June 28, 2023
Books to bound through clearance sale
ALTHOUGH normally run twice a year in March and November, Ballarat’s Biggest Book Fair is returning early as part of a one-day clearance sale...
June 26, 2023
Snapshots of school’s past sought
A MILESTONE birthday is on the horizon for Buninyong Primary School, and staff are calling on people to help make the occasion a memorable...
June 24, 2023
How to cut down on plastic use
WITH Plastic Free July on the horizon, next week’s offering in the Smart Living Ballarat free workshop series will be aimed at showing people...
June 24, 2023
Going to bat for club growth
MEMBERS of one of the region’s cricket clubs are looking to expand with a come and try session aimed at building their juniors and...
June 23, 2023
Digging deep on plant paradox
AN upcoming workshop will introduce the community to a prospective research project into the nature of acacia paradoxa, also known as kangaroo thorn or...
June 23, 2023
Journey around the world starts at library
WITH school holidays here, staff at Bannockburn Library are preparing to host activities aimed at keeping kids engaged over the break. Three events will be...
June 23, 2023
Overseas first for rising athlete
DESPITE recent top-spot successes in Queensland and Adelaide, triathlete Oscar Wootton is showing no signs of slowing down. Later this year, he’ll represent Australia as...
June 23, 2023
Pentathlete set for global stage
A BALLARAT Grammar student and rising sports star has been selected to represent Australia at two international championships following a recent national pentathlon win. After...
June 23, 2023
Race ready for sophomore year
ENTRIES have opened for a second annual drag racing event set to get engines starting later this year. Following its debut late last year, the...
June 22, 2023
Return concert to support young stars
A TRIBUTE to one of music’s most successful female acts is returning to the region next week with the aim of supporting the next...
June 21, 2023
Vocal crew ready for local debut
TRADES Hall’s stage is set to host fifteen full voices when the Spooky Men’s Chorale perform in Ballarat for the first time. Having formed more...
June 20, 2023
Baking students rise to the top
TWO budding bakers studying at Federation University have proven their talents after winning big at a national competition. Recently, second-year student Maylee Howard was crowned...
June 16, 2023
Concern over proposed rock crushing site
A ROCK crushing operation on vacant farmland in the south of the municipality could be in the works following a planning application to Golden...
June 16, 2023
Raising funds for jamboree fun
MEMBERS of the region’s southern scouts groups are calling out for funds to take part in an end-of-year jamboree in New Zealand. Part of the...
June 16, 2023
Rebels set for Vic Country rep duty
SEVEN Ballarat-based players from Greater Western Victoria Rebels have been selected to compete in interstate matches as part of the Vic Country Squad’s under...
June 14, 2023
Families asked to host exchange students
STAFF at the Australian Institute of International Understanding are calling on families throughout the region to serve as hosts for the return of the...
June 11, 2023
Artist’s work has a therapeutic purpose
THE red brick walls at Kilderkin Distillery’s cellar door have been lined with the abstract colours of nature as part of a new art...
June 11, 2023
From sea to stage for juniors show
WITH fake fins at the ready, the Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts’ junior musical theatre students are preparing to bring a familiar...
June 10, 2023
Rosellas to host wildlife show
THE Lethbridge Recreation Reserve will soon be the site for a different kind of entertainment with wildlife attractions returning later this month. Reptiles, mammals, and...
June 10, 2023
Doors to open for local brigade
MEMBERS of one of the region’s CFA brigades will be opening their fire station door to the public as part of their first open...
June 10, 2023
Push to keep horses linked
STAFF at Agriculture Victoria are encouraging horse owners throughout the state to register their animals for a property identification code, or PIC. Registration is aimed...
June 9, 2023
League claims finals win
MEMBERS of the Ballarat Football Netball League are preparing to take to the court for Netball Victoria’s Association Championship final following top performances during...
June 9, 2023
School holiday fun planned
WITH the colder climate here, staff at Golden Plains Shire are encouraging young people to take part in a range of events to do...
June 9, 2023
Rebels Forward named to exhibition rep team
A GREATER Western Victoria Rebels player is set to take the field at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium as part of a one-off match against members...
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