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An afternoon with Bizet and Beethoven

AFTER over a year's absence, the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra is back, returning to the stage at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts to present...

Lest we forget

ANZAC Day was marked across the region last Friday 25 April, including in the heart of Ballarat at the cenotaph. The annual march and...

Hawkins goes pick one to Central Highlands club in Carlton Draft

Beaufort Football Netball Club has secured a once-in-a-generation opportunity after selecting AFL great Tom Hawkins with the number one pick in...

6 surprising benefits of trampolines for child development

It’s no secret that kids love trampolines - but they’re not just good for offering hours of fun to little ones. There...

Victorian housing market steady ahead of election

With the federal election taking place this Saturday, the Victorian housing market continues to show resilience despite national debate around affordability and housing supply....

Little athletes on their way to national champs

FIVE young Ballarat athletes are pumped and ready to pit themselves against some of the nation's best at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in...

Local Anzac Day services, 25 April

6am - Bannockburn War Memorial - major service 12 High Street, Bannockburn. 6am - Corindhap Memorial Park - Service followed by gunfire breakfast 4 Hall...

All regional Victoria footy and netball games this Easter

Ballarat Football Netball League

Ballarat region flagged in Easter road blitz

Ballarat and Moorabool have been named among the top areas in Victoria for collisions involving impaired drivers with passengers, prompting a...

U3A Manual Arts Workshop ready for making

AFTER years of development, the University of the Third Age Ballarat's Blake Gordon Manual Arts Workshop has officially opened in Ballarat North. On site...

The Gordon celebrates student achievements

THE Gordon has recognised 19 of its students who achieved top standards and demonstrated exceptional dedication to training, leadership and community engagement. This year's Gordon...

The Whitlams join Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Hamer Hall show

Beloved Aussie band The Whitlams will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a one-night-only symphonic performance at Hamer...

An open letter to the community from Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade

NOW that the ash has settled on the Mount Buninyong fire, it is a good time to reflect on our actions and responses to...

AFL great to play one-off game for Beaufort

BEAUFORT is buzzing ahead of the Central Highlands Football Netball League season as the Crows prepare to welcome an AFL legend for a one-off...

Pedal program empowers young cyclists

A PROGRAM designed to help get more Ballarat children and teens with autism and spectrum disorders riding their bikes and to build their self-confidence...

Autumn-inspired furnishings for your home

AS autumn slowly approaches, the Livingetc showroom is changing to accommodate everything we need to experience the gorgeous bubble of the changing season. As you...

New club-coach combo a ‘perfect fit’

THE start of a new Ballarat Football Netball League season is always an exciting prospect, especially for a club with a new coach at...

Winners all round at time-honoured Masters carnival

THE annual Victorian Masters Baseball Carnival was played in Ballarat over four days last week, ending on Sunday. Established by local baseball people nearly 30...

Celebrating powerhouse women in country music

WITH the music of Shania Twain, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette and Olivia Newton-John - MAN, I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN - is coming to...

Collaborative Centre to lead mental health training in Victoria

VICTORIA'S mental health workforce will soon have a single statewide hub for training and development, under changes announced by the State Government this week. Minister...

Truth-telling, accountabilityin focus at state Treaty talks

NEGOTIATIONS for Victoria's first statewide Treaty have entered a new phase, with discussions centring on truth-telling and the creation of an independent accountability body. Representatives...

No back-to-back mortgage relief as RBA holds rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold, denying borrowers back-to-back mortgage relief. As widely expected by economists, the RBA's new monetary...

Optus phone network upgraded

TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Optus has sped up the rollout of its fifth generation mobile network in the Ballarat region. Recent upgrades to the network, including the...

New planes expandVictoria’s air ambulance fleet

FOUR new fixed-wing aircraft have joined Victoria's air ambulance fleet, expanding the state's capacity to provide emergency medical care and patient transport across long...