January 13, 2024
Club raises the bat for 150 knock
AN upcoming match between Shelford and Corio Bay will precede an evening of celebrations for the local club. Taking place on Saturday 3 February, Bullants...
January 13, 2024
On the trail for local talent
A FIXTURE of Golden Plains Shire’s creative scene is set to return later this year. The Golden Plains Arts Trail, run each year by members...
January 12, 2024
Brigade to fire up Australia Day breakfast
AN annual event will return to the region later this month with members of the Linton Fire Brigade set to put on their traditional...
January 12, 2024
Shire set to get wireless boost
THE region’s internet capabilities are being expanded with works at Meredith, Teesdale, and Lethbridge to upgrade the area’s fixed wireless network. With the aim of...
January 7, 2024
Poet puts in year’s worth of work
A LOCAL poet has seen 2023 out by beating a personal challenge for the second time, writing one or more poems for every day...
January 6, 2024
New show for art group offshoot
MEMBERS of an all-female offshoot of the Ballarat Society of Artists are seeing their works on display for the first time as a collective. The...
December 30, 2023
BCMA play sews seed for victory
ONE of Ballarat’s top musical theatre companies was celebrated recently with a Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Award. The Ballarat Centre of Music and the...
December 29, 2023
New sport to try at the Y
WITH their first sessions held earlier this month, staff at YMCA Bannockburn are introducing a growing court-based racquet sport to the region. Pickleball sessions are...
December 29, 2023
Lending firm nets state nominations
THE team behind a Ballarat-based lending firm are being recognised with two state nominations in the 2024 Better Business Awards. Sovereign Lending staff are in...
December 29, 2023
Change needed for all abilities access
MEMBERS of Ballarat’s disabled community as well as their carers have expressed concerns at the lack of suitable changerooms for the city’s main swimming...
December 24, 2023
Water storages in good shape
THE findings of utility provider Central Highlands Water’s annual water outlook report have been released. The document gauges the provider’s current water storage level as...
December 24, 2023
Group holds annual art show
ABOUT forty artworks are on display at the Mercure Ballarat showcasing the output of members of the Tress Street Art Colony group. Ten exhibitors are...
December 22, 2023
Federal cash to bring connectivity
BROADBAND coverage and mobile connectivity at Rokewood is set to see a boost following funding from the Federal Government. The town will be one of...
December 22, 2023
How the holidays will affect services
WITH Christmas and New Year’s holidays a time of respite for many, services and organisations in the region will be closed or have reduced...
December 22, 2023
Holiday soccer sessions set to return
OVER the past several school holiday breaks, Buninyong’s De Soza Park has become a home to budding young soccer players who are looking to...
December 21, 2023
Haircutting campaign for mentors’ cause
THOUGH Christmas has come and gone, a fundraising program aimed at fostering connectiveness for young people is set to become a fixture for a...
December 19, 2023
Leading teacher takes touchstone award
A LONG-time teacher at St Patrick’s College has been recognised with an Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter Leadership Award for Gospel Spirituality. The school’s year...
December 16, 2023
Students set to see seeds of crops grown
BUNINYONG Primary School grade 3 and 4 pupils will soon harvest their final crop for 2023 following a yearlong program aimed at getting them...
December 15, 2023
CFA to draw Santa’s sleigh
WITH Christmas almost here, Lethbridge is set to greet a special visitor this evening with the big red man to take a ride on...
December 15, 2023
Market to bring Christmas connection
AN end of year market fixture is set to return to the region’s south next week. This Tuesday evening will see Teesdale’s Turtle Bend Reserve...
December 15, 2023
Sonic sounds brought to Meredith grounds
OVERCAST skies and muddy terrain did nothing to deter thousands of fans at Meredith Music Festival last weekend. For its 31st year, the event drew...
December 15, 2023
Planning group calls for event input
ORGANISERS behind a community event held last month are calling out for feedback to help steer the direction of the gathering next year. The event,...
December 15, 2023
Support sought for regional businesses
MEMBERS of the Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance are calling on the State Government to support struggling businesses in rural communities. With factors like State Government...
December 15, 2023
School athletes take top comp wins
RISING Ballarat athletes took to the track at Perth’s WA Athletics Stadium over the weekend to bring home more than half a dozen medal...
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