September 6, 2024
Spiritual sounds to fill church
SONGS, silence, mindfulness, and meditation will come together under the one roof as part of a concert in Buninyong next month. Titled River Runs Deep,...
September 5, 2024
Park plan gets green light – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors signed off on the Prince of Wales Park Master Plan during their regular meeting on Wednesday last week. The document is...
September 5, 2024
City waste app on the web
A NEW app aimed at assisting residents in making full use of the City of Ballarat's waste and recycling services has just launched. Ballarat Waste...
September 3, 2024
Festival to foster green habits
A FREE community event aimed at showcasing the region's different environmental groups, initiatives, and offerings is returning next month for its fourth iteration. Smart Living...
September 3, 2024
Celebrating pop culture for youth
BALLARAT'S premier youth event covering all things pop culture will make its return in just over a fortnight. Wandering cosplayers as well as more casually...
September 2, 2024
Bowls athlete to share expertise
AUSTRALIAN bowling athlete Barrie Lester will be in town next month to bring his skills and experience to players in the region. The three-time Commonwealth...
September 2, 2024
Group to offer gambling help
A NEW group-led initiative aimed at giving people impacted by gambling a network of support has been established for the region. Delivered via Cafs' Gamblers...
September 2, 2024
Long-time partnership on display
A CELEBRATION of life and collaboration is forming the thematic basis behind the next exhibition at Ross Creek Gallery. Next month, local artists and partners...
August 31, 2024
Unveiling rec reserve project plans
THE future of the dormant Warrenheip Recreation Reserve will soon be made clear. Next week will see the launch of a masterplan for the site...
August 31, 2024
Artist’s debut depicts other worlds
THE latest exhibition at Accent Framing and Fine Art is housing half a decade's worth of work from an emerging artist interested in exploring...
August 29, 2024
City offers waste reduction rebate
CITY of Ballarat staff are aiming to make it easier for everyone to turn their kitchen scraps into compost. The municipality has partnered with Compost...
August 28, 2024
Observe and understand the moon
EVERYONE is being invited to come and explore the grandeur of the moon with help from the Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum as part...
August 27, 2024
Brass act set to play cabaret
AN evening of traditional and contemporary tunes is coming to the region courtesy of the Creswick Brass Band. Next weekend, the group will bring their...
August 26, 2024
Art show to continue at same site
THE established venue of a long-running creative group's annual Easter Art Show is set to remain utilised following concerns the collective would no longer...
August 25, 2024
Creatives convene for after dark efforts
WHILE often considered an unlucky day by some, this coming Friday the thirteenth will mark a fortunate occasion for local fans of vampiric horror...
August 24, 2024
Musos invited to outdoor gig
NEXT Saturday will mark the tenth iteration of a global movement aimed at celebrating community-led live music, with the initiative to be acknowledged at...
August 23, 2024
Jiu jitsu champ holds onto national title
AN eleven-year-old Clunes-based jiu jitsu athlete has just been crowned one of the country's best in the sport for the second year in a...
August 23, 2024
Community calls for bus connection
MEMBERS of the Winter Valley community are lobbying for a bus network to be established for the young suburb. Jennifer Broadbent has lived in the...
August 23, 2024
Recycled bike program servicing students
YOUNG learners at Woodmans Hill Secondary College have been spending the past school term getting to know the ins and outs of bicycle maintenance...
August 23, 2024
Association seeks more tennis players
MEMBERS of the Buninyong and District Tennis Association are looking to increase participation in the sport with an open day and come-and-try event next...
August 22, 2024
Session to explore upcycling program
A NON-profit initiative aimed at saving weathered bikes from landfill will form the focus of this month's Smart Living Ballarat workshop. Taking place next week,...
August 19, 2024
Photography space has a focus on growth
THE owner behind Ballarat's specialised camera store is excited to show off the business' new home. For the past two months, Dave Bailey has been...
August 15, 2024
Club keen for more members
COORDINATORS behind Special Olympics Ballarat are inviting those with an intellectual disability to try their hand on the basketball court this weekend. The group are...
August 15, 2024
Vietnam veterans reflect and remember
BALLARAT'S place in the Vietnam War was looked back on over the weekend with a service taking place on Sunday. About 30 veterans marched down...
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