February 25, 2022
Fed Uni to go with new model
FEDERATION University has announced it will be changing its education structure. The reshuffle comes after consultation with both staff and students and will see the...
February 24, 2022
Rotary’s huge swap meet ready to roll
ONE of the region’s largest trade gatherings is set to return this weekend after a two-year absence. The Ballarat Swap Meet, organised since 2012 by...
February 24, 2022
Lighting protestors rally, again
“GET it right” was the mantra repeated throughout a rally that took place at Lake Wendouree last week. About 100 people gathered near the Olympic...
February 22, 2022
Fundraising event to help firefighters
AN afternoon of wine and dancing is set for Invermay next month as part of the local Progress Association’s annual fundraising event. Now in its...
February 20, 2022
Breaking boundaries with FEAR
AN artists’ collective in Bridge Mall is inviting creatives to run workshops and display their art for sale. Founded last year by four local artists,...
February 18, 2022
Gifts and galore at Imaginarium store
THE centuries-old Mechanics’ Institute on Sturt Street now houses a colourful sibling in the form of the recently-opened Ballarat Imaginarium. With bright red walls and...
February 18, 2022
Trash to treasure at community centre
ITEMS that could be considered rubbish will flower into art at the Meredith Community Centre as a two-day mosaics workshop returns next week. Artist Dianne...
February 18, 2022
Keeping warm within the region
FIREWOOD collection will now be kept local in some areas of Victoria with inter-regional pickups now being restricted within certain areas of the state. In...
February 17, 2022
Ready to rock you, again!
THE Lyric Theatre’s production of the Ben Elton and Queen musical We Will Rock You is set to return to Her Majesty’s this Friday. After...
February 17, 2022
Begonia Fest to bloom for 70th time
THE run into this year’s Begonia Festival is underway, with the much-loved event getting its official launch at the Robert Clark Conservatory last week. City...
February 17, 2022
Next generation carrying the bat
THE sound of balls being hit for six and bails knocked off wickets is echoing across Doug Dean Reserve as eager kids take to...
February 17, 2022
Dipping their toes on the water
A WAVE of potential recruits arrived at the Wendouree-Ballarat Rowing Club last Saturday to try their hand at dragon boat racing. With a drop in...
February 16, 2022
Music icon adds second show
NATIONAL treasure Paul Kelly has added a second and final show at Civic Hall as part of his sold-out On the Road Again regional...
February 15, 2022
A risky move to Ballarat
CHILDREN’S risk-focused fitness program Risky Kids is looking to expand into Ballarat. With locations in Geelong and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, founder and director Richard Williams...
February 15, 2022
Cantering for a great cause
GOLDEN Plains Trail Riders will be hosting their third annual Ride for MND fundraising event in Scarsdale this Labour Day long weekend. The ATHRA-affiliated group...
February 13, 2022
Society set to celebrate 40 years
BALLARAT’S Society of Artists are preparing for a busy year in anticipation of their fortieth anniversary. Formed in 1982, the non-profit aims to promote art...
February 12, 2022
Counting koalas in the ‘Bool’s catchment
THE Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group is taking part in the National Koala Monitoring Program run by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, better...
February 11, 2022
Sevens tourney a hit for mental health
THE Highlanders’ Rugby 7s charity tournament got underway to an elated start last Saturday morning. Committee member Aaron Sarra, when not hyping the crowd with...
February 10, 2022
Heritage Fest takes top tourism award
ONE of the city’s biggest drawcards, the Ballarat Heritage Festival, has won a Victorian Tourism Award. Heritage Fest serves as celebration of the region’s history...
February 10, 2022
Get your booster, says COVID boss
THE region’s mass vaccination clinic at the Mercure Hotel on Main Road received a special guest last week as the state’s COVID Commander, Jeroen...
February 10, 2022
Path intersection works underway
THE intersection of Sturt and Drummond streets is getting an upgrade as part of the ongoing shared pathway build along the Sturt Street Gardens. The...
February 9, 2022
Local author goes global
BALLARAT teacher Matthew Oates is becoming something of a celebrity with the release of his debut novel, a young-adult paranormal romance titled Cinder and...
February 8, 2022
The ABCDs of multi-cultural parenting
CULTURALLY diverse parents are invited to come together for a free workshop taking place on 19 February at St Patrick’s Church Hall. Titled Project ABCD,...
February 6, 2022
Movie icon rolls into town
MAD Max will return to the big screen with the documentary film Beyond the Wasteland set to play at the Ballarat Drive-In this month. The...
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