July 2, 2021
Grants for veterans
THREE Ballarat veterans’ groups have received Federal Government funding to upgrade their facilities and expand operations. More than $90,000 was awarded to the Ballarat RSL...
July 1, 2021
Pop-up moves to Meredith
GOLDEN Plains Shire’s Pop-Up Youth Space is moving to the Meredith Community Centre for term three. Open Wednesday afternoons from 3.30pm until 6pm, mayor Cr...
June 29, 2021
Funding for T&H operators
ONE million dollars in State Government funding has been awarded to fifteen Victorian tourist and heritage rail operators impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns. Minister for public...
June 25, 2021
Building workforce gender equality
A NEW project to increase and retain women working in male dominated industries is set to be developed by Women’s Health Grampians following their...
June 17, 2021
Creek crossing construction complete
WORKS to replace the bridge over Kuruc A Ruc Creek on Geggies Road at Rokewood are now complete, with the new concrete structure set...
June 12, 2021
Taking a closer look at contact tracing
WHEN regional Victorian locations were listed as exposure sites in the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it triggered a wide-scale contact tracing effort. Acting operations lead of...
June 11, 2021
What’s it like getting the COVID vacc?
AS coronavirus vaccination efforts ramp up with rollout expansions and blitzes, members of the public have joined the queues to get the jab. Musician Mary...
June 10, 2021
Young photographers in focus
SNAP happy young people will have their talents celebrated in a Youth Photography Competition as part of this month’s Youth Week. The competition, which opens...
June 10, 2021
Healthy habits still important post-lockdown
AS lockdown restrictions ease across regional Victoria, people are being encouraged to keep up their COVID safe habits. Director of Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit...
June 4, 2021
BCH campaigns against elder abuse
ABUSE of the elderly is at the forefront of Ballarat Community Health’s new campaign, launched last month. See the Person, Respect the Person aims to...
June 3, 2021
Over 40s roll up for jab rollout
VICTORIA’S coronavirus vaccination rollout was expanded last Friday in response to case outbreaks in Melbourne. People aged 40 to 49 years old are now eligible...
May 27, 2021
Changes a concern, say chambers
THE Victorian Regional Chambers Alliance has expressed “grave concerns” with changes made by the Department of Treasury and Finance to the State Government’s purchasing...
May 26, 2021
Community market makes its return
THE Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute’s Maker and Community Market will run for the second time next month with a special focus on not-for-profit stallholders. BMI cultural...
May 25, 2021
Restrictions return
ANYONE travelling to regional Victoria from greater Melbourne will bring new COVID-19 restrictions from the area with them during their visit as the State...
May 25, 2021
Live online opera comes to WCPA
AN Aussie children’s opera will hit the stage and screens next month when it makes its world premiere on livestreams at six regional Victorian...
May 22, 2021
Warnings of silent winter killer
THE Victorian Building Authority is reminding Victorians of the dangers associated with gas heaters as people seek to warm up over winter. State building surveyor...
May 21, 2021
Schools go green for climate challenge
SCHOOLS across the Corangamite electorate will take part in a project aimed at helping students take climate change action at a local level following...
May 15, 2021
Free legal advice for all
VICTORIAN Law Week kicks off next Monday and free legal advice will be available to people living in regional areas across the state over...
May 14, 2021
A bridge to better Rokewood roads
ROKEWOOD’S Reserve Road bridge has been given a major facelift following a replacement of the old single lane timber structure. Drivers will now travel along...
May 14, 2021
Wind farm funding for community projects
FIVE community projects across the Golden Plains Shire have been awarded funding from the Golden Plain’s Wind Farm. Recipients of the latest round of the...
May 14, 2021
Gorse grants available
APPLICATIONS for grants to manage gorse are now open with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce. As part of the VGT’s community small grants program, chair Ron...
May 10, 2021
Charity efforts take centre stage
THE Ballarat Commandery of The Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller is partnering with BLOC Music Theatre for a night of song,...
April 30, 2021
Safety grants for FNCs
FOOTBALL and netball clubs across regional Victoria can apply for grants from the State Government to improve the conditions of their facilities and enhance...
April 28, 2021
Mamma Mia… BLOC is back!
IT’S hard to know who is more excited in the lead up to the Ballarat Light Opera Company’s production of Mamma Mia, cast or...
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