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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...