December 30, 2023
Changing the story on robbery tale
A BALLARAT writer and academic is aiming to shift the story behind an infamous bank robbery that took place at Mount Egerton during the...
December 29, 2023
Change needed for all abilities access
MEMBERS of Ballarat’s disabled community as well as their carers have expressed concerns at the lack of suitable changerooms for the city’s main swimming...
December 29, 2023
Fundraiser up for national nod
FOLLOWING a successful initiative aimed at gathering money to upgrade Creswick’s health service, the person who headed the campaign has been shortlisted for Fundraising...
December 29, 2023
Lending firm nets state nominations
THE team behind a Ballarat-based lending firm are being recognised with two state nominations in the 2024 Better Business Awards. Sovereign Lending staff are in...
December 24, 2023
Group holds annual art show
ABOUT forty artworks are on display at the Mercure Ballarat showcasing the output of members of the Tress Street Art Colony group. Ten exhibitors are...
December 23, 2023
Remembrance effort grows new branch
DELACOMBE man Jeff Smith had been adorning his front yard with Christmas decorations for about two decades, when last year he did something different. With...
December 23, 2023
Painted trees bring festive cheer
A SEASONAL forest has grown at Miners Rest Community Park in a collaboration between the town’s committee, schools, and local groups. About 30 wooden Christmas...
December 22, 2023
How the holidays will affect services
WITH Christmas and New Year’s holidays a time of respite for many, services and organisations in the region will be closed or have affected...
December 22, 2023
Water storages in good shape
THE findings of utility provider Central Highlands Water’s annual water outlook report have been released. The document gauges the provider’s current water storage level as...
December 22, 2023
Patchy path for Lake Learmonth
A PORTION of Lake Learmonth’s walking path has been cordoned off due to erosion caused by incoming waves. Learmonth resident Cathy Hughes came across the...
December 22, 2023
Holiday soccer sessions set to return
OVER the past several school holiday breaks, Buninyong’s De Soza Park has become a home to budding young soccer players who are looking to...
December 21, 2023
Substation pushback – City of Ballarat Council meeting briefs
CITY of Ballarat councillors voted during their regular meeting last week to advocate on behalf of residents pushing back against a new Powercor substation...
December 21, 2023
Haircutting campaign for mentors’ cause
THOUGH Christmas has come and gone, a fundraising program aimed at fostering connectiveness for young people is set to become a fixture for a...
December 17, 2023
Rising creative joins art group ranks
AN emerging creative will receive a helping hand throughout next year as part of the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective’s mentoring program. Recent Federation University visual...
December 17, 2023
Children’s writer releases second story
AFTER releasing his first children’s book in April this year, author Dave O’Neill has followed up with his second release just in time for...
December 16, 2023
Students set to see seeds of crops grown
BUNINYONG Primary School grade 3 and 4 pupils will soon harvest their final crop for 2023 following a yearlong program aimed at getting them...
December 16, 2023
Leading teacher takes touchstone award
A LONG-time teacher at St Patrick’s College has been recognised with an Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter Leadership Award for Gospel Spirituality. The school’s year...
December 15, 2023
Sonic sounds brought to Meredith grounds
OVERCAST skies and muddy terrain did nothing to deter thousands of fans at Meredith Music Festival last weekend. For its 31st year, the event drew...
December 15, 2023
Take a bow: BNT claims record wins
MEMBERS of Ballarat National Theatre are celebrating this year’s program with centre stage wins in the 2023 Victorian Drama League Awards. During a presentation event...
December 15, 2023
Support sought for regional businesses
MEMBERS of the Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance are calling on the State Government to support struggling businesses in rural communities. With factors like State Government...
December 15, 2023
Rising cook serves up success
A RECENT Federation TAFE graduate has won big at this year’s Golden Plate Awards, being declared the Apprentice of the Year for the second...
December 15, 2023
School athletes take top comp wins
RISING Ballarat athletes took to the track at Perth’s WA Athletics Stadium over the weekend to bring home more than half a dozen medal...
December 15, 2023
Junior golf group tees off at state comp
THE region’s premier young golfers are heading to the state’s north today to take part in Golf Australia’s 2023 Victorian Junior Country Regions competition. With...
December 13, 2023
Markets and music for combined event
A JOINT community group effort is giving attendees a one-stop event to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy some seasonal carols. For the first time...
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