May 2, 2023
Finding funds for mental health
PEOPLE from three local businesses are working together to bring a children’s mental health program to Ballarat schools under the Hand in Hand program. Building...
May 1, 2023
Recycled clothing market expands
A USED and pre-loved clothing market established early last year has relocated to a larger space. Having previously been run out of St James’ Parish...
April 30, 2023
First show for cardboard creative
AFTER decades working in more conventional areas of visual and performing arts, a local artist is shifting his focus towards an everyday item. Patrick Duffy...
April 29, 2023
Walker widens fundraising footprint
AFTER racking up 500 kilometres throughout Ballarat during September, local walker Alan Thorpe has been stepping out of his comfort zone again this month...
April 28, 2023
Bugle salutes at Anzac Day service
HUNDREDS marched down Inverleigh’s High Street to take part in the town’s annual Anzac Day service on Tuesday morning. Held at the Inverleigh War Memorial,...
April 28, 2023
History recalled at Haddon service
BRASS band music filled the air at Haddon Memorial Park as more than a hundred people gathered for the town’s Anzac Day service. The ceremony...
April 28, 2023
Clean-up call to preserve reserve
EVERYONE is invited to take part in a clean-up day this weekend as part of an annual initiative led by one of the region’s...
April 28, 2023
Huge goal kicked for female footy
THE first-ever senior women’s team for one of the region’s football and netball clubs took to the grounds over the weekend in their debut...
April 24, 2023
Water money for Indigenous youth
CENTRAL Highlands Water staff have donated to one of the region’s Indigenous support services with proceeds from the recent Begonia Festival. The cash was raised...
April 23, 2023
Marking the trail for art event’s revival
THE first weekend of May will see the Golden Plains region transformed into a visual arts haven with dozens of exhibitions taking place at...
April 23, 2023
Games day provides social safe space
STAFF at one of Ballarat’s pop culture, card, and tabletop gaming outlets invited new faces to come in last week with the aim of...
April 22, 2023
Firie fundraiser readies return
THE major fundraising event for one of the region’s CFA brigades is set to return next month after a four-year hiatus. Members of the Maude...
April 22, 2023
Singer-songwriter’s solo celebration
ONE of Australia’s blues and rock icons is set to return to Ballarat with a mix of old classics and recent material. Mark Lizotte, performing...
April 22, 2023
Women invited for golf club clinic
POTENTIAL golfers are being encouraged to try their hand at a swing on the green as part of a free women’s golf clinic organised...
April 21, 2023
Statue celebrating Linton war doctor unveiled
A SCULPTURE commemorating a historic female figure born and bred in the region was unveiled on Tuesday morning as part of a ceremony which...
April 18, 2023
Workshop about putting past to page
AN upcoming event organised by members of the Ballarat Writers group is aiming to help budding memoirists hone their craft. A workshop will be run...
April 17, 2023
Getting together for social sports
FOR nearly two-and-a-half-years, an ever-changing group of women have been taking to the courts throughout the region for friendly games of varying racquet sports. The...
April 16, 2023
Town choir to sing with city company
REHEARSALS for Ballarat’s oldest community choir have been reaching full voice in preparation for a mid-year concert led by Victorian Opera. Readying for the company’s...
April 16, 2023
Golf event gets cots for tots
MORE than seventy thousand dollars has been raised for Grampians Health through the annual Adroit Insurance and Risk Charity Golf Day. Held late last month,...
April 15, 2023
Doors roll open on garage refurb
A LONG-shuttered garage is about to be reborn as part of a new venture bridging the roadside and mechanic services gap between Ballarat and...
April 14, 2023
Community huddles behind blanket drive
WITH chillier months on the horizon, members of one of the region’s community groups are banding together to help people stay warm. Staff at Ballarat...
April 14, 2023
Shooting club keen to meet members
THE founders of an emerging clay target shooting club are aiming to build their numbers and introduce themselves to the community with their first...
April 14, 2023
Runner takes triple triathlon wins
THE week leading into April has been a big one for one of Ballarat’s triathlon champions, with multiple medals taken at interstate events. Ballarat Grammar...
April 9, 2023
Indigenous voice for water org
A NEW appointment to Central Highlands Water’s board is aiming to bring a First Nations perspective to the utility’s operations. Ballarat-based Adnyamathanha Yuru man Shu...
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