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April 3, 2019

Hall Lowered

DEMOLITION of the Lower Hall of Civic Hall began on the weekend. Work crews started the task of removing the rear-portion of Civic Hall...

April 3, 2019

Regional Achievement and Community Awards to launch

NOMINATIONS for the Regional Achievement and Community ¬¬Awards will open next Wednesday, 10 April. The role of the awards is to encourage, recognise and reward...

April 3, 2019

A flair and fondness for floristry

FLORAL designer, Lani Chapman was awarded first prize in the 2019 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show’s Baptcare Shop Window competition last week. The young...

April 3, 2019

The Ballarat Great Outdoor and 4×4 Expo

THE Great Outdoor Expos Exhibition Manager, Richard Hiscock, has some great advice for all caravan and camping enthusiasts. “If you are considering taking time to...

April 1, 2019

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March 29, 2019

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March 27, 2019

McGrath expands with new office in Ballarat

LEADING residential real estate group, McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited, has announced the opening of an office in Ballarat. It’s a move that reflects the company’s...

March 27, 2019

Agent Profile: SEAN TOOHEY

As Director/Principal of McGrath’s Ballarat office, Sean Toohey is renowned as the agent and brand that provides a premium experience for clients in every aspect of buying and selling real...

March 27, 2019

Welsh says farewell to Site Costs

IF you’re in the market to build a new home, then you are probably all over the whole new set of lingo that comes along with this milestone...

March 27, 2019

Suburb by suburb snapshot: Eureka

The size of Eureka is approximately 0.4 square kilometres and has three parks covering nearly 20.6 per cent of total area. The population of Eureka...

March 27, 2019

Town & District GOLF – March 28, 2019

BANNOCKBURN GOLF CLUB Saturday, 23 March - 27-hole Stableford Men 27 holes - K Alford 58 pts 18 holes - Z Carroll 35 9 holes AM...

March 27, 2019

Big fortnight for Eureka Cycling

EXCITING results for Eureka recently with Steve Linane taking a much-deserved handicap win over the testing Ercildoune/ Addington Loop circuit. Linane and Dan Whelan used...

March 27, 2019

Ten times the fun

TO mark the end of the pennant season the Ballarat & District Bowls District conducted their annual Ladies 10 a-side tournament, with City Oval...

March 27, 2019

FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – March 28, 2019

The federal election is looming, and everyone needs to think seriously before casting their vote. Never has there been a more important election! WHEN it...

March 27, 2019

Fruits of labour help kids

THE No. 23 Masonic Social Committee has again supported the Ballarat’s Cops ‘n Kids Camp with a $1500 donation towards this year’s event. Originally established...

March 27, 2019

Mount Rowan road safety

A NEW two-and-a-half million-dollar roundabout has made travel through the intersection of the Midland Highway and Western Freeway simple and safe. A fatal crash occurred...

March 27, 2019

Grants to combat graffiti

COUNCILS can apply for a state government grant up to $30,000 to tackle graffiti vandalism. Schools, sporting clubs, police, businesses and other community groups can...

March 27, 2019

Police acknowledge top students

BALLARAT Police have awarded their Blue Light Student of the Month Awards for February. At Lumen Christi Primary School, the two awardees were Eliza in...

March 27, 2019

Fundraising fair for kids swimming program

BROWN Hill Uniting Church will host their annual Fair and Car Boot Sale on Saturday, 13 April from 10am to 1pm. The popular community event...

March 27, 2019

Labour of love a struggle

ALAN Penhall says he is down fifty per cent in visitors to his Avro Anson Museum at Ballarat Airport due to road works. Mr Penhall,...

March 27, 2019

Disability Awards nominations open

BALLARAT residents are encouraged to apply for state-wide Victorian Disability Awards, celebrating those who champion disability rights and participation in the community. Nominations are open...

March 27, 2019

Recycled glass repairs freeway

THE 10,000 drivers travelling along the Western Freeway through Pykes Creek each day will soon experience a safer and smoother journey. About 540 tonnes of...

March 27, 2019

Twin Hearts to test trivia

TWIN Hearts Foundation is hosting a trivia afternoon at the North Ballarat Sports Club on Sunday, 7 April. Beginning at 1pm, the event will test...

March 27, 2019

Rebuild role for Committee head

CEO of the Committee for Ballarat, Melanie Robertson, has moved on from that organisation and will now head up the Ballarat Health Services hospital...