May 15, 2019
GRADUATES the month. PARADE PROUDLY IN CBD
FEDERATION University held their first graduation ceremony for the year last week in the heart of Ballarat. The Arts Academy and TAFE students graduated...
May 15, 2019
Better operetta
THE Ballarat Anglican Cathedral will resound with notes of a different kind when it opens its doors to Operetta at the Cathedral this Sunday,...
May 15, 2019
POWER LUNCH
CITY of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Samantha McIntosh, and State Member of Parliament, Julianna Addison, catch up for lunch at the Pub with Two Names...
May 15, 2019
Turn pups into top dogs
BY MOLLY COLEMAN WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT - MOUNT CLEAR COLLEGE THE Western Bulldogs have kicked off their six-month Youth Leadership Program in Ballarat and other councils...
May 15, 2019
Celebrating and discussing natural medicine
NEXT week, 20 to 26 May, is Natural Medicine Week, and the Central Highland Complementary Medicine Network is hosting a collaborative community event to...
May 15, 2019
FLU SHOT
WITH winter just around the corner people are being encouraged to get their flu vaccinations now. State Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and her staff...
May 15, 2019
Cathedral hosts Choral Festival
SAINT Patrick’s Cathedral will be home to the 24th annual Choral Festival on Sunday, 26 May. From 1.30pm attendees can hear eleven local and regional...
May 15, 2019
Pompey Elliott back to life
COMPELLING 80-minute World War One play, Mud and Blood is coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute for two shows tomorrow, Friday 17 May. Following soldier,...
May 15, 2019
Agent Profile: SAM BORNER
Selling comes easy to Sam, he is a naturally easy-going person. His enthusiasm and work ethic ensures success! Sam builds rapport with almost everyone...
May 15, 2019
Builder hammers home its #1 with awards spree!
DESPITE the housing market contracting G.J. Gardner Homes Ballarat continues to buck the trend with a raft of recent awards at their annual conference...
May 15, 2019
RBA tentatively holds cash rate
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has once again made the decision to leave the nation’s official cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. Mortgage Choice Chief Executive Officer,...
May 15, 2019
Suburb by suburb snapshot: Alfredton
The size of Alfredton is approximately 7.9 square kilometres and has 13 parks covering nearly 3.2 per cent of total area. The population of Alfredton...
May 8, 2019
Lights shine for road trauma
BUILDINGS including the Ballarat East Fire Station and the Ballarat Town Hall have been lit up in yellow for Shine a Light on Road...
May 8, 2019
Agent Profile: DANIEL NESTOR
As one of area’s most respected, trusted and awarded real estate professionals, Director/Principal of McGrath’s Ballarat office Daniel Nestor leaves no stone unturned in achieving the very best possible outcome...
May 8, 2019
Pre-winter checklist to keep you safe, warm and dry
AUTUMN is the season to prepare the house for the colder and wetter weather of winter in Victoria. To assist households to keep safe, warm and dry during...
May 8, 2019
Record year for building work as permits nudge $40 billion
APPLICATIONS for building permits in Victoria continued at record levels in 2018, with the cost of works in permits reported to the Victorian Building...
May 8, 2019
Suburb by suburb snapshot: Mitchell Park
The size of Mitchell Park is approximately 19.6 square kilometres and has 5 parks covering nearly 0.6 per cent of total area. The population of...
May 8, 2019
Col Johnson reps at state championships
A LARGE contingent of supporters from Central Wendouree Bowling Club travelled to the Bendigo East Bowling Club late last month to support member Col Johnson...
May 8, 2019
Last outing for yacht club pennant
RACES were met with reliable wind from the west to south west at six to twelve knots during recent Ballarat Yacht Club events. Sailors went over...
May 8, 2019
Local heritage championed at Pop-Up Museum
THE community is invited to bundle up their historical Ballarat memorabilia to show and spark discussion at the Bridge Mall’s Heritage Weekend event. From 11am...
May 8, 2019
Mothers’ day service remembers the grieving
BALLARAT is invited to attend a service this Mothers’ Day at the Garden of the Grieving Mother, to remember special mums who have passed...
May 8, 2019
Jurassic Unearthed stomps into Silvers
DON’T miss this theatrical experience like no other. Jurassic Unearthed by Silvers - 165 million years in the making and now you can see...
May 8, 2019
What to do in an emergency
THE City of Ballarat’s Emergency Management Planning Committee has updated its draft Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2019- 2021. The plan addresses how emergency situations are...
May 2, 2019
Central Highland Football League – Round 4 results
Central Highland Football League ROUND 4 BENDIGO BANK & RURAL BANK SENIORS LEARMONTH v CLUNES Learmonth 9.16 (70) Clunes 8.5 (53) Goals - Learmonth - nthony Zelencich 4, Nick Willox...
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