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...
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