July 6, 2024
Stories under the surface
THE varied voices of local creative writing collective Ballarat Writers is set to be compiled for the first time as part of an inaugural...
July 5, 2024
Soccer club to celebrate half a century
MEMBERS of one the region's largest soccer clubs will soon celebrate a different sort of goal accumulated both on and off the field. Later this...
July 5, 2024
Improving play in Warrenheip
PUBLIC play amenities at Warrenheip are set to see a massive expansion with backing from te State Government's Tiny Towns grants program. Following an application...
July 5, 2024
Teen keen to net national dream
WHEN young netballer Embly Jenkins found out she would be representing Victoria during this year's national championships, she was overcome with joy. "I was through...
July 5, 2024
Art to add to Aboriginal heritage
THE North Gardens Indigenous Sculpture Park near Lake Wendouree will soon see a new addition with Wadawurrung creative Kait James to develop its next...
July 4, 2024
A medley on mortality
VARIETY is the spice of life, and members of Ballarat National Theatre have taken that phrase to heart with their current production. The company's A...
July 4, 2024
Memorial designs finalised – City of Ballarat council meeting briefs
TEARS were shed during last week's City of Ballarat council meeting with the final designs for the Continuous Voices memorial project approved by councillors. Developed...
July 4, 2024
Bringing wonder to spoken word
THE contrast between an iconic female comic book character and Greco-Roman philosophies will be at play as part of a presentation from Ballarat Spoken...
June 30, 2024
Blues fest to bring the best
ORGANISERS are set to bring the guitar-laden sounds of past-century roots music to the region once again with the return of the Ballarat Blues...
June 30, 2024
Cafs seeks cash for clothing program
ONE of Ballarat's leading child and family services organisations is calling on donations to continue operating a key initiative for those doing it tough...
June 28, 2024
Explore the stars over winter break
DO the kids need something to do over the winter school break? The Ballaarat Astronomical Society will aim to have you covered with an exploration...
June 28, 2024
Event to celebrate five years of tai chi teachings
WHEN Jack Yang arrived in Ballarat in February, 2019 with about a decade's experience of practicing tai chi, he found he needed an outlet...
June 28, 2024
Help needed to achieve sporting dream
FINANCIAL support from the community is being requested to help a young girl reach her goal of becoming a Brazilian jiu jitsu world champion. With...
June 27, 2024
Neighbourly lunches link in services
SINCE last year, staff and volunteers with Creswick Neighbourhood Centre have been steadily rebuilding a past initiative aimed at providing a meal and a...
June 21, 2024
Park honours national hero
UPGRADES for Invermay's Rizal Park were opened this week as part of the City of Ballarat's Neighbourhood Parks Program. Completed stage one works for the...
June 20, 2024
Arts group explores expression
WORKS from nearly half the member base of Golden Plains visual art collective, GP Arts, are currently on display as part of their annual...
June 20, 2024
Regional first for swim relay
THE state's best swimmers are set to test their skills in the region with this year's Victorian Relay Competition coming to Ballarat tomorrow, Saturday...
June 19, 2024
The sounds of strings at Craig’s
THE works of some of the twentieth century's most iconic musical artists are set to be interpreted by local string group Klemantyne Ensemble as...
June 17, 2024
Paternal program set to grow
REFERRALS are now open for a free group parenting program aimed at strengthening relationships between fathers and their children. Delivered by Child and Family Services...
June 16, 2024
A daughter’s love captured
A YOUNG creative's photograph of her father has netted her a nod in the Little Darlings Youth Portrait Prize. Anna Macak's piece My daddy has...
June 16, 2024
Film a call to help koalas
A FEATURE-length documentary on the endangerment of one of Australia's most iconic animals is set to come to town next week. Following its world premiere...
June 15, 2024
Sharing the refugee experience over tea
WITH Refugee Week taking place from this Sunday until next Friday, the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council will soon hold their regular morning tea event...
June 15, 2024
Portrait prize finalist frames strength
A LOCAL artist's attempt at capturing the subtleties behind human resilience is now on display at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Ben Howe's...
June 14, 2024
Station plans spark controversy
WITH plans for a more accessible Ballarat Station recently revealed, members of community groups have offered their opinions on the project. The State Government works...
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