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May 2, 2019

Market holding up despite the doom and gloom

BALLARAT’S residential property market continues to remain buoyant despite much of the negative press emanating from the Melbourne and Sydney markets. The buying frenzy that...

May 2, 2019

Should you pay off your home loan before you invest?

PAYING off your home loan sounds like a great idea, so does investing for your future. If you don’t have enough money to do...

May 2, 2019

Town by town snapshot: Beaufort

The size of Beaufort for ABS data collection purposes is approximately 157.2 square kilometres and has three parks covering nearly 0.1 per cent of...

May 2, 2019

Town & District GOLF RESULTS – May 2, 2019

COMBINED BANNOCKBURN AND INVERLEIGH GOLF CLUBS Thursday, 25 April - Anzac Day - Stableford Men - 1st - J Richard 44, 2nd - A Richards 43,...

May 1, 2019

Canny and Lee quinella in epic race

TIM Canny and Craig Lee rode off Scratch and through the entire field to claim a famous quinella in the 2019 Rising Sun Trophy...

May 1, 2019

FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – May 2, 2019

Many were left shaking their heads when Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered his maiden budget speech. For safe Labor seats, Ballarat and Bendigo, it was...

May 1, 2019

ArtWalk march in Soldiers Hill

STREETS are alive with the colours of autumn and it’s the perfect time to take a wander through Soldiers Hill to admire both the...

May 1, 2019

Mindful of brain health

A FREE information session hosted by Dementia Australia, Your Brain Matters, invites the community to discover how best to keep their brain healthy and...

May 1, 2019

Fire still a danger

THE CFA has extended the fire danger period across the region until 1.00am on Monday, 13 May. That means fire restrictions will continuedto be enforced...

May 1, 2019

Sustainable supper

FED Uni is hosting a War on Waste Dinner. The Ballarat community is invited to leave their glad rags in the wardrobe and have fun...

May 1, 2019

Engineering skill gap being plugged

FIFTEEN long-term unemployed Ballarat residents have been given the opportunity to reskill with the recent launch of Prep4Work. It’s a partnership between Westvic Staffing Solutions...

May 1, 2019

Historic building works done

AN extensive renovation of Reid’s Guesthouse on Lydiard Street North has been completed. Owned by Uniting Care, the historic building located next to Ballarat Station...

May 1, 2019

History initiative brings sweet shop story back to life

ARTIST Margie Balazic introduced John Mathias Kline to Grades 5 and 6 at Dana Street Primary School. Mr Kline, was a baker, caterer, pastrycook and...

May 1, 2019

500k FOR CITY OVAL’S FEMALE FACILITIES

A FIVE-hundred thousand investment in accessible female-friendly change rooms at the City Oval will be made if a Labor government is formed after 18...

April 25, 2019

Lucas: The new suburb steeped in history

of Ballarat’s newest suburbs, Lucas, was named by developers Integra Group and the City of Ballarat to honour the effort of those who commemorated...

April 25, 2019

Ram Trucks Australia expands to meet demand

RAM Trucks Australia says that demand for its remanufactured 1500 full-size pick-up is so high that it will add a third production shift to...

April 25, 2019

Compost input

THE EPA is seeking community feedback on a proposed compositing facility at 607 Shelford-Bannockburn Road, Bannockburn. The facility would be located on zoned farmland about...

April 25, 2019

Lucas Primary School by another name

VICTORIAN School Building Authority will consult with the Ballarat community on naming the new primary school opening in Lucas in 2020. An advertising campaign and...

April 25, 2019

Get fit at your own speed

BALLARAT Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre launched its Active Living program to encourage people aged 60 and over to work at getting fit at a...

April 25, 2019

A mural for St John’s Maternity Ward

ST John of God Hospital is seeking an artist to help make its Maternity Ward brighter and more colourful. The hospital plans to introduce a...

April 25, 2019

State Sustainability Awards launch

NOMINATIONS are open for the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The process is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding sustainable endeavours and proactivity in...

April 25, 2019

80 years of Interknit

BY LUKE HOOKE The story of Interknit is one of change and innovation. Over 80 years of operation the business has been through several iterations. The business...

April 25, 2019

From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 25 April

War is not the opposite of peace; it is the break-down of society. The most powerful warriors are time and patience. AT exactly this time,...

April 25, 2019

Strengthening Australian farmers’ privacy

THE Coalition Government has brought the Aussie Farms website under the Privacy Act, exposing it to potential penalties of more than $400,000 if it...