November 16, 2022
Milestone return for Clunes Show
BELATED birthday celebrations will be on the agenda for the upcoming Clunes Show when it returns next weekend. The agricultural show’s 160th anniversary event is...
November 15, 2022
Casting the rod for cancer
A THREE-DAY fishing retreat took place in Ballarat and surrounds this week in support of men’s cancer. The free program, called Reel Recovery and run...
November 15, 2022
Hues to view at the Gatehouse
THE Gatehouse Cafe’s latest exhibition is offering a snapshot of Ballarat and surrounds. Local artist Brian Lawrence is displaying 27 works which depict scenes around...
November 14, 2022
Humanities in the spotlight
THE Australian Academy of the Humanities’ fifty-third annual symposium is set to take place in Ballarat this week. The national event will run from Thursday,...
November 12, 2022
Labor commits to health tech
NEW positron emission tomography scanners will be purchased for health services across the State, including the Ballarat Base, if Labor is re-elected to State...
November 12, 2022
Share ideas for Games village
THE former Ballarat Saleyards site in Delacombe is to be transformed into an accommodation village for athletes competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and...
November 12, 2022
Support promised for young families
A SUPPORT package to assist children and families to receive childcare and postnatal services would be provided by Labor if the party is re-elected...
November 11, 2022
Let’s put on a Show!
BALLARAT’S annual agricultural show is back and kicking off today, after a two-year break. The Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show will run until...
November 11, 2022
Five things you can’t miss at the Show!
The Rooftop Express THE Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show’s star attraction The Rooftop Express will offer staged horse and cattle performances throughout the...
November 11, 2022
Reacquaint yourself with the mayor
COUNCILLOR Des Hudson has been voted as City of Ballarat mayor for 2022 to 2023, during an unscheduled meeting on Monday with a packed...
November 11, 2022
Libs could fund cultural centre
THE Liberal Party has promised Ballarat’s Indian community funds to develop a cultural centre, should they form State government. Member for Ripon Louise Staley met...
November 11, 2022
Liberal plan for fernery and trams
THE Liberal Party has promised to boost tourism for the Lake Wendouree precinct should they form government this month. The pledge was made to the...
November 11, 2022
Cash pitched for non-profit
A MAJOR grant will be awarded to the Ballarat Foundation should Labor win the upcoming State election. Member for Wendouree, and the seat’s Labor candidate,...
November 10, 2022
A buzz about pollinators
AUSTRALIAN Pollinator Week starts this Saturday, 12 November, with this year’s theme being ‘discover pollinators.’ The event will run until next Sunday, and founder Dr...
November 7, 2022
Trot out for Show’s big act
THE Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show is back in a few days, with the headline performers are set to put animals in...
November 7, 2022
Eyes on equity for Eureka
LABOR Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle is seeking a second term in parliament, contesting the new electoral zone of Eureka. A Ballarat local since 2011,...
November 7, 2022
In the swing for mental health
HAVE a day on the green this month in support of men’s mental health. On Friday, 11 November, non-profit group Ballarat Men’s Mental Health will...
November 7, 2022
Open invite to open spaces
CREATIVE space provider Ballarat Evolve’s first-ever open night is set to take place next week. On Tuesday, 8 November, everyone is invited to the free...
November 5, 2022
Seasonal support on the buses
CHRISTMAS will be coming early for local businesses courtesy of Commerce Ballarat. Two new initiatives are set to launch this month as part of the...
November 3, 2022
Inclusive framework included – City of Ballarat council briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors adopted the final draft of the Inclusion Framework 2022/26 during their regular meeting on Wednesday, 26 October following community feedback...
November 1, 2022
Entree served at Men’s Table
A MONTHLY men’s support group is coming to Ballarat. On Wednesday, 16 November, national non-profit The Men’s Table will hold their first local dinner meeting...
October 31, 2022
First exhibit for First Nations group
A NEW exhibition launched today highlighting the creativity of the local Wadawurrung community. Organised by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the 50-piece show launched...
October 30, 2022
Take to the stage at the show
THOUGH it’s traditionally an agriculture and animal event, the Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show will also offer a space for live entertainment. Performers...
October 30, 2022
Pleasant talk on school history
THE history of Mount Pleasant Primary School was the focus of a presentation at the observatory last week. Mount Pleasant History Group president Max Duthie...
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