October 21, 2022
A cut above at chopping comp
WITH the return of the Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show, comes a sharp, traditional offering. Woodchopping competitions will be part of the Ballarat...
October 20, 2022
Support flows for flooded Skipton
MEMBERS of Skipton Lions Club are leading a fundraiser to aid the flood-affected town. The initiative is being run via a GoFundMe page, and Skipton...
October 19, 2022
Regional rollout for digital screening
AN online screening program to help new mums is now being used throughout Australia, with Grampians Health among the first providers to deliver the...
October 17, 2022
Comm Games works, sports announced
WORKS are on the way to help prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Ballarat following a funding announcement from the State Government. Both Mars...
October 16, 2022
Independent about structural security
WITH the State Election looming, a Bacchus Marsh Grammar employee is running as an independent candidate in the renamed seat of Eureka. Bacchus Marsh-based Nicola...
October 15, 2022
All about animals at the Ballarat Show!
THE Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show is returning and that means a host of animals will be part of the three-day event. More...
October 15, 2022
Report claims big money in heritage bid
BACKERS of UNESCO World Heritage listing for the central Victorian Goldfields region met at Creswick last week to launch a report detailing the benefits...
October 15, 2022
Barterers band together for swap
ABOUT a dozen people meet once a month to chat, barter and trade homemade goods and produce. The regular event occurs on the first Saturday...
October 14, 2022
Youth space gets State support
PLANS to develop a youth play space in the region have received a boost following an announcement of money from the State Government’s Growing...
October 14, 2022
Loop returning to network
TRACK upgrades are set to commence at the Gheringhap loop as part of the State Government’s initiative to boost the capacity of the regional...
October 14, 2022
Mistake flagged in council chamber
STAFF at Golden Plains Shire have apologised following the misplacement of their flag formation which was visible during their regular council meeting in September. Under...
October 14, 2022
Inclusive play space set for school
A NEW inclusive playground is on the way for students at Inverleigh Primary School thanks to grant from the State Government’s Inclusive Schools Fund. The...
October 13, 2022
Collected tales brought together
A COLLECTION of previously published stories spanning two decades of a Ballarat author’s career is set for launch later this month. Following its release in...
October 11, 2022
A journey of learning in Clarendon
THE inaugural meeting of a new Clarendon-based book club took place last month. Held at the Clarendon Recreation Reserve, the meet-up saw five people discuss...
October 7, 2022
Create, craft, and show it off
THE Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show is back, and along with the agricultural and family events, there’s also a chance to get...
October 7, 2022
Art event by community for community
A FREE creative gathering is being held this month with the aim of connecting the community to their surroundings in different ways. Taking place at...
October 6, 2022
Further funding for reworked skate park
BANNOCKBURN Skate Park is set to receive more upgrades thanks to further support from the State Government. The works are slated to cost $805,000 as...
October 6, 2022
Group seeks support for broiler farm battle
A NEW broiler farm is on the way for the region and a group of concerned residents are calling for funds to support their...
October 5, 2022
Fair makes red letter return
A FAIR fixture for stamp and coin collectors is set to return this weekend. The Ballarat Philatelic Society’s Ballarat Eureka Stamps and Coins Fair is...
October 3, 2022
Warm welcome for Western women
WESTERN United Football Club is set to play two A-League Women games next year in Ballarat as part of the upcoming season. The matches will...
October 3, 2022
Teddy bears aid mock medical consult
TUESDAY’s the day the teddy bears have their check-up. Grampian’s Health’s online Teddy Bear Telehealth returned last week for the school holidays, led by medical...
October 2, 2022
Club serves new tennis programs
MEMBERS of Bannockburn Tennis Club are looking to get new players out on court, with a new coaching team and regular social nights. As long-serving...
October 1, 2022
Sharing a love of the environment
LEIGH and District Landcare Group volunteers are putting the callout for other nature-lovers to join their ranks. It’s one of six groups within the Geelong...
October 1, 2022
More than a week of difference-making
ALTHOUGH Dementia Action Week has just wrapped up, advocates are encouraging communities to continue carrying its message. The annual campaign ran last week from Monday,...
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