July 31, 2025
Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty
Parents have been urged to hand in their children's machetes and knives at amnesty bins as part of an Australian-first ban. A total of 45...
July 30, 2025
Inflation dips, paving way for RBA rate cut
Mortgage holders could see more rate relief within weeks after the central bank's preferred measure of inflation fell to its lowest level in almost...
July 29, 2025
An inside story of rare books
IF you've ever wondered what the good folk of Ballarat were reading back in the 1860s, a special event coming up at the Wendouree...
July 29, 2025
Jack Jumper shock leads to calls for local service
A SUNNY day out kayaking on his grandfather's Creswick dam rapidly turned into a nightmare for young Creswick resident Jackson Noonan when he was...
July 28, 2025
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact: APCO’s Superhero Giving Day Returns
The APCO Foundation’s third annual Superhero Giving Day is set for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, and it’s bigger, bolder and more impactful...
July 28, 2025
Women for Change invites support
WHILE equal access to education for all is a basic expectation among Australians, for the women and girls of Afghanistan, simply continuing education beyond...
July 27, 2025
Creative sessions to warm up winter
BALLARAT Libraries is offering a series of free crafty and artistic activities encouraging people of all ages to get creative while beating the winter...
July 25, 2025
New ZÖJ album to fly
HOT on the heels of sold out shows in Sydney and Melbourne and glowing reviews, Ballarat trio ZÖJ is bringing its new Give Water...
July 25, 2025
Ballarat Blues Festival is back!
BALLARAT will be alive with the sounds of Rhythm and Blues in August, with the return of the Ballarat Blues Festival. Taking place over three...
July 25, 2025
Bendigo’s Best Treasure Hunt Returns!
GET ready... The Bendigo Indoor Antiques and Collectables Fair is back for its third year, and it's shaping up to be the most exciting...
July 24, 2025
Silver Top Tourism gong for Ballarat
BALLARAT is celebrating after taking out the silver award in the 2025 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards announced in Shepparton last night. Announced at last...
July 24, 2025
Dilemma the theme for playwriting comp
THE thorny subject of dilemma is the theme for the new 12 Minute Play Writing competition being hosted by Creswick Theatre Company. Writers who enter...
July 21, 2025
Veteran radio executive to steer SEN’s push into regional Victoria
Andy Mathers has been appointed to the newly created role of Regional Victoria Commercial Director at Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), strengthening the...
July 21, 2025
Choral festival celebrates joy of song
THE Tongan Children's Choir is among an impressive and diverse line-up of singing groups participating in Ballarat's Choral Festival next Sunday. Set for 1.30pm on...
July 18, 2025
Will Science Save the World?
THAT'S the topic Dr Bob Thurman will address at the 2025 Science & Engineering Challenge (SEC) Dinner from 6.30pm on July 28 at the...
July 18, 2025
Surf Coast Arts Trail 2025
PASSIONATE surfer and award-winning seascape photographer Tal Lemmens asks himself the vexing question just about every time he faces the waves: ride them for...
July 18, 2025
Innovations by G. Gay & Co: a new chapter in building excellence
A NEW era has arrived in the building and renovation industry with the launch of Innovations by G. Gay & Co – a dedicated...
July 18, 2025
Herculean donation restores treasure
A WISH to give back to a community that has given him so much is the reason local philanthropist Richard Thege said he was...
July 18, 2025
Seasons of Women captures moments in time
Musing on all that women may make, create, achieve, and plan in any moment of any day became a wonderful source of inspiration for...
July 18, 2025
Are you exploring display homes in Ballarat?
IF you're exploring display homes in Ballarat, make Lucas Estate your first stop. Following the acquisition of Dennis Family homes, Simonds now proudly offers four...
July 18, 2025
New showgrounds to host national pigeon show
BALLARAT'S new showgrounds will play host to hundreds of pigeons and their doting owners this weekend as the Australian National Pigeon Association stages its...
July 15, 2025
AFL’s new PlayHQ tool keeps concussed local players off the ground
The AFL has launched a new online feature for AFL concussion management PlayHQ to help local football leagues and clubs better handle concussions, aiming...
July 15, 2025
Aussies set to save big as RBA moves to scrap card fees
Australia’s central bank has unveiled an RBA card surcharge proposal that could save consumers more than $1 billion each year by scrapping fees on...
July 8, 2025
Could your local footy coach be Australia’s best? Nominations now open!
The AFL has announced nominations are open for the 2025 BHP Community Coach of the Year award, recognising dedicated individuals who are helping grow...
