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November 19, 2020
Kirby takes place as Golden Plains Shire mayor
COUNCILLOR Helena Kirby has been elected as mayor of Golden Plains Shire unopposed. The move came at a special meeting of council on Tuesday night. “I...
November 19, 2020
Creative brains workshop survival memorial design
AFTER its inception in 2019, The Continuous Voices Arts Project is one step closer to designing a memorial to commemorate the suffering and survival...
November 19, 2020
New mayor prepares for new year ahead
AS the dust on Ballarat’s new council began to settle, last week, the Ballarat Town Hall saw the city take its next step and...
November 19, 2020
Toying with the gift of giving
ALTHOUGH 3BA are doing its Christmas Appeal a little differently this year, one part of the charitable initiative is continuing as usual. Ballarat Toyworld’s annual...
November 19, 2020
Renewed partnerships, coaches and hope for the game
AS community sport creeps further towards reigniting, Basketball Ballarat have announced the reappointment of the Miners Youth head coaches and an exciting new naming...
November 17, 2020
Big gin sling to heal lockdown pain
IF tasting specialty and locally made gins while being a part of a record-breaking event from all around the country is your thing, this...
November 14, 2020
Living the Highlander life – Eat Drink West
WHILE the corner of Doveton and Mair Streets may be an iconic pub destination, the new owners of the building are hoping to bring...
November 14, 2020
Swim schools aim to keep heads above the water
AS we enter summer, vital swimming lessons missed during this year have some professionals worried. Swimming coach and swim school owner Mark Stahl said COVID...
November 13, 2020
Leadership project wraps up
DEVELOPING the skills of the region’s emerging leaders was the aim of the Leadership Ballarat and Western Region experience, an initiative of the Committee...
November 13, 2020
Great to be back in Ballarat
NOW that restrictions have begun to ease and the so called “Ring of Steel” has fallen, visitors from metropolitan Melbourne are being warmly welcomed...
November 13, 2020
Ballarat ranked high for liveability
AS part of the recently launched Regional Activators Alliance, the City of Ballarat has taken the crown as one of Australia’s most liveable cities. Regional...
November 12, 2020
More shade for students
AS part of the Victorian Government’s initiative to install sunshades in regional schools and outdoor spaces, Buninyong Primary School pupils are set to have...
November 12, 2020
All incumbent council for Pyrenees Shire
WHILE only two wards faced elections, the Pyrenees Shire Council recently welcomed five past councillors back into the office. Elections were held in both the...
November 12, 2020
Major sponsors recommits to Miners
IN a positive step forward for elite Basketball in Ballarat, major partner Hotondo Homes have extended their support of the Miners and will continue...
November 12, 2020
Faulty airbags still at large
ACCORDING to new research from the ACCC, hundreds of Ballarat residents are continuing to drive cars with faulty Takata airbags installed. The figures show while...
November 12, 2020
Holiday Appeal underway
THINGS are looking a little bit different this year for 3BA’s annual Christmas Appeal. In its 41st year of operation, for the first time ever,...
November 12, 2020
Funding for veterans and their families
IN the spirit of Remembrance Day, the Victorian Government proved its commitment to supporting veterans and their families with the announcement of a new...
November 12, 2020
Junior basketball welcomes new coaches
AHEAD of the 2021 Victorian Junior Basketball League season, Thrifty’s Ballarat Miners and Rush Juniors have been appointed their new head coaches. The director of...
November 11, 2020
Celebrate NAIDOC on the Plains
FROM 8 to 15 November, residents can join the Golden Plains Shire in celebrating NAIDOC Week in a variety of ways. Traditionally, the National Aborigines...
November 10, 2020
Flying culture with pride
AT all four campuses, Woady Yaloak Primary School proudly flies the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags alongside the Australian standard. Principal Corey Pohlner said...
November 9, 2020
Kitchen classes provide access for everyone
LOCATED within the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre, volunteer fuelled Our Kitchen Social Enterprise is promoting learning while producing high-quality meals. The effort is based around hospitality...
November 7, 2020
The hills run red – Eat Drink West
CLOCKING over twenty years of practice, during that time winery owners Tom and Sarah Guthrie have seen the Great Western region bear the fruit...
November 7, 2020
Fresh beats a pop, hip hop blend
HOMEGROWN musical talent, Lachnes, or Lachlan Reeves, was busy over lockdown and has just released his latest single. The track is titled In a Mood...
November 7, 2020
Promoting good health in all its forms
OVERLOOKING Lake Wendouree there’s a new exercise studio helping residents of all ages reach their physical potentials. Founded by Lisa Dumayne, Upmotion Pilates has a...
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