Western Oval welcomes women’s upgrades
WITH female sports participation on the rise in Ballarat, the Western Oval has begun upgrades that will create new female-friendly changerooms and amenities. The $730,000...
Wendouree welcomes latest community health clinic
BALLARAT Community Health has opened a new clinic in Wendouree, aiming to promote health and wellbeing not only locally, but also to the wider...
Hold your horses the Ballarat Pacing Cup is back
THE biggest harness racing and pacing event in Ballarat is back again this year, kicking off at the Ballarat Trotting Club this Saturday. Headlining the...
Thousands raised by enthusiasts
Lance Clohesy, John McLeod, Brad Quiddington and Gareth Smith. ALMOST one-thousand eager hot rod,...
Seniors celebrating significant community grants
THE Ballarat Senior Citizens Club on Little Bridge Street is celebrating after receiving a grant from the Stronger Communities Programme. The $10,000 will cover the...
Firefighters donate toys to 3BA Christmas Appeal
ROUGHLY one-hundred and forty toys were donated to the annual 3BA Christmas Appeal by firefighters from the Ballarat City and Lucas fire stations last...
OZACT returns for annual Shakespearean performance
SHAKESPEARE’S romantic comedy Twelfth Night is set for Kirk’s Reservoir Park later this month. Staged by the travelling theatre company, OZACT, the shows mark the...
Shade grants cover city
FOUR community organisations will receive a share in nearly one-million dollars from the latest round of the Community Shade Grants Program. The State government initiative...
US rangers help out at Narmbool
ABOUT eight hundred and fifty native trees have been planted by volunteers from the California Conservation Corps at Sovereign Hill’s two-thousand hectare property, Narmbool. Nine...
City ready for Santa’s arrival
Mount Clear College play traditional Christmas carols. LAST week the City of Ballarat celebrated...