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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...