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Community partner Central Highlands Water is back on deck. While 2019 was about reducing waste, this time it\u2019s all about science, technology and women.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year we\u2019re focusing on innovation in water,\u201d Jacqueline O\u2019Neill, general manager of Customer and Community at CHW.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver that weekend we have International Women\u2019s Day, so we want to focus on innovation and women innovating in the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, that doesn\u2019t mean the environment is off the agenda, with the two issues intrinsically linked.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe continent is getting drier, across the world it\u2019s getting drier and water is such a precious resource,\u201d Ms O\u2019Neill said. \u201cSo how do we ensure that we innovate in that space continuously.\u201d<\/p>\n
A big push this year is for taste buds with three MasterChef contestants lined up to create tantalising taste sensations.<\/p>\n
Ballarat\u2019s own Tim Bone will be joined by fellow 2019 contestant Anushka Zargaryan and 2009 series sensation Poh Ling Yeow.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re really making the Sunday a real foodie focus, foodie Sunday,\u201d said Mr Bone. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be fantastic to be a part of it.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re very lucky in the Ballarat to have so many amazing producers. I\u2019m really trying to champion Ballarat as a real foodie destination.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Ballarat Begonia Festival is set for 7 to 9 March at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE annual celebration of all thing begonia is less than a month away with the event getting its official launch last week at the Botanical Gardens. But the three-day festival is more than just about the hardy perennial plant as once again there\u2019s a huge range of things to do and see. \u201cThis year it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n