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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Brown Hill, Ellen Burn

BROWN HILL WARD Ellen Burns Occupation: Host of Smart Living Ballarat workshop. Resides: Brown Hill. How long have you lived in your council/ward? Grew up in Warrenheip before...

City of Ballarat, Buninyong, Mark Jones

Buninyong Ward Mark Jones Occupation: - Resides: - How long have you lived in your ward? Moved to Buninyong in 2017 from Canberra. Community involvement: Part of a team...

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...

City of Ballarat, Central, Samantha McIntosh

Central Ward Samantha McIntosh Occupation: Past Nurse, current tourism business, Private Leadership Consultancy. Resides: Lake Wendouree, Central Ward. How long have you lived in your council? 35 Years. Community involvement:...

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, Central, Belinda Coate

Central Ward Belinda Coates Occupation: Social Worker Resides: Central Ballarat How long have you lived in your council/ward? Ballarat my whole life, Central Ballarat for almost 40 years. Community...

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, Buninyong, Ben Taylor

Buninyong Ward Ben Taylor Occupation: Executive Officer for Not for Profit. Resides: Buninyong Ward, Durham Lead. How long have you lived in your ward? Lived in Ward for...