February 28, 2022
No small fry
LOCATED next to the Botanical Gardens, just of Gillies Street, lies a particularly unique building housing centuries’ worth of swimmers. With the rustic inside a...
February 27, 2022
Playing to their own tune
AN acoustic guitar and piano-accordion accompaniment fill the empty space of the hall beside the Neill Street Uniting Church. Folk music bounces across the walls...
February 27, 2022
Guild sewing exhibit success
SEVEN days out of each month, the Ballarat Bridge Club hosts a different kind of gathering where cards are tucked away in favour of...
February 27, 2022
A roll of the dice in Black Hill
SIX large tables adorn Bloc Theatre Company’s main rehearsal space on Saturday evenings, dotted with miniature models that lay waste across cardboard battlefields. The Black...
February 26, 2022
Volunteers wanted for kid’s toy joy
THE Ballarat Toy Library has been lending to families toys for decades, and with a recent drop in helpers, the organisation is seeking new...
February 25, 2022
Saying YEP to a job
A NEW employment initiative is being adopted by Headspace’s Ballarat branch which aims to have a more hands-on approach in finding work for young...
February 25, 2022
Judging the next generation
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat received two special guests last Thursday as external judges wandered the halls to decide the winners of the 22nd...
February 25, 2022
Worldwide women’s movement marked
CELEBRATIONS were in order at Ballarat Town Hall’s Trench Room on Friday as Soroptimist International’s local chapter gathered to commemorate the organisation’s centennial anniversary. The...
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...
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