribute act returns with 60s, 70s sounds
A THIRTEEN-piece group performing classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s is bringing their hit-laden show to the region tomorrow night. The 60 Four are...
October 3, 2024
Classic cars rev up for men’s mental health
HALF a dozen drivers of vintage vehicles braved Sunday's cloudy conditions to raise funds for men's health charity Movember. The event marked the fourth annual...
October 3, 2024
Clay works explore surroundings
THE relationship between creativity and rural living are at play with clay as part of an upcoming exhibition at Ross Creek Gallery. Launching tomorrow and...
October 2, 2024
Mental health awareness over brekky
A LOCAL initiative aimed at strengthening youth mental health in the region is acknowledging World Mental Health Day with an insightful breakfast offering. Hand in...
October 1, 2024
Find some treasure at townwide garage sale
FOR the tenth non-consecutive year, residents of Creswick and surrounds are being encouraged to open their roller doors and driveways for the annual Creswick...
October 1, 2024
Art to return to lifestyle estate
ENTRIES have opened for artists to have their work displayed in a different setting to the average exhibition venue. Residents at Lucas Lifestyle Estate will...
September 29, 2024
Walk to honour cardiac health advocate
MEMBERS of local cardiac health group Heartbeat Ballarat will soon honour a long-time contributor one year after his passing. On Saturday 5 October, the organisation's...
September 28, 2024
Film fundraiser for Sebas newsletter
ORGANISERS behind the Sebastopol Community Newsletter are looking to give people a fun afternoon at the movies while raising funds for the outlet. In order...
September 28, 2024
Last call for enviro-minded nominees
NOMINATIONS for national environmental organisation Clean Up Australia's first-ever Community Awards will be closing next week. People will have until midnight on Monday 30 September...
September 27, 2024
FedUni in favour of international fund
FEDERATION University staff have welcomed a new State Government initiative aimed at attracting more students from overseas. Announced by Premier Jacinta Allan on Monday last...
September 27, 2024
Dunkley channelling Dogs’ day as Lions ‘ride wave’
JOSH Dunkley's deja vu has not relented as the Brisbane Lions midfielder backed his side to overcome the loss of ruckman Oscar McInerney and...
September 27, 2024
Ballarat North hub moves house
AFTER nearly four decades under the auspice of the Salvation Army's Soldiers Hill base, staff at the Ballarat North Neighbourhood House are setting off...
September 27, 2024
Bulldogs smash Magpies for first AFLW win of season
THE Western Bulldogs have recorded their first win of the AFLW season, storming home to smash an injury-hit Collingwood by 42 points. After beginning life...
September 27, 2024
10 years of growing together
ORGANISERS behind a local non-profit aimed at battling food insecurity and educating the region on environmentally-friendly growing practices are acknowledging a decade in operation. October...
September 27, 2024
Trial to support health service trainees
GRAMPIANS Health will trial a new state model aimed at improving training and employability for generalist medical trainees in rural Victoria. The public health service...
September 27, 2024
Rizzo reflects on Paralympics debut
SAM Rizzo achieved a childhood dream earlier this month. The local athlete was one of two para cyclists to represent Ballarat in the recent Paralympics...
September 27, 2024
Ballarat hosts display of young footy talent
ABOUT six hundred up-and-coming young Aussie rules footballers from across regional Victoria were in Ballarat this week to compete as part of the seventy-fifth...
September 24, 2024
School to reflect on 150 years
EVERYONE is invited to join in the festivities when the Mount Pleasant Primary School community celebrates a major milestone. Next month, the school will join...
September 23, 2024
Dancing at Lughnasa in Woodmans Hill
BALLARAT and District Irish Association vice-president Mary Darcy said after she witnessed an adaptation of the distinctly Irish play Dancing at Lughnasa in Dublin...
September 21, 2024
A day of growth and green fun
AN event aimed at giving the region's young people a day of insightful and environmentally-friendly activities will return next week. Following its debut last year,...
September 20, 2024
Bulldogs to host home carnival
NETBALL players from three western Victorian all-abilities clubs will hit the local courts for a home carnival from the Ballarat Bulldogs Football Netball Club. Taking...
September 20, 2024
Hop to food security fundraiser
THE team behind a Sebastopol-based initiative aimed at battling food and necessity insecurity are collaborating with Hop Temple management to further their mission. A fundraiser...
September 19, 2024
Fostering an interest in care
WITH Foster Care Week having taken place last week, the region's leading child and family services organisation Cafs are looking to highlight what foster...
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