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...
February 5, 2022
City survey phones it in
THE annual municipal community satisfaction survey is underway, with the City of Ballarat’s performance under the microscope until Monday, 21 February. State Government mandated, and...
February 4, 2022
Turf Club ready to jump out of the gate
WITH the new year underway, Ballart Turf Club is preparing to kick off its first race day following the annual post Ballarat Cup recess. CEO...
February 4, 2022
Restored tram a time capsule
EVERYONE can soon jump aboard the newly restored Geelong tram no. 2, which is set to be unveiled to the public this Sunday, 6...
February 4, 2022
New exhibit about comfort on canvas
LOCAL artist Madeleine Cruise will be unveiling her latest solo exhibition at The Old Butcher Shop Gallery in Soldiers Hill this Saturday. Cruise said the...
February 3, 2022
Fed Labor outlines free TAFE plan
DEPUTY Leader of the Federal Labor Party, Richard Marles, joined the Member for Ballarat Catherine King at Federation University on Tuesday to further outline...
February 3, 2022
Shared pathway build back on
WORK is again underway for Sturt Street’s shared bicycle and pedestrian pathway with construction restarting on Monday for an expected six-month period. The $3.7 million...
February 2, 2022
Give mental health a tri
BALLARAT Highlanders Rugby Club is hosting their inaugural Charity Sevens Tournament with proceeds going towards men’s mental health. The event will be held at Doug...
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