Helping people find their voice
WITH international travel back on the agenda, there’s never been a better time to stimulate your brain to brush up on, or start learning,...
A symphony of celebration
MEMBERS of the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra are busily tuning up their instruments to bring a delightful performance of symphonic indulgence to the Wendouree Centre...
On finding Daisy Llewelyn
PICTURE Her is a theatre piece about the search for early Ballarat photographer Daisy Llewelyn. It’s been created by Marg Dobson, a local writer and...
Words make sense for dementia
AS the rain softly fell on the dementia friendly forest and sensory trail in Woowookarung Regional Park for the recent launch of Green Scripts,...
Finding the strength in Wayne’s challenges
FORMER Ballarat management consultant Wayne Strong has turned sadness, sorrow and grief into a catalyst for fundamental personal growth and change. Following the death of...
New president to drive Creswick golf forward
TV freelance technical director Barry Lamb is more used to making sure others are in the limelight but now he’s has stepped up to...
The gift to keep on giving
AN emotional Graeme Kent, director of Aussie Action Abroad, struggled to hide his tears when receiving two thousand dollars from Sing Australia Ballarat and...
Operetta in the Oddie
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat's Women's Association first introduced its Last Sunday of The Month concerts in 2001 to encourage a broader interest in...
Dean says farewell to congregation
A STEADY stream of parishioners, friends and well-wishers came to say goodbye the Very Reverend Chris Chataway, the Dean of the Cathedral Church of...
Outstanding Performance by the Tudor Choristers
THE Tudor Choristers, one of Melbourne’s best loved and best-known choral groups, recently gave a delightful Christmas performance at the Anglican Cathedral in Ballarat. The...
New ensemble hits the right note
KLEMANTYNE Ensemble, the inspiration of Nicci Dellar, violinist, teacher and visionary, gave its inaugural performance on Sunday at the Anglican Cathedral, in front of...
Tudor Choristers sing Nowell
ONE of Melbourne’s best known and loved choral groups, the Tudor Choristers, will delight Ballarat with a feast of Christmas songs and music when...
Sunday concert to benefit Music Foundation
THE Anglican Cathedral of Christ the King will resonate to the sounds of trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn and organ when The Little Brass...
Judges impressed at garden show
LEADING up to this year’s Creswick Flower and Homecraft Show it rained, it hailed and just occasionally the sun shone – but nothing was...
Ballarat Base Nurses League holds AGM
WITH one-hundred and thirty-one years of nurse education under its belt, the Base Hospital Trained Nurses League’s Vice-President Jan Ross welcomed attendees to the...
Songs and music raise funds for Lifeline
SING Australia Ballarat & Ballarat North, along with The Little Brass Band and special guests Piper Brad Saul and soloist Meaghan Sullivan are presenting...
Xmas Crackers in July at the Cabaret Club
JULY is the perfect time to celebrate Xmas Crackers with The Little Brass Band at the Cabaret Club. With a flourish of favourite carols, a...
Done golfing for now
WITH winter well and truly set in, the Special Olympics Ballarat Golf’s season has ended, although balls will be back on the tees as...
A beautiful welcome to Ballarat
VISITORS to Ballarat who came by train on Saturday morning were greeted with a lovely surprise. Over 50 members of Sing Australia Ballarat and Ballarat...
An afternoon of operetta
ON a beautiful autumn Sunday an enthusiastic and appreciative audience heard the first of many concerts to raise funds for the Cathedral’s Music Foundation. Robyn...
Makeup masterclass for performers
THE product might have changed from grease paint to powders, gels and eye liners, but the excitement of making up for the stage is...