Machete sale ban to ‘choke the supply’ of deadly weapon
A wild brawl between machete-wielding gang members at a shopping centre has been the catalyst for an almost immediate Australian-first interim ban on the...
Coastal investment opportunity at Sands Torquay
POSITIONED next to the golf course, the newly upgraded guest rooms offer potential buyers the opportunity to enjoy the Surf Coast while also generating...
‘I won’t say it’: Bulldogs address approach to Smith
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has playfully suggested it has taken their trip to Kardinia Park for Geelong's home ground to be filled. Thursday night's...
Seb Big Band presents Swinging with Seb – A night of big band music through the ages…
UNDER the expert musical direction of Scott Mangos, this versatile 20-piece ensemble will deliver a program of popular jazz standards, early swing classics, and...
Blockbusters and double headers headline AFL’s epic run home
The AFL has announced the dates and times for Rounds 16 to 23 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, revealing...
AFL mourns legend Robert Walls after passing
The AFL community is mourning the loss of Robert Walls, who passed away aged 74 after a long battle with cancer. A giant of...
AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle
Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's...
Author talk on analysing bones, gravesites
ACCLAIMED crime fiction author Darcy Tindale will visit Ballarat this month to promote her new novel. Released last week, Burning Mountain is the follow-up to...
Celebrating 25 years of Steiner Education in Ballarat!
BALLARAT Steiner School and Kindergarten (and playgroup) is set on a beautiful ten-acre site just fifteen minutes from central Ballarat. The site incorporates a...
Achieving together at Meredith Primary School
MEREDITH Primary School strives to live up to the motto of 'Achieving Together' by creating an environment that is supportive and safe for students...
St Patrick’s College welcomes research highlighting the lifelong benefits of a Catholic education
ST PATRICK'S College has welcomed the findings of a recent national study confirming the long-term benefits of a Catholic education—findings that reflect the College's...
St Augustine’s: more than just a school
NESTLED in a vibrant and caring community, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a shining example of what 21st-century education should be—innovative, inclusive, and...
How Ballarat Grammar nurtures the whole child
BALLARAT Grammar offers a vibrant and holistic education where students are supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally. From early years to year 12, the...
Aspiring for Excellence: Phoenix P-12 Community College
IN Knowledge, there is Opportunity — this is more than just a motto at Phoenix P-12 Community College; it's a lived experience that guides...
Learn to read, spell and write with cards created in Buninyong
WIZ Words is a phonics learn to read, spell and write card resource, that is a home-grown product. Created and Designed in Buninyong, and printed...
History on the line as Western United hosts first home final
Western United will create another milestone on Friday 9 May, hosting its first-ever Isuzu UTE A-League Men Elimination Final at Ironbark...
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...