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November 6, 2020
Wetlands get green grant
WITH the aim of protecting the school’s wetland area, the Ross Creek campus of Woady Yaloack Primary School begun maintenance works following a grant...
November 5, 2020
Businesses look forward with hope
AFTER a challenging start to the year, Ballarat’s business community is finally beginning to splutter back to life just in time for the summer...
November 5, 2020
Senior celebrations kick it up a notch
AS part of Victoria’s annual Seniors Festival, the region’s older residents will have the opportunity to celebrate during November with a series of online...
November 4, 2020
Preparing for the Next Gen of artists
WIDELY celebrated and loved, the annual Next Gen exhibition is set to showcase the best creative work from students across the region. Coordinators are calling...
October 31, 2020
Retailing to last a lifetime
PROMOTING considerate consumption is the central focus of Doveton Street North’s new specialty clothing boutique, The Outpost. After seeing an opening for high-quality clothing offerings...
October 30, 2020
Well bread passion for loaf growth
AFTER wood firing pizzas at The Forge for years, baker Josh Chapman decided to partner with owners Tim and Chris Matthews on a new,...
October 30, 2020
Virtual concerts set for mystery locations
IN a bid to support the region's struggling arts and events industries, the City of Ballarat has sought to reimagine a way to best...
October 29, 2020
Commerce’s sporty spring celebration
AS the spring sporting season comes to a head, Commerce Ballarat are delivering Plate Up’s latest initiative - The Big Sporting Spectacular. Running between last...
October 29, 2020
Still tourism gold in the Hill
AFTER months of dealing with the challenges of a global pandemic, Ballarat attraction Sovereign Hill, is set to reopen on the last day of...
October 29, 2020
Lessons in Eureka for schoolkids
A SERIES of online programs were delivered to local primary schools as part of the Ballarat Art Gallery and the Eureka Centre’s collaboration to...
October 29, 2020
More than Christmas cheer
VOLUNTEERS at the Ballarat Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop have been busy transforming St John's Church Hall into a gift store for their annual...
October 29, 2020
Lively celebrations for the dead
FOR the second year running The Gatehouse is set to host a Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, event at a...
October 29, 2020
Research highlighted during awareness month
TO mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute is shining a light its research and commending the patient samples that...
October 28, 2020
Libraries turn new chapter
WITH restrictions easing all around the state, the City of Ballarat have moved to safely re-open its library services for residents to use and...
October 27, 2020
On a roll with love and a cup of coffee
THE basis of Kombi for a Cause is simple, provide hot drinks to those in need. After purchasing the distinctive blue van 12 months ago,...
October 26, 2020
Baking beyond bricks and mortar
ONCE a neighbourhood café, Vegas and Rose has established itself as the city’s online choice for occasional sweet treats and catering. Having worked in hospitality...
October 26, 2020
Crocheting her way to happiness
ONE stitch at a time, owner of Blossom Blankets Emma-Lee Winters has been crocheting her way through the pandemic. A knitter since the age of...
October 26, 2020
Part of the food security solution
ACCORDING to Ellen Burns, founder of The Hidden Orchard, a quarter of Ballarat residents have had to access food relief this year. With this in...
October 25, 2020
Concept to completion: Designers fashion local textiles
ALTHOUGH creating quality textiles is the company’s forte, Ballarat’s Interknit also works to support young and emerging fashion students to execute their designs. While it...
October 24, 2020
Sounds delicious – Eat Drink West
Main Bar’s great food and drink is paired with live entertainment A LITTLE piece of history is hidden in every crack and crevice of the...
October 24, 2020
Drumming group back in the rhythm
LOVERS of music, the seasoned team at CocoSounds are committed to delivering high quality lessons and empowering their students to find joy in music...
October 23, 2020
The toastie of the town
A GREAT toasted sandwich may be the signature of former Masterchef contestant and passionate culinary creator Tim Bone, but he’s much more than that. Having...
October 22, 2020
Stop, drop and prepare
SPARKING conversations is important in the spirit of Fire Action Week as local firefighters urge the public to prepare their fire safe plans as...
October 22, 2020
Clear minds at Mount Clear
MID-October was Mental Health Week and as part of the event the State Government announced schools across the region will now have access to...
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