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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, Wendouree, Kristen Jus

CITY OF BALLARAT Wendouree Ward Kristen Justin Occupation: I have previously worked as a Secondary School Science and Maths Teacher in Ballarat, but I now work at...

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, 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, Tess Mor

CITY OF BALLARAT Golden Point Tess Morgan Occupation: Teacher/Policy Advisor/Mother Resides: I have a strong connection to the Golden Point ward through teaching and community groups but live just south...

City of Ballarat, Alfredton, Damon Saunders

Alfredton Damon Saunders Occupation: Retired patrol policeman, prosecutor, and detective. Resides: Delacombe, close to Alfredton. How long have you lived in your council? Born and raised here. Went to...

City of Ballarat, Sebastopol, Des Hudson

CITY OF BALLARAT Sebastopol Ward Des Hudson Occupation: Youth Officer - Victoria Police. Resides: Winter Valley. How long have you lived in your council/ward?: Have lived a majority of my life in...

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, 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, Delacombe, Kalyan Velagala

Delacombe Ward Kalyan Velagala Occupation: IT Consultant - working for wealth management firm managing superannuation. Resides: Ballarat How long have you lived in your council? Around a year...

City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Sebastian Borys

Delacombe Ward Sebastian Borys Occupation: Sales and Business Development. Resides: Delacombe. How long have you lived in your council/ward?: Lived in Ballarat all my life, moving from Ballarat...

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, Sebastopol, Colin Muir

CITY OF BALLARAT Sebastopol Ward Colin Muir Occupation: I am employed by the National Tertiary Education Union, based at Federation University. Resides: Sebastopol. How long have you lived in your ward?: I...

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, 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, Mark Harris

Golden Point Mark Harris Occupation: Emergency room doctor. Resides: I live in Golden Point. How long have you lived in your ward? I have lived most of my...