Fantasy and magic to take over castle
KRYAL Castle will be coming alive next weekend with the magic of fairies, unicorns, and a host of other mythical creatures. It’s the first time...
Help for carers of fussy eaters
AN initiative by welfare and support agency Cafs is seeking to help parents and carers support children who may be fussy eaters. The free session...
White Night set for 2024 return
WHITE Night is set to return to Ballarat for the first time in five years with its interactive illuminations, projections, and music. The announcement was...
School is in for lovers of gin
EXPERT distillers will be on hand at Kilderkin Distillery next month to help attendees create their very own gin. Participants will have the opportunity to...
Christmas is all wrapped up in Ballarat
THE season of giving is upon us and for those who are looking for something for a mum, grandmother or special figure in their...
Not time for change: Cr Cunningham re-elected as mayor
COUNCILLOR Brett Cunningham has been re-elected as Golden Plains Shire mayor and will serve with no deputy following a special council meeting on Tuesday. This...
Webinar to get community fire ready
A WEBINAR held by Agriculture Victoria next week will focus on getting farmers prepared for the fire season. The session will involve land management extension...
Champ inspires kids in Buninyong
WORLD and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Richard Coleman was at the Buninyong Little Athletics Centre last week to share his experiences with club members. The...
Night show glows and grows
SOVEREIGN Hill have expanded the presentations of the living museum’s Aura sound and light show to include every Friday and Saturday night. Attendees will now...
Event to mark a century of radio
To mark a century of radio in Australia, the Eureka Centre will be hosting a panel of media experts and radio practitioners. Chaired by Jonathon...
Wind farm ready to deck the halls
ROKEWOOD’S annual Christmas event, hosted by the Golden Plains Wind Farm, is back for another year. The day is set to feature food, entertainment, children’s...
First Nations art a feature to Sovereign Hill upgrades
A NEW Wadawurrung cultural precinct at Sovereign Hill is set to include works by five First Nations artists. The announcement of the contributing artists was...
Free TAFE program gets green light to expand
THE Federal and State governments have announced they’ll be jointly providing more than sixty-two thousand new free TAFE places in Victoria. Member for Ballarat, Catherine...
Club to celebrate community support
TO recognise local sponsors, past players, and supporters, Bannockburn Cricket Club members are holding their second annual community event next month. The afternoon will kick...
Spectacular show all about fun
FOR what will possibly be the last time at its current location, the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show had fun for the whole family...
St Pats to partner with Liverpool FC
A NEW partnership between St Patrick’s College and Liverpool Football Club International Academy was announced yesterday. The move is part of the ongoing growth of...
Feedback sought on end-of-life options
BALLARAT residents are being invited to share their opinion on end-of-life services in the region. A survey is being carried out by the Ballarat General...
Runners set for stunning day out
RUNNERS of all abilities are invited to take part in Wild Mount Trail Run in Buangor State Park this December. The event on the Mount...
Book tells tale of festive magic
CROWDS gathered at the Regent Cinema last Friday to celebrate the launch of a Christmas themed children’s book. Liam Abery wrote the book Letter to...
Win a trip to the French countryside
BARRY Plant’s annual wellness raffle is back for another year and seeking to raise money for the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre, or BRICC,...
By the books stretch to start summer
IN few weeks, Bannockburn Library will be hosting a free yoga session to celebrate the first day of summer. Instructor Mami from the Y Colac...
Busy workers at new CDS depot
VICTORIA’S container deposit scheme, or CDS, is well underway and last week member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison, visited one of the program’s depots located...
Bulldogs to celebrate women in business
AFL club, the Western Bulldogs, will be hosting a women in business lunch in Ballarat next week. The event is set for the Mining Exchange...
Five things you can’t miss at the Show
THE Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show is kicking off this afternoon with a range of performances, activities and entertainment sure to suit the whole...