A culinary Eureka moment to savour
BORROWED from ancient Greek εὕρηκα, the word eureka means "I have found it!". And that’s how the owners who started the cafe feel and how...
For the love of dance
THIS phrase underpins all that Generate Dance, an emerging contemporary dance collective, is about - inspiring experienced and not-so-experienced dancers to come forward and...
Creating connections that change lives
WOMEN and Mentoring, or WAM, offers a unique, early intervention support to women and non-binary people - all women - who are involved with...
Agent’s passion for travel drives business success
BRON Zappelli is the owner behind Leading Journeys travel and has been a travel consultant for more than twenty-three years. | A fresh, new approach...
The vision to be her best
FOR Rajinder Uppal, optometrist and owner of OPSM Wendouree, it’s variety that keeps a big smile on her face. “The thing I love about my...
Helping create the business leaders of tomorrow
CELEBRATING and educating women is the very foundation of what Loreto College Ballarat is built on. Mother Gonzaga came to Australia, almost 150 years ago,...
Women’s health at the heart
BRIGID Moloney is a former podiatrist who is passionate about women’s health, and women being heard and validated as they navigate specific stages of...
Curated catering by experienced professionals
When Mandy Woolley saw the opportunity to purchase a business in November 2021, she and her partner Nick Kelly jumped at it. "We knew that...
A destination to delight!
IT was through a passion for food and coffee and the love of a good conversation that Rachel Sheehan created LYDIARDgeneral, a quirky space...
Creating a space to unwind, learn, grow and heal at Deśa Retreat
EMMA Flick dreamt of creating a boutique retreat for twenty years. She wanted to create a place where people could come to rest and recalibrate...
Senator says she’ll fight for you
IT is an honour to represent the people of Victoria as a Senator in the Australian Parliament. Whether it’s standing up for women over the...
Following her passion
SHELL French knows the importance of following her passion. At the age of 40 she embarked on a career in aged care and has finally...
Labor MP backs party’s record on women
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women in our society. It is also a chance to reflect...
Success built by a dedicated team
WOMEN are making incredible contributions to the business world. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, women are proving that they can be successful in any field....
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 26 February
For those who revel in titillating, sex scenes in movies, let me assure you, actors loathe doing them; furthermore, they are totally...
Australia a ‘powder keg’ for grassfires after big wet
AUSTRALIA could be in for grassfires on a massive scale after three years of wet conditions left the nation loaded with fuel, history suggests. A...
Hawks flying high this season
LAST Saturday, City Oval's Division 3 side hosted Invermay and had a comfortable twenty-one shot win in Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Weekend Pennant action. Ron...
Chaotic rule may lead to another mid-season change
MIDWAY through season 2022, the AFL was awkwardly forced to change the rules. In the season's opening rounds, it became apparent that the AFL and...
The numbers behind the growing popularity of the Super Bowl
THE NFL Super Bowl is gaining plenty of traction in Australia. The Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles last week was watched by...
The ‘real hole’ the bulldogs must fill
DAVID King has outlined the one missing piece that the Bulldogs need to find for the club to be a premiership contender this season. The...
Heppell makes call on Dons’ leadership
DYSON Heppell has stepped down as Essendon's captain. Heppell came to the decision after six seasons at the helm, leading the Bombers through one of...
Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 23 February
Ballarat Golf Club Sunday, 19 February - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - C Carter 17/42, 2nd - J Lillingston 13/39 B Grade - 1st -...
MP says she’s delivering for Golden Plains
OPNION PIECE BY CATHERINE KING MEMBER FOR BALLARAT MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT I AM so lucky to represent this beautiful part of the...
Things rolling along nicely at Midlands
A STRONG finish in the final two rounds will see Midlands Golf Bowling Club conclude the home and away season with four of its...