True stories, comedy, drama in German film fest
This year's national HSBC German Film Festival is coming to the Palace Regent Ballarat from 8 May. Featuring true stories, comedy and new drama from...
Illegal litter dumped in nature reserve
FRIENDS of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve are disappointed at illegal rubbish dumping throughout the green space. Last week Parks Victoria removed a truck load of...
Haematology care available around the clock
GRAMPIANS Health has expanded its haematology service, providing patients at Ballarat and beyond with access to a haematologist at any time. A haematologist treats blood...
Fuel worries boosting local EV sales
HAVE you been seeing more electric vehicles on the road? An increasing number of local residents have been making the shift to buying an EV...
Health service’s cancer care evolves
CANCER patients across the region are benefitting from a partnership between Grampians Health and national not-for-profit cancer research organisation Omico, aimed at using precision...
Five share a sense of wonder
FIVE artists are inviting everyone to share the wonder with their new group exhibition at Ross Creek Gallery. Fragile Wonder officially opens from 2pm to...
Big-hearted boost for fire brigade
HUGE fundraising efforts over the past 24 months have helped the Smythesdale Fire Brigade go shopping for vital new equipment. "It's astronomical what we've been...
Creative grants up for grabs
WITH handy grants of between $10,000 and $30,000 on offer, local artists and creatives will need to get cracking this month if they want...
Reunion of Shelford West Primary – the school that no longer is
IT may no longer physically exist, but the little school that was once Shelford West Primary remains alive in the minds of former pupils...
Branching out for reaching out in Linton
LINTON now has its own blue tree that's hoped to promote helpful conversation and greater awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. A group of...
Some stolen equipment returns home to cemetery
THE recovery of some items reported as stolen from the Smythesdale Cemetery recently is bittersweet for trust members and volunteers. Sweet, because at least some...
Teesdale local named community legend
TEESDALE'S David Burge has been named as one of five 'legends' in a nationwide initiative celebrating locals who just quietly help hold their communities...
Walking the talk, conquering corrugations
A LARGE number of walkers are limbering up to participate in this month's Conquer the Corrugations walk between Inverleigh and Winchelsea - and back. The...
Surgical first follows severe crush injury
GRAMPIANS Health has achieved a major surgical milestone, completing the first free tissue transfer surgery under the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Services at Ballarat...
Club keen to recruit more women
THE Golden Plains Soccer Club is keen to recruit new senior women players to strengthen its ranks. "Currently, we have 11 to 12 senior women...
Input sought on future for youth
THE City of Ballarat is inviting residents to have a say on two key strategic plans that are hoped to guide brighter futures for...
Going beyond with Easter event
THE organisers of this year's Beyond Boundaries Art Exhibition and Market at Inverleigh are urging artists to get cracking and enter their works now...
Infuse Art Prize entries open
ROSS Creek Gallery is accepting entries in this year's collaborative Infuse Art Prize that culminates in an exhibition in August. The annual award offers a...
Bleak art-rock royalty to play Golden Plains
FOLLOWING hard on the heels of shows in Canberra and Sydney, Bleak Squad are headed to Meredith to play Golden Plains Festival on 8...
Move aims to guarantee Free TAFE
THE option gain a qualification, retrain or get a fresh start in a new field of in-demand work at a comparatively low cost looks...
Chance to support the region’s safety
LOCALS who are passionate about keeping their community safe in emergencies are being encouraged to register their interest in joining the Golden Plains Shire...
Hidden gems uncovered at The Unicorn
CREATIVE talent from across the Ballarat region is being showcased this month in a new exhibition at The Unicorn Collection in Sturt Street. Twelve artists...
Perfect place for a panoramic picnic
WITH sweeping views and an impressive sense of height, the historic Nimons Bridge already makes a striking picnic spot, and it's about to be...
Young bands set to battle in Teesdale
THE Golden Plains Shire is inviting expressions of interest from young bands to compete at this year's Battle of the Bands event. The competition showcases...
