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May 6, 2026

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...

May 3, 2026

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...

May 3, 2026

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...

April 28, 2026

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...

April 22, 2026

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...

April 11, 2026

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...

April 11, 2026

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...

April 7, 2026

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...

March 23, 2026

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...

March 20, 2026

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...

March 20, 2026

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...

March 19, 2026

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...

March 17, 2026

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...

March 16, 2026

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...

March 9, 2026

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...

March 7, 2026

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...

March 7, 2026

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...

March 4, 2026

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...

February 25, 2026

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...

February 17, 2026

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...

February 16, 2026

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...

February 8, 2026

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...

February 5, 2026

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...

February 2, 2026

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...