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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...
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