August 31, 2023
Creative showcase at lifestyle estate
THE clubroom of a lifestyle estate in Ballarat’s west is being transformed into an exhibition space from tomorrow until the end of the weekend. Nearly...
August 30, 2023
Nurses set to see skills supported
THREE Grampians Health nurses will soon see a boost to their careers as recipients of the Albert Coates Memorial Trust Scholarship. The health service’s newborn...
August 29, 2023
Short films highlight ability
A LIFELONG creative’s first foray into filmmaking has seen his debuting works entered into this year’s Nova Employment’s International Focus On Ability Short Film...
August 28, 2023
School to celebrate 150 years of history
NEXT week will be a big one for staff, students, parents, and supporters of Buninyong Primary School with major anniversary celebrations set for the...
August 28, 2023
Concert collab to premiere pieces
CLASSICAL compositions both new and old will be celebrated as part a concert hosted by members of a growing grassroots organisation. Set to be held...
August 27, 2023
Photos seek to capture permanence
A LOCAL photographer is realising an artistic goal nearly a decade after picking up a camera. Following his attendance of a Ballarat International Foto Biennale...
August 25, 2023
Community calls for safer road
FOLLOWING the revamp of Meredith Skatepark and rec reserve amenities in July, members of the community have expressed concerns regarding road safety for the...
August 25, 2023
Club keen to keep women’s teams
WITH their senior women’s side established two years ago, members of the Lethbridge Cricket Club are looking to maintain the teams with a come...
August 25, 2023
Artists’ aim to create interest
TWO visual creatives based in the region’s south are teaming up to present a shared course for budding artists. Running weekly from Thursday 31 August...
August 25, 2023
More musicians to rock Meredith
WITH impending electronic icons Kraftwerk announced in July as the leading act in this year’s Meredith Music Festival, the remainder of the bill has...
August 25, 2023
Guiding group formed for young players
MEMBERS of one of the region’s cricket clubs are looking to get ahead this coming season with the establishment of a new juniors committee. Announced...
August 25, 2023
Club kick for girls’ soccer comp
WITH young female soccer players set to test their skills in the second annual Western United Cup, members of the Buninyong Soccer Club are...
August 24, 2023
Choir to capture songs of the past
A LOCAL choir is aiming to transport listeners backwards in time into a golden age of English choral music with a selection of iconic...
August 22, 2023
Fed Uni project aims to bolster multiculturalism
FOLLOWING a launch in March, a new project is set to be developed by Federation University Australia’s National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice. Called...
August 22, 2023
Comp to call on short story scribes
BALLARAT Writers’ biennial short story competition is set to return with entries now open. Participants will have until Sunday 1 October to craft their short...
August 21, 2023
Health org to highlight overdose day
STAFF at Ballarat Community Health are aiming to break down the stigma behind opioid usage as part of this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day. To...
August 19, 2023
Woady Warriors seek lucky 13s squad
WITH the winter season nearing its end, members of the Woady Yaloak Football Netball Club are looking to establish their junior netball sides in...
August 19, 2023
Nesting workshop about helping wildlife
MEMBERS of the Batesford, Fyansford and Stonehaven Landcare Group are aiming to bring everyone together to help the region’s fauna with a nesting box...
August 18, 2023
Road grading timeline open for all
THE schedule for Golden Plains Shire’s annual gravel road grading program has been made public on the municipality’s online events calendar. The online accessibility will...
August 18, 2023
Fresh features for business book
BANNOCKBURN and District Chamber of Commerce’s third annual directory is now available following its release late last month. With about 80 businesses featured, the organisation’s...
August 18, 2023
Grants on offer to boost groups
APPLICATIONS for the second round of Golden Plains Shire’s Community Strengthening Grant program for 2023 are set to open next month and organisations are...
August 18, 2023
Triathlete more than flies the flag
A YOUNG Ballarat triathlete has returned home after undertaking his first overseas competition. Touching back down in Australia earlier this week, Oscar Wootton spent about...
August 18, 2023
Program a score for sporting mental health
SPORTS Central’s latest Tackle Your Feelings initiative is set to be seen out with football and netball matches between the Learmonth Lakies and Waubra...
August 16, 2023
Kites to take flight for tenth time
THE sky above Dean will soon be beset by all things flag when an annual event returns for its tenth-year next month. The Dean Kite...
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