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October 22, 2020
Is Cardigan the forgotten village?
WITH concerns regarding the safety of the gutters, footpaths and recreation sites in the residential area at Cardigan Village, residents fear that their needs...
October 22, 2020
Gallery shop is back open
ALTHOUGH the gallery itself remains closed, as of last Friday the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s shop will re-open to the public. With slightly altered opening...
October 22, 2020
Delacombe Primary gym gets green light
INITIAL works on a new competition-grade gymnasium at Delacombe Primary School are underway. Principal Scott Phillips said both the school and the wider community was...
October 22, 2020
Push to calm the city’s main drag
FOR many business owners, customers and residents of central Ballarat, revving cars and loud motorcycle sounds have become a part of the environment. However, a...
October 21, 2020
How to manage a business and your own stress
WHAT better time than now for some free business advice? Delivered through the Federation Business School Connect Evolve Recover program, Commerce Ballarat are offering an...
October 18, 2020
Ballarat’s rich Baha’i history
THIS year, the Ballarat Baha’i community celebrated a century since the faith reached Australian shores by remembering its rich history in the region with...
October 18, 2020
Meet the makers
A SPACE dedicated to creative production, Camp Street’s The Lost Ones Makers Studio is once again welcoming people through to watch producers work and...
October 17, 2020
The creatives cultivating crucial collaborations
WITH the aim increasing community engagement in theatre, a group of young creatives have formed Ladder Frame Theatre, a collective passionate about empowering young...
October 17, 2020
Running for happy heart health
TEAMS from all around the country are taking part in the Heart Foundation’s MyMarathon challenge, aiming to complete a marathon during October. As part of...
October 16, 2020
Give it up for the vulnerable
FOR the first year, Berry Street have launched an online fundraising campaign, known is Ban it for Berry Street, to get the community...
October 16, 2020
Central laneway’s green secret
TUCKED away down a bluestone lane just off Sturt Street, you can step into Ballarat’s newest indoor plant store, filled to the brim with...
October 16, 2020
Counting down the days in a helpful way
FOR the fifth year, fifteen-year-old Buninyong teen Jake Sbardella is set to sell his Happiness Advent Calendars to raise money for local charities providing...
October 15, 2020
Nail done for good cause
BALLARAT Miners youth head co-coach Ryan McKew is painting his nails, initiating important conversations and raising funds through the Polished Man campaign. Taking on the...
October 15, 2020
Solar savings for organisations doing good
THANKS to the latest round of the State Government’s renewable energy grants, two Ballarat community organisations will soon be reaping the rewards of solar...
October 15, 2020
Orange Door opens to support
THOSE impacted by family violence will now find it easier to access the support they need with the recent opening of the Victorian Government’s...
October 15, 2020
Commerce gets funding boost
THANKS to a Victorian Government’s grant, Commerce Ballarat and the city’s business community will experience a significant funding boost to help get back on...
October 15, 2020
Wendouree bowls needs more rollers
CENTRAL Wendouree Bowls committee are calling out for more players to join their club this coming season. Bowls Committee president Laurie Wadeson said they are...
October 14, 2020
Fridays are for free coffee
TWO Ballarat businesses are teaming up to give back to the community and provide free coffees every Friday in October. Amba Walker from not-for-profit disability...
October 13, 2020
Sturt Street’s novel cafe
HAVING only just opened in August, Sturt Street’s Food Literature Café & Catering has already begun establishing itself as a café for good. Owner Peter...
October 11, 2020
A clear 2040 Vision for the Shire
AWAITING the appointment of the new council, the Golden Plains Shire 2040 Community Vision is ready for adoption after months of consultation and fine...
October 11, 2020
Online choir sings to community’s soul
SET up as a way to continue singing as a group during COVID lockdown, the second Virtual Soul Choir performance, commissioned by the Baha’i...
October 10, 2020
Big idea churns into Il Piccolo – Eat Drink West
MOST people wouldn’t think to open a gelato shop in Ballarat, but Anthony Ransome did just that and has a successful business to show...
October 10, 2020
Colouring canvases for mental health
ALTHOUGH the COVID pandemic has been devastating to many, for one Ballarat-based school counsellor, lockdown brought out her inner artist. While on school break, completing...
October 9, 2020
Which markets are open this Spring?
As the weather starts to warm up and the Ballarat snow storms fades into our memories, many of the region’s farmers’ markets people know...
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