February 27, 2019
Big few days for sailing
RECENT Ballarat Yacht Club races saw a port course and changeable winds. Gusts blew from the south swinging south-south easterly, varying from eight knots and...
February 27, 2019
Town & District GOLF – February 28, 2019
BANNOCKBURN GOLF CLUB 24 February - Event 4 Person Ambrose 1st - Net A Gulino, D Armstrong, G Armstrong, and A Scott 61-6- 55,...
February 27, 2019
Small-scale pig and poultry workshops
AGRICULTURE Victoria is hosting a series of workshops to help new and existing small-scale pig and poultry producers prepare a land use planning permit...
February 27, 2019
TASTY TUNES, ARTS AND EATS SERVED UP
A SERIES of Ballarat’s Backyard Tasters community evenings will return next month at Camp Street’s Alfred Deakin Place, showcasing groovy local live music, quality...
February 27, 2019
Agent Profile: TROY ANWYL
Troy is a valued member of the Ballarat Property Group team. Having lived in and around Ballarat his whole life, he knows the territory...
February 27, 2019
First time builders flock to Metricon’s info session
EARLIER this month, 75 Ballarat locals interested in becoming first-time home builders attended a free information event run by Metricon Homes. Guests had access to...
February 27, 2019
Suburb by suburb snapshot: Ballarat Central
The size of Ballarat Central is approximately 3.8 square kilometres and has four parks covering nearly 3.1 per cent of total area. The population of...
February 20, 2019
5 PROPERTY MARKET PREDICTIONS that are guaranteed to happen in 2019
PROPERTY commentator Michael Yardney says that it’s customary for those in the property industry, at this time of the year, to peer into the...
February 20, 2019
Agent Profile: DYLAN THOMSON
Dylan was born in Ballarat and as a genuine local, he knows Ballarat like the back of his hand and given his role as a Residential Sales Agent,...
February 20, 2019
What are planning overlays?
UNLIKE zoning, planning overlays are specific to the land on which your property is located and directly impact your ability to rebuild or renovate...
February 20, 2019
A guide to getting your finances in order before building
THE banks may have tightened lending conditions, but it’s not all doom and gloom if you are seeking finance to build your own home. Since the Royal Commission...
February 20, 2019
G.J. Gardner Homes voted most trusted builder three years running
TRUST is at the core of a good reputation in the building industry and G.J. Gardner Homes has once again proven this value is...
February 20, 2019
Buyers at Winterfield settle on stage one
HOUSING growth in regional Victoria is increasing, and with Ballarat fast becoming a regional hub for food, wine, arts and events, it’s no wonder...
February 20, 2019
Big turnout for little church
ABOUT one-hundred people attended the recent auction of the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Lexton. Auctioneer Chris Leonard had his work cut out for him...
February 20, 2019
Suburb by suburb snapshot: Mount Helen
The size of Mount Helen is approximately 11.8 square kilometres and has two parks covering nearly 3.5 per cent of total area. The population of...
February 20, 2019
Name for new league announced
IT’S official, the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners and Selkirk Ballarat Rush finally know the name of the league they’ll be playing in this coming...
February 20, 2019
Town & District GOLF
BANNOCKBURN GOLF CLUB Saturday, 16 February - Par, Monthly Medal Monthly medal winner - Steve Malone, A Grade - 1st - S Malone +2,...
February 20, 2019
Amoore strong at nats
BALLARAT Basketball Association players on rep duty in Canberra have done well, with Georgia Amoore’s part of the Victorian Under-20 Women side that came...
February 20, 2019
Big league backing for new U9 comp
THE McDonald’s Ballarat Football Netball League has officially launched its Under 9s footy competition for the upcoming season. Partnering with AFL side the Western Bulldogs,...
February 20, 2019
Lilies stand tall at penultimate triples
BALLARAT Associated Fibrous Plasters sponsored the Midland Ladies Triples, played on 12 February, with 72 players participating. Lilies of the Valley, Nora Walters, Norma Day...
February 20, 2019
FROM THE DESK OF Roland Rocchiccioli – February 20, 2019
Honestly, I could not give a fat rat’s clacker what anyone thinks about me, personally; however, when it comes to my work, that is...
February 20, 2019
Encouraging business to host secondary school students
STRUCTURED Workplace Learning provides secondary students with the opportunity to integrate on-the-job work experience with their VET studies. Ballarat businesses, interested in learning of the...
February 20, 2019
LIONS CHAIR GOES TO TALBOT PLACE
BUNINYONG Mt Helen Lions Club have teamed up with Meridian Energy - Mt Mercer Wind Farm to donate a Lopital shower and toilet chair...
February 20, 2019
Little park a little safer
THE City of Ballarat is seeking feedback on safety improvements at Little Bridge Street Pocket Park. Following funding by the State Government via the Community...
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