July 7, 2023
More money for rec reserve
EXTRA money has been announced by the State Government for the Teesdale Oval Upgrade project. Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle, was at Don Wallace Recreation...
July 4, 2023
Prizes for budding photographers
THE Lal Lal Moorabool Photographic Group’s annual photo competition is back in its eleventh year. There’s prize money on offer for works in the categories...
July 4, 2023
Being best in business a focus for festival
THE program for Commerce Ballarat’s annual Business Festival is back and providing a curated series of events to help enterprises achieve their best. The festival,...
July 3, 2023
Time it takes to get care focus of hospital trial
THE Ballarat Base Hospital is one of fourteen Victorian sites to take part in a project aimed at improving the time it takes for...
June 30, 2023
Umps to mark 110 years playing by the rules
A MILESTONE is being reached by the Ballarat Football Umpires Association, also known as the BUFA, this July. The organisation is marking its 110th anniversary...
June 30, 2023
New water prices approved
THE Essential Services Commission has made its final decision on pricing plans by Central Highlands Water and Barwon Water. For Central Highlands Water customers, typical...
June 30, 2023
New school to get children riding
A NEW pony riding and horsemanship school has opened at Berringa and staff are aiming to teach children how to ride and care for...
June 30, 2023
Shooting for new skills
A SIX-week basketball skills and development program from Dribble Pass Shoot will be beginning in term three at Delacombe Primary School. The $120 program will...
June 23, 2023
St Pats team basketball champs
A SAINT Patrick’s College basketball team has claimed the Senior Basketball Victorian College Championship. The team, led by teachers Eric Hayes and Josh Ebbles, competed...
June 22, 2023
Double horror thrillers take to screen
A DOUBLE horror thriller film night is coming to Ballarat as part of a Terribly Good Cinema pop-up. The celebration of all things frightening on...
June 19, 2023
Research can put your home on the record
THE Victorian Public Records Office, or PROV, is running a session in Ballarat this June to help residents learn how to research their house...
June 19, 2023
Wonderlights ready to shine again
A BALLARAT winter classic is back with Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights lighting up this June. On for three weeks starting on Saturday 24 June, the...
June 18, 2023
Get hooked on the fine art of crochet
IN a world where many trades are being replaced by technology, House of Crochet in Buninyong is teaching a skill which cannot be mass...
June 18, 2023
Words of great composers to be given full voice
A PERFORMANCE of music spanning two centuries is coming to Ballarat, sung by the Melbourne Bach Choir. Entitled Serenity, the performance will include the Requiem...
June 17, 2023
Stone wall repair focus for master craftsman
THE Leigh and District Landcare Group is hosting dry stone wall expert David Long who will be sharing his skills of the craft. Russel Coad,...
June 17, 2023
Fungi fun time set in clay
LOCAL artist Rosie Grundall will be sharing the art of clay sculpting during an upcoming session at the Bannockburn Library. She will be showing participants...
June 16, 2023
Getting fit and having fun
A NEW fitness bootcamp is underway at Linton where the community get social and move towards fitness. Kate’s Bootcamp combines and range of cardio and...
June 13, 2023
Wind farm grants support students
SEVEN scholarships have been awarded to students studying renewable energy at Federation University’s Mount Helen campus. Provided by the Moorabool Wind Farm, operator Goldwind Australia...
June 12, 2023
Tech course a shot in the arm for healthcare
TWO Grampians Health staff members have been selected to take part in a program that’s seeking to help medicos improve their digital health practice. Run...
June 12, 2023
Group offers fun and friendship
A SOCIAL skills support group in Ballarat is seeking to provide a safe space for children and adults who are on the autism spectrum. Eb’s...
June 12, 2023
Grants aim to build resilience
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, or FRRR, is offering grants to Victorian communities affected by October’s floods or their aftermath. Grants of up...
June 11, 2023
Hall alive with the sound of music
A MUSICAL classic will be coming to Ballarat this June with the Lyric Theatre’s production of the Sound of Music. Final preparations are underway for...
June 9, 2023
New digger on the job
A NEW excavator has arrived in Golden Plains Shire to assist work clearing blocked drains. A municipal spokesperson said the Komatsu PC78 excavator will play...
June 9, 2023
Comp set to be a huge slam dunk
THE annual McDonalds Ballarat Junior Tournament is back this King’s Birthday long weekend and with thousands of young basketballers and their families descending on...
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