May 14, 2022
Independent about changing models
AFTER previously running as an independent candidate for Federal seat of Ballarat in 1998 and 2019, Alex Graham is hoping for his latest candidacy...
May 13, 2022
A full day for IDAHOBIT
INTERNATIONAL Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia is nearly here, and many of the city’s organisations are doing their part to celebrate. This Tuesday,...
May 13, 2022
Advocate recognised with award
BALLARAT-based sexual assault advocate Marita Murphy has received the Australian Medical Association’s Presidents Award. Ms Murphy was presented with the gong at a ceremony at...
May 12, 2022
Empty seats at pre-election forum
FOUR of Ballarat’s eight Federal election candidates gathered at the Ballarat Central Uniting Church to discuss their policies and answer questions in anticipation of...
May 12, 2022
City gets cash for new shelter – State budget 2022
THE Ballarat Animal Shelter is set to move into a new home with the State Government funding $11.5 million for a new facility at...
May 12, 2022
Home builder funds cancer institute
THE Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Centre will now receive an annual cash boost with regular donations provided by Ballarat building company JG King Homes. The...
May 12, 2022
Town up for top tourism award
BALLARAT has been announced as one of the eighteen finalists in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. The accolade is being hosted by the Victoria...
May 10, 2022
Flashing back to another century
BALLARAT photographer Craig Holloway is inviting everyone to take a look at the city through the lens of the early twentieth century. His latest exhibition,...
May 9, 2022
King promises rec upgrades
MEMBER for Ballarat, Catherine King, was at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Reserve in Smythedale on Thursday to pledge funding for upgrades to some of...
May 7, 2022
Informative book marking the trail
LIKE many of Ballarat’s suburbs, Brown Hill has a number of walking tracks and heritage buildings, and now much of it has been collated...
May 6, 2022
Arch and avenues history comes to life
A NEW children’s book is seeking to help Ballarat kids become Anzac history buffs. Titled Three Thousand One Hundred and Eight Trees (and each one...
May 5, 2022
FECRI get high-profile patron
THE Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute hosted a special guest last week as management and staff welcomed philanthropist Primrose Lady Potter as their patron. Lady...
May 5, 2022
Frolic Fest put on hold
QUEER and pride celebration, Frolic Festival, is taking a break this year. After postponing four times in 2021 in anticipation of their sold-out November iteration,...
May 5, 2022
City budget opens for input
THE City of Ballarat’s 2022/23 draft budget has been released and now the municipality wants your input on the financial plan. Approved for community consultation...
May 4, 2022
Candidates set to debate
WITH the Federal election looming, the community is being invited to the Ballarat Central Uniting Church to take part in a candidate debate aiming...
May 4, 2022
Ciao, from Italy, via Ballarat!
WITH international travel returning in force, the Ballarat Italian Association looks to have a busy period ahead of them. Frank Cotronea, president of the BIA,...
May 4, 2022
Peel Street sites sale split – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
AT their regular meeting last week, City of Ballarat councillors decided to split an expression of interest offering for development at two sites on...
May 4, 2022
Potters to let it slip
THIS Saturday, the Art Gallery of Ballarat will host a conversation between two accomplished artists about their work and creativity. From 2pm to 3pm, Castlemaine-based...
May 3, 2022
Lunches place order for helpers
HADDON Community Learning Centre is putting the call out for volunteers to help out with their regular community lunches. Each meal is held on the...
May 2, 2022
Support wanted for grassland reserve
FOR nearly six months, the natural grasslands of Meredith’s Police Paddocks reserve have been left without an assigned maintenance body. When the previous delegated group...
April 30, 2022
Choir practice open to all
CREATIVITY Australia's With One Voice community choir is inviting the public to an open rehearsal this Wednesday, 4 May at the Ballarat North Bowls...
April 29, 2022
Visiting ensemble promoting cultural diversity
MELBOURNE-BASED multicultural group Tarab Ensemble will be bringing their classical Arabic renditions to the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts this Sunday. The concert, titled Arabian...
April 29, 2022
Hospo heroes aim to lead the way
A SERIES of hospitality workshops are being hosted by prominent Ballarat venues as part of Ballarat Regional Tourism’s new HospoHeroes training program. The State Government-subsidised...
April 28, 2022
Heritage Fest turning back time
THE city’s award-winning retrospective event, Heritage Festival, is set to return late next month, promising eight days of vintage attractions. The program will run from...
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