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September 17, 2020
Community Alliance officially launches
AN association of community organisations advocating for a better city have officially launched the Ballarat Community Alliance. The organisation has been formed over the past...
September 17, 2020
Buninyong’s call out for young poets
IN response to this year’s second lockdown, school aged children in and around the area are encouraged to create a piece of work for...
September 16, 2020
Backyard bees are sweet as!
BEE lovers Amanda Collins and Scott Denno of Backyard Beekeeping Ballarat are hosting online sessions with tips and tricks for novice beekeepers. For new owners...
September 15, 2020
Help at hand for the isolated
SUPPORT is readily available for residents experiencing loneliness or social disconnection thanks to the Golden Plains Shire’s collaboration with the Victorian Government and the...
September 14, 2020
Backyard festival tribute
TO commemorate the first time in twenty-nine years that Meredith’s annual music and arts festival won’t be going ahead, music lovers are taking celebrations...
September 13, 2020
When will our pools and playgrounds open?
WHILE the City of Ballarat are aiming to progressively begin opening playgrounds from early next week, the reopening of outdoor public pools is still...
September 13, 2020
DJ’s stream dance parties during lockdown
WELL versed performers, Julie McClaren and Darren Newby of Sweat Dreams DJ’s recognised an opportunity and began live streaming their performances during lockdown. Usually found...
September 12, 2020
Ventilator project makes use of Ballarat’s resources
WHILE many of us spent the first COVID-19 lockdown playing board games and cooking sourdough, one Ballarat innovator spent his time re-designing ventilators. Director of...
September 12, 2020
Online school for photography learners
PROFESSIONAL and passionate photographer Aldona Kmieć recently founded an online school with the aim of empowering people to take better photos while in lockdown. Saturday...
September 12, 2020
Ballarat’s own winery
HAVING relocated from Beaufort in January this year, Michael Unwin’s new vineyard sits proudly atop the Windermere countryside ten minutes from Ballarat. An innovator in...
September 11, 2020
Good karma coffee beating the grind
FEELING the love after handing out free coffees in Black Hill during lockdown, Martin Anderson is onto his next charitable project. Teaming up with Ragazzone,...
September 11, 2020
Ballarat awards are now open
KNOW someone outstanding? Ballarat’s own awards for recognising exceptional achievements from within the community have opened for applications and now is the time to nominate...
September 11, 2020
Amy Johnson gears up for another run
EIGHT years since she was first elected as a councillor, Amy Johnson is running once again with the hopes of securing a North Ward...
September 10, 2020
Get excited for a Big Night In
WITH some light at the end of the COVID-19 lockdown tunnel, Commerce Ballarat are hosting online event celebrating the city’s entertainment and food culture...
September 10, 2020
Using their noggins: mullets for mental health
WITH limited access to hairstylists and an abundance of downtime throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, many opted to try a new hairstyle from home. Ballarat friends...
September 10, 2020
More youth apprentice positions
AN employment agency is gearing up to offer an increase in paid work experience positions for Victorians following a newly announced Victorian Apprenticeship...
September 10, 2020
Pasta challenge cleans up for business
DESPITE the restrictions placed on cafés and restaurants, Commerce Ballarat’s first Plate Up activation, the Pasta Challenge, proved to be a success. The event ran...
September 10, 2020
Empowering others to get their skates on
NOTICING the influx of people taking up roller skating throughout lockdown, a group of young Ballarat skaters decided to create an online space dedicated...
September 9, 2020
Racecourse on mark for new manager
AFTER more than six years as manager at the Ballarat Turf Club, Dylan O’Neill is handing over the reins to the current assistant track...
September 7, 2020
What character is your neighbourhood?
LOVE your neighbourhood? Here’s your chance to have your say on what’s great and up for improvement in your area. The City of Ballarat are...
September 6, 2020
Artist finds success in Aboriginal toys
BANNOCKBURN artist and teacher duo, Shu and Casey Brown create Aboriginal inspired early educational resources for childcare centres and homes all around the country. With...
September 6, 2020
Why is Geoff Howard having another crack?
POLITICAL veteran, Geoff Howard is once again running for the City of Ballarat council in October’s elections.
A Labor party member and once the representative
September 5, 2020
River project calls for funding
A VISION for the future of the Yarrowee River and its tributaries has been adopted by the City of Ballarat and is now pursuing...
September 5, 2020
North’s café scene continues to thrive
DENSE residential areas like Ballarat North are adding to their appeal and fostering an influx of prosperous café and dining businesses. With a variety of...
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