August 12, 2023
Netball sessions ready to go
A PROGRAM aiming to help young children learn how to play netball is on at the Y Bannockburn. The Net Set Go program is seeking...
August 12, 2023
Water group seeks new members
NOMINATIONS are now open for Barwon Water’s customer advisory committee, or CAC. A statement from Barwon Water said the group seeks to represent the utility’s...
August 11, 2023
New CEO for catchment authority
DR Amber Clarke has been announced as the new CEO of Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, or CCMA. Dr Clarke has previously worked as the acting...
August 11, 2023
Drive for dignity returns
SHARE the Dignity has launched its biannual dignity drive with the aim of ending period poverty. Throughout the month of August, pink collection boxes will...
August 11, 2023
Unis ready to open their doors
BALLARAT’S higher education institutions will be opening their doors this August to give prospective students a taste of university life. Both Federation University and Australian...
August 11, 2023
Club readies for jumps day
GRAND National Jumps Day is coming to the Ballarat Turf Club this month. From 11am on Sunday 27 August there will be a six jumps...
August 8, 2023
Take a Highland fling at the Castle
A TASTE of the Scottish Highlands is coming to Kryal Castle this August with a range of historical entertainment offerings. The Highland Spectacular will feature...
August 7, 2023
So much to see at business festival
COMMERCE Ballarat’s B31 August business festival is underway but there is still time to book a session and learn about business opportunities. The festival has...
August 7, 2023
Last rollout for RoadNats
AUSTRALIA’S best cyclists will be back in Ballarat and Buninyong for the Road National Championships for a final time next year. The event, which is...
August 6, 2023
Free fishing fun on offer
A FREE fishing festival is coming to Ballarat next month. Announced last Saturday by from State Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Sonya Kilkenny, the festival, held...
August 5, 2023
Monetary backing for medical researchers
TWO PhD scholars from Grampians Health have received scholarships to help them with their research. Cara Hill and Michael Peng were the recipients of the...
August 5, 2023
Help create mystery mural
STEGLITZ artist Lindy Allinson will be helping create a community mural in Bannockburn this September, using recycled and upcycled items, The session is designed to...
August 4, 2023
Feedback sought for footpaths
STAFF from Golden Plains Shire are looking for public feedback on the municipality’s ten-year-long footpath strategy. As part of the process, they are asking the...
August 3, 2023
Upgrades for Woady PS sites
WORKS are underway to update Woady Yaloak Primary’s four campuses and member for Ripon, Martha Haylett, was in Smythesdale last week to mark the...
August 3, 2023
Change to start a high powered career
MORE than forty roles with electricity providers Powercor and CitiPower are available in the biggest apprenticeship recruitment drive in a decade being undertaken by...
July 31, 2023
Faster disease testing trialled at Base
GRAMPIANS Health has joined a trial of in-situ testing equipment that’s aimed at improving the speed of COVID-19 and influenza detection in the Ballarat...
July 31, 2023
Warm up with Ballarat’s best pie this winter
A PASTRY trail is on offer this August as the battle for Ballarat’s best pie begins. From a barbacoa and cheese pie at Hop Temple...
July 29, 2023
Dessert guru sharing her passion
BANNOCKBURN-based dessert chef Donna Boh is heading to the north of Golden Plains Shire to share her skills and get to know the community...
July 28, 2023
Teen basketballer sets sights on States
BALLARAT’S Riley Dunn is set to make an impact on the global basketball scene, with NCAA division one college basketball experience on the horizon. Dunn,...
July 26, 2023
Electric tour takes the stage
THE electric and iconic Pseudo Echo are coming to Ballarat next month to celebrate the release of their new double album. The Ultimate tour celebrates...
July 26, 2023
Familiar tunes take new form
AN OPERA performance of well-known songs is coming to the Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute this August. The performance will feature a string quartet led by violinist...
July 24, 2023
Best in business revealed
SOME of the best of Ballarat’s businesses was revealed this week, with the announcement of the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards finalists. The...
July 24, 2023
Award finalists for FedTAFE
MEMBERS of the Federation TAFE community have been named as finalists in the Victorian Training Awards. Justin Bisson, a Federation TAFE engineering teacher is a...
July 21, 2023
Gamble makes apology for Shire budget changes
FORMER mayor Cr Gavin Gamble has released a public apology aimed at addressing last minute budget cuts which saw million dollars in initiatives slashed...
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