January 20, 2023
The city’s growing trolley folly
STRAY shopping trolleys spread far and wide have become so ubiquitous in Ballarat they have become the official symbol of a local meme page. Curator...
January 20, 2023
Giant jamboree camps out at Vic Park
VICTORIA Park has hosted the first Australian Girl Guide Jamboree in four years with more than 1000 campers taking part in the weeklong event...
January 20, 2023
Next stop: bus platform works
SIX Ballarat bus stops are to be upgraded as part of a State Government initiative to improve public transport accessibility. The works aim to make...
January 18, 2023
Writers group still scribbling
ONE Thursday evening each month, the Sebastopol Library becomes the meeting point for an all-inclusive LGBTIQA+ writer’s group for people to share ideas and...
January 17, 2023
Indi-backing beer fest brewing up return
THIRSTS are set to be more than quenched when Ballarat Beer Festival returns next month. Following a Degustation Dinner launch on Friday, 17 February at...
January 16, 2023
Making space for artists’ dream
BARKLY Square now has a new resident creative. With the turn of the new year, artist Tegan Crosbie has moved into the community hub’s creative...
January 15, 2023
Rock veteran readies for solo debut
AFTER roughly two decades playing in groups throughout Ballarat, musician Brodie Glen is preparing for a personal artistic first. Having played with his main band...
January 15, 2023
Second celebration for harvest festival
A CULTURAL festival celebrating the sun, harvest and local farmers and producers is set to return. The Multicultural Harvest Festival is scheduled to take place...
January 14, 2023
Start your engines for Australia Day show
STAFF at the Ballarat Vintage and Collectables Market are gearing up to celebrate Australia Day with a car and bike show family day. The event...
January 13, 2023
Women work towards shared shed space
A WOMEN’S Shed is on the way for Ballarat following the recent founding of an organising committee. The push got underway in November and is...
January 13, 2023
Pipes are calling for golden festival
THE pipes will be calling for the next few days with the annual Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields Festival of Fine Music underway. Now in...
January 13, 2023
Utility undertakes water pipe works
WATER authority Central Highlands Water is set to carry out routine maintenance for Ballarat and surrounds’ supply network. The program got underway on Tuesday and...
January 13, 2023
On the court for Lalor Cup
ROYAL tennis players from across Australia and overseas took to the Ballarat Tennis Club courts in Canadian last week to try their serving hand...
January 12, 2023
Memories flow at club reunion
ALUMNI of the VRI Delacombe Cricket Club visited the grounds at Doug Dean Reserve over the weekend to reminisce about their time on the...
January 8, 2023
Spending a day in the natural world
NATURE is all around us and can provide great, accessible and inexpensive day trip destinations over the holidays. Parks Victoria’s Siobhan Rogan said the natural...
January 7, 2023
Have your say on your waterways
WATER authority Goulburn-Murray Water is inviting visitors to its lakes, reservoirs, dams and other waterways to give their feedback on the resource manager’s recreational...
January 7, 2023
Brigade to lead fire ready workshop
A WORKSHOP is set to take place co-hosted by CFA South West and the Dereel Fire Brigade to help give people a refresher on...
January 6, 2023
Calls for action as footpaths fall short
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl’s request to install a footpath at Alfredton’s Windsor Avenue has left the city looking at concrete solutions to a years-old problem. With...
January 6, 2023
Garden grower opens backyard
A PROMINENT food gardener will open up his Soldiers Hill space to the public this weekend, offering gardening tips for the summer. John Ditchburn, author...
January 6, 2023
Not the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
WITH warmer weather here, there’s a good chance you’re keen to make a splash in your favourite water hole. Yet before you dive in, Goulburn-Murray...
January 6, 2023
Forest groups urging for a safe summer
THE State’s national park, reserve and forest authorities are encouraging everyone to be responsible when visiting public land over the holidays. Parks Victoria, the Conservation...
January 6, 2023
School head handed award
THE principal of a multi-school community college has received the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast’s Paul Harris Community Award. The award was presented to Brett...
January 6, 2023
Charity relaunches relief program
MEMBERS of non-profit charity Rural Aid have ramped up their flood support efforts for farmers over the holidays. The group has relaunched their Buy a...
January 6, 2023
Keeping pets cool through warmer weather
THE days are getting warmer, and pet companions, just like humans, can be susceptible to the hotter climate. RSPCA Victoria’s chief veterinarian Dr Bronwyn Oke...
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