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Lush Lawns for Life’s Best Moments

WHETHER it's backyard cricket, a family barbecue, or an impromptu soccer match, the best moments are often shared on a lush, green lawn. However, as...

What does colour mean to you?

At Livingetc, colour is not just visually appealing but a powerful way to infuse emotion into a living space. It's a way to personalise the...

Catch Lucky and RV on tour!

LUCKY Starr and Rodney Vincent are Australian music industry stalwarts. Age has not wearied them, or as Vincent says, "We're not here for a long...

A show of life and legacy

THE impact of a defining local Indigenous artist on First Nations creativity is on show for all to see at the Art Gallery of...

Ballarat’s Big Thrift Market: A fresh take on second-hand and vintage finds…

BALLARAT'S first-ever Big Thrift Market is shaping up to be an exciting event, celebrating second-hand clothing, vintage treasures, and local talent. Taking place from 2pm...

Keeping fathers in mind this Remembrance Day

THE 2024 Arch of Victory/Avenue of Honour Committee Remembrance Day service at the Arch on Monday 11 November will have a focus on recognising...

CresFest announces line-up for 2025, takes home another award!

Following a now established tradition of turning the event over to dancing in the streets, CresFest 2025 will bring Ghanaian drummers and dancers to...

$15 million relief fund announced for regional news publishers

THE Federal Government has announced a $15 million relief fund to support regional and community news organisations after extensive lobbying from Country Press Australia...

Full digital edition, October 18

Entrepreneurship starts at The Gordon

GEELONG business owners Sarah Gross and Cass Mackenzie both began their journey into graphic design and entrepreneurship at The Gordon. The award-winning design agency, Storyfolk,...

City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Tracey HARGREAVES

Delacombe Ward Tracey Hargreaves Occupation: High School Teacher, Yoga Studio Owner. Resides: Winter Valley, Ballarat. How long have you lived in your council/ward?: I've lived in Ballarat for most...

City of Ballarat, Buninyong, Robert J. Pattie-Williams

Buninyong Ward Robert Pattie-Williams Occupation: Carer / student / semi-retired. Resides: Mount Clear (Buninyong Ward). How long have you lived in your ward? Seven months. Community involvement: - Associated with a...

City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Tom Madden

Delacombe Ward Tom Madden Occupation: Regional Development Coordinator. Resides: Delacombe How long have you lived in your ward? Approximately two years. Community involvement: Deputy Chair of the WestVic Academy...

City of Ballarat, Alfredton, Sundram Sivamalai

Alfredton Sundram Sivamalai Occupation: Retired. Resides: Mount Helen. How long have you lived in your council? 35 years. Community involvement: Founder and Chairperson of Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council, Ex-Board Member...

City of Ballarat, Alfredton, Nathan Anderson

Alfredton Nathan Anderson Occupation: Ambulance Call taker, Triple Zero Victoria. Resides: Lucas. How long have you lived in your ward? About six years. Community involvement: As a single parent,...

City of Ballarat, Alfredton, Elisa Zentv

Alfredton Elisa Zentveld Occupation: Professor of Social Justice. Resides: Alfredton. How long have you lived in your ward?: I have lived in Alfredton with my four children since 2008. Community...

City of Ballarat, North, David Harris

CITY OF BALLARAT North Ward David Harris Occupation: Assistant Chief Fire Officer CFA Resides: Miners Rest How long have you lived in your ward?: Eleven years in North Ward. Community involvement: President Mount Rowan...

City of Ballarat, Golden Point, Josh Whittingham

Golden Point Josh Whittingham Occupation: Lawyer. Resides: Ballarat East. How long have you lived in your ward? Three years. Community involvement: Until recently, I worked in Melbourne... However, I plan...

City of Ballarat, Golden Point, Stephen Jones

Golden Point Stephen Jones Occupation: I'm retired and a pensioner. Resides: Golden Point. How long have you lived in your council/ward? I have lived in Ballarat all my life,...

City of Ballarat, North, Rebecca McIntosh

CITY OF BALLARAT North Ward Rebecca McIntosh Occupation: Semi Retired and Wildlife Victoria Volunteer. Resides: North Ward where I am running. How long have you lived in your council/ward? Ward for six...

City of Ballarat, Central, Duncan Smith

Central Ward Duncan Smith Occupation: Retired Resides: Alfredton How long have you lived in your council? Over 50 years. Community involvement: I have played sport and been involved in sport...

City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Gab Salkowski

Delacombe Ward Gab Salkowski Occupation: Community Services Worker. I currently provide case management. Resides: Redan How long have you lived in your ward? For the past 7 years. Community...