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November 10, 2023

Learn the art of tai chi in Haddon

PEOPLE are invited to head to the Haddon Community Learning Centre to de-stress with weekly tai chi classes. The sessions run by Karyn Kelly take...

November 10, 2023

Get ready, it’s Show time!

Popular community event is on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday   THE time is now for the Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show and there is so...

November 9, 2023

Western United return to Mars for family fun

WESTERN United is preparing to return to Ballarat for the first time in the 2023/24 A-League Men season, and as part of the game...

November 8, 2023

Fun for every kid at Funbugs

THE team at kid’s entertainment venue Funbugs is aiming to create a fun and family-friendly environment for all members of the community by holding...

November 7, 2023

Christmas gifts to spark change

THE Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast are selling hampers this festive season as part of their Ballarat Gourmet Goodies fundraising project. The group’s offerings include...

November 6, 2023

Friday funday at the Show

FRIDAY night is set to be a big one at this year’s Ballarat Times 2023 Ballarat Show with fireworks, Tim’s Toasties, the chance to...

November 6, 2023

Commerce takes on produce hub

COMMERCE Ballarat has taken the lead on the Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub to ensure the project continues after an end to funding...

November 3, 2023

Milestone celebration for Inverleigh business

INVERLEIGH-based home and living business High Eight has celebrated a decade of operation in the community. Lisa Sarcevic founded High Eight in November 2013 out...

November 3, 2023

Date set for dog dash

THE date has been set for the next annual Inverleigh Dachshund Derby. The event which is open for all dogs up to 30 centimetres at...

November 3, 2023

Ladies ready for fun day out

TO celebrate Oaks Day, staff at the Inverleigh Hotel are putting on an afternoon of fun for the community. It’s the second year the venue...

November 3, 2023

New windfarm for west of Shire

A NEW windfarm is being planned thirty-five kilometres south-west of Ballarat between Pittong and Berrybank. The project’s main backer is Squadron Energy and could have...

November 3, 2023

Soccer team steps up for silver

LOCAL soccer squad, the Ballarat Nuggets Walking Football Team, have returned from the recent the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide with a silver medal. The...

October 31, 2023

Folk duo heads to Eastern

AMERICANA folk duo Minor Gold will be in Ballarat next month to celebrate the launch of their self-titled album. Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons formed...

October 31, 2023

Club to promote social inclusion

NEXT weekend InterClub Ballarat will be hosting a Bookfest with the aim of bringing the community together and raising funds for the organisation. The event...

October 27, 2023

Gardens open to support charity

A COMMUNITY fundraiser about supporting health and education projects in Vanuatu is on next weekend in Bannockburn. The Open Gardens, Open Hearts event allows the...

October 19, 2023

Duo to bring Celtic sounds to Trades Hall

AS part of Celtic duo Half Light’s spring tour the pair of musicians will be heading to Ballarat later this month. Rennie Pearson and Bob...

October 18, 2023

Chip on for men’s mental health

BALLARAT Men’s Mental Health’s charity golf day is back for another year and aiming to raise awareness about the issue. The day is also the...

October 16, 2023

Disco to celebrate all abilities

A LOCAL disability support service is holding a Halloween disco at the end of the month to bring the community together. Unbeatable Abilities Support Services...

October 16, 2023

Knights to clash at Ballarat Show

ATTENDEES will be transported back to Medieval times at this year’s Ballarat Times Ballarat Show with a jousting performance by competitors from Kryal Castle. The...

October 16, 2023

FedUni leads way for first timers

FEDERATION University Australia has been ranked number one nationally for first in family enrolments by the Good Universities Guide. The position recognises FedUni as an...

October 13, 2023

Bus ready to help businesses

SMALL Business Victoria’s small business bus will be visiting Smythesdale next Monday. As part of the stop the service will be offering free 30-minute appointments...

October 13, 2023

Local businesses making a splash!

A LOCAL business is aims to spread kindness and generosity by providing premade or build your own hampers filled with local products from small...

October 11, 2023

Small friends spark creativity

BALLARAT Mini Friends miniature doll group will be holding their annual fair at Brown Hill Hall this October. The fair is designed for miniature enthusiasts...

October 10, 2023

Orchid fanciers to show unique blooms

FLOWERING orchids will be on display at the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre this month as part of the Ballarat Orchid Society’s spring orchid show. The event...