April 4, 2023
Rare newspapers on show
AN EXHIBITION uncovering Ballarat’s old newspapers is now open at the Eureka Centre. Collection: Newspapers from Ballarat’s Past presents a wide range of old papers...
April 3, 2023
Mystical creatures coming to the castle
A TASTE of magic is coming to Kryal Castle this April. The annual Unicorn Festival is on from Friday, 7 April until Saturday, 22 April. This...
April 2, 2023
Awards to help out rural achievers
APPLICATIONS are now open for awards designed to promote agriculture. The Ballarat Rural Achiever Awards are looking for nominations and there’s prize money on offer...
April 1, 2023
Yoga with your baby more than child’s pose
A HADDON mum is seeking to help parents get moving with their children. Alana Rushton is a yoga instructor who is running parents and babies’...
April 1, 2023
Volunteer groups sought for expo
A FREE expo on all things donating your time is coming to Barkly Square. The Ballarat Volunteer Expo is an event where volunteer groups can...
March 31, 2023
Get wild this Good Friday!
ANIMALS will be on the agenda for visitors to next week’s Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal event. Wildlife Xposure, a specialist in interactive animal presentations, will...
March 31, 2023
Plans revealed for bike park
COMMUNITY members are being asked to have their say on plans for a proposed bike park in Bannockburn. A concept has been designed by staff...
March 31, 2023
Scarsdale road open again
A SCARSDALE floodway has reopened following extensive upgrades. The Tannery Road floodway is now open to traffic and has been updated to allow double the...
March 28, 2023
Health workers get ready to ride
A TEAM of Grampians Health workers are preparing to cycle more than five hundred kilometres this April to raise money for the local medical...
March 28, 2023
Expert advice on setting up business
HELP is being provided for those hoping to set up microbusiness or small to medium enterprise in Ballarat with Runway and Ballarat Group Training...
March 28, 2023
Excellence awards open for applications
NOMINATIONS are now open for awards celebrating business excellence in Ballarat. The Federation University Commerce Ballarat business excellence awards aim to showcase local businesses and...
March 25, 2023
Lower regional PT fairs launching
A REGIONAL fare cap for public transport is beginning next Friday with Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, visiting Southern...
March 24, 2023
Jobs push ahead of Comm Games
THE State government has launched what’s being called a “jobs pipeline” to kickstart preparation for the Commonwealth Games which is less than three years...
March 24, 2023
Shave supports cancer cause
THREE much-loved community members shaved their beards for a cause last weekend. Mick Ellis along with Simon Bradley and Graham Turnbull shaved off their beards...
March 22, 2023
Mentorship a chance to help change lives
BIG Brothers Big Sisters Ballarat are looking for trusted adults to provide support for local children. Their goal is to have 30 mentors this year...
March 21, 2023
Partners team up for food relief program
AS the cost of living squeeze continues, two community groups have teamed up to provide fresh food hampers to local people. Part of a program...
March 21, 2023
Partners sought for SpringFest
TWO local organisations are being sought to become community partners of SpringFest. Community groups need to be willing to be involved in regular meetings, provide...
March 17, 2023
Inverleigh set for a great Friday!
A LOCAL Good Friday Appeal event is returning this Easter for the first time since before the pandemic. With the aim of supporting the Royal...
March 17, 2023
Future planned for eastern localities
A NEW community plan is in the works for Maude, She Oaks and Steiglitz areas, and locals are being invited to have their say. As...
March 17, 2023
New umpires sought for new season
WITH the footy season getting underway in just a few weeks, the Ballarat Football Umpires Association are seeking new custodians of the game to...
March 15, 2023
Show a chance to get your craft on
GET hands on with leading crafters this March as Craft Alive will be back in Ballarat over three days offering a change for makers...
March 15, 2023
Two major events revealed at gallery
IT was a big week for the Art Gallery of Ballarat recently with the announcement of the major winter exhibition, and the opening of...
March 11, 2023
Building on children’s skills
A MEGA Lego experience is aiming to inspire children to get hands on at the Bannockburn library. Every Wednesday kids aged five and up gather...
March 9, 2023
Huge bookfair has got your covered
THE biggest bookfair in town will be back next weekend. Held twice a year at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, the event is known as biggest...
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