October 13, 2023
Town to ready for reunion
AN annual event celebrating Australia’s longest-surviving ghost town is set to return later this month. Held since the early 2000s, Back to Steiglitz will see...
October 9, 2023
Inglenook Dairy milks Melbourne awards
ONE of the region’s premier dairy producers has swept up accolades in this year’s Melbourne Royal Dairy Awards. Staff at Dunnstown’s Inglenook Dairy took home...
October 9, 2023
Photo award nomination celebrates shades of grey
A LAL Lal-based photographer has been acknowledged for her work with commendations in this year’s Mono Awards. All seven of photographer Kristina Kitchingman’s works she’d...
October 9, 2023
Medieval team take state wins
MEMBERS of Ballarat’s premier medieval combat team can add a few more trophies to the shelf following the Australian Medieval Combat Federation’s nationals tournament...
October 8, 2023
Turning the page on school history
A NEWLY launched digital flipbook is allowing everyone an insight into the history and evolution of one of Ballarat’s newer schools. Released last week, Ballarat...
October 7, 2023
Free tennis for Teesdale
MEMBERS at Teesdale Tennis Club are collaborating with Attack Tennis Academy and Hot Shots Tennis to deliver a free community event to get people...
October 6, 2023
Community callout for slower speeds
REDUCTIONS for some of the speed limits in the region’s arterial roads may be on the way following a request from Golden Plains Shire...
October 6, 2023
Local young phenom leads state team
LAST week, a rising athlete competed in Australia’s north, representing the region in a different sort of sport to the usual football or netball. Young...
October 6, 2023
Tennis club president up for state nod
A LONG-serving member of the southern region’s tennis community has been announced as a finalist in the Victorian Tennis Awards’ Volunteer Achievement category. Bannockburn Tennis...
October 6, 2023
Club launches summer season
MEMBERS of the Bannockburn Tennis Club opened their courts up to the community on Sunday with more than fifty people coming along. Club secretary Rachael...
October 6, 2023
Get fired up for spooky trivia
MEMBERS of the Maude Fire Brigade are looking to reconnect with the community with a Halloween themed trivia night next week. With a spooky season...
October 6, 2023
Firies keen to teach next generation
BRIGADES across Victoria have signed up to take part in the CFA’s Junior Volunteer Development Program, with firies from Smythesdale and surrounds now joining...
October 6, 2023
Local women’s team takes country week title
MEMBERS from three Ballarat District Golf associated clubs are on a high following their recent win in the Golf Australia 2023 Victorian Men’s and...
October 6, 2023
Sticks battle at national lacrosse tourney
THE Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility saw hundreds of interstate visitors this week with young lacrosse players taking part in one of Lacrosse Australia’s national...
October 3, 2023
Garden group to host handbook launch
AN interstate author will soon hold a local unveiling of her latest guide to all things permaculture in a book launch next month. Organised by...
October 3, 2023
Sebastian visit supports mental health cause
SINCE launching earlier this year, the founders behind the youth mental heal non-profit Hand in Hand are showing no signs of slowing down. Following recent...
October 2, 2023
Health orgs to talk statewide services
REPRESENTATIVES behind eleven community health organisations in Victoria will come together for their first showcase meeting at Creswick this week. Taking place on Thursday and...
September 30, 2023
Scholarship opens swimming lanes
MORE people are being encouraged to dive into competitive swimming thanks to a new scholarship program aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity. Ballarat Gold...
September 29, 2023
Meet Meredith’s new CFA captain
ONE of the region’s fire brigades has seen a change in leadership, with a new captain recently elected. Formerly a 2nd Lieutenant, Josh Medley took...
September 29, 2023
Organisers seek to build community event
WITH a myriad of roles to fill when managing any event, organisers behind a free community day in the region’s east are putting the...
September 29, 2023
Tigers take top netball spots
GEELONG and District Football and Netball League associated clubs throughout the region’s south had ample reason to celebrate earlier this month following the announcement...
September 29, 2023
Rising umpire receives golden accolade
THE Ballarat Football Umpires Association’s presentation and grand final appointments night earlier this month saw many officiators rewarded for their efforts this season. Rising umpire...
September 29, 2023
Club calls for coaches on court
MEMBERS of Special Olympics Ballarat Basketball are putting the callout for new coaches. With two people currently split between about 15 athletes, Special Olympics Ballarat...
September 26, 2023
Flick through spines for springtime sale
STAFF and volunteers at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute are welcoming the seasonal change next month with their upcoming spring book sale fundraiser. Taking place on...
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