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December 12, 2020

Business success against all odds

ALTHOUGH this year’s pandemic brought widespread job loss, industry collapses and a national recession, there were also some silver lining stories of triumph. Ballarat based...

December 11, 2020

Upgrades set for high school gym

WOODMANS Hill Secondary College will receive a significant grant to update its indoor recreation area as part of funding announced during the State budget. Member...

December 10, 2020

Breaking in Haddon’s new ground

AFTER two years of planning, campaigning and construction, the Haddon Recreation Centre Floor project is finally complete and ready for use. Although the project completed...

December 10, 2020

Appeal in gifting it forward

THIS Christmas Officeworks Ballarat staff have joined in the 3BA Christmas Appeal sprit by donating a range of toys and stationary items to annual...

December 9, 2020

Give a beautiful gift

HAVING owned and operated Touché for thirteen years, Nicole van Berke knows a thing or two about hair and beauty. “We offer all beauty services...

December 3, 2020

More than a little off the sides

WITH the aim of raising some men’s health awareness and cancer research funds, one young boy from Inverleigh decided to shave his long locks...

December 3, 2020

Food and music at Turtle Bend

WEDDING and events company, Elder Events Group, is preparing to open a licensed pop-up restaurant at Teesdale’s Turtle Bend Reserve over the summer. The bar...

November 28, 2020

Gin worth travelling for – Eat Drink West

Mrs Baker’s Still House creates liquor for all seasons FAMILY owned and operated small batch distillery, Mrs Baker’s Still House, based in the heart of...

November 28, 2020

Financial aid for food relief

AS Uniting Ballarat prepares to relocate their Breezeway Meals Program to a new site, the Ballarat Commandery of the Order of St. John of...

November 28, 2020

Nuts about healthy spreads

FUELLED by her passion for health promotion and whole foods, Christine Alexander has taken to making and selling her homemade peanut butter. After closing the...

November 27, 2020

Zonta awards young leader

FOUNDED on the empowerment of women all around the world, Zonta Clubs continue to support budding female leaders and offer support to long-standing members...

November 27, 2020

Police Lane’s new coat of paint

A NEW mural by artist Briony Galligan titled Open Every Door has debuted in Alfred Deakin Place. After almost a week of installation, Galligan said...

November 27, 2020

Growing their futures

AFTER ten months of foundational skills training, The Gordon’s Certificate II Landscaping students graduated from the program and are excited by their future employment...

November 27, 2020

Stories of Ballarat’s original nurses

IN remembering one hundred years of in-house training, the Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League is releasing a book to publicise some of the...

November 26, 2020

Sovereign Hill strikes gold with new SBS show

AFTER a challenging year at the park, Sovereign Hill have not only opened its doors back up to visitors, but is also currently hosting...

November 24, 2020

Bridging accessibility through the Shire

A PAIR of bridges in Golden Plains Shire are getting a much-needed upgrades thanks to a recent funding announcement from the Federal Government. In late...

November 23, 2020

Mallee story goes big

HAVING already sold all the initial copies, Ballarat publisher Ten Bag Press have gone back to the printers with its popular title The Mallee...

November 22, 2020

Throwing a party for sustainability

HAVING offered photography services for years, Evolution Photography and Events have shifted its focus towards supplying eco-friendly party hire packages for those that want...

November 21, 2020

Getting fire safe for summer

PREPARING for fire season can encompass a variety of tasks and mean something different for every property owner. However, whether it’s a thousand acres or...

November 21, 2020

Future proofing the Gallery

WHILE closed to the public, Art Gallery of Ballarat staff have begun working on an extensive project which will eventually see them digitise the...

November 20, 2020

First COVID-safe festival announced

KICKING off the incoming music and arts season with a bang, the SummerSalt Festival is set to go ahead early next year. Located in Lake...

November 20, 2020

Multicultural class is in session

WITH the aim of providing educational support to children from diverse backgrounds, the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Centre’s diversity homework club offers a range of...

November 20, 2020

Tipping a glass for the Shorter Brothers

THANKS to Jack’s Wine’s current fundraising initiative, you can enjoy some great local wine while contributing to a worthy cause. For the month of November,...

November 19, 2020

New home for national photography centre

BALLARAT is set to house the National Centre for Photography thanks to a recent Victorian Government budget announcement. The $6.7 million investment will see the...