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,...
October 1, 2022
Fest springing back into action
ALL the family fun of SpringFest Market Sunday is returning to Lake Wendouree’s gardens precinct this season after two years of cancellations. Run by the...
September 30, 2022
Alliance calls for station solutions
AS November’s State election approaches, representatives of public transport and accessibility groups are lobbying local candidates for improvements to Ballarat train station. Members of the...
September 30, 2022
Costs cut for cat owners
REGISTRATION fees have been halved for some cat owners in within the Shire. Residents with a dedicated enclosure for their feline friends, and applicable concession,...
September 29, 2022
Medals honour exceptional service
SILVER and bronze medallions are in the hands of Bannockburn State Emergency Services Unit members who’ve been recognised for their years of commitment and...
September 29, 2022
Kids go free for Ballarat Show
CHILDREN under the age of fifteen will now be able to attend the upcoming Ballarat Times News Group 2022 Ballarat Show free of charge. With...
September 28, 2022
Fallen police remembered
TOMORROW is a day for remembering police officers who’ve fallen in the line of duty. Blue Ribbon Day, or National Police Remembrance Day, occurs annually...
September 27, 2022
Fun run fundraiser ready to return
AFTER two years of online events, the Ballarat Foundation’s Run for a Cause annual charity event is set to return to an in-person format. The...
September 27, 2022
Art program about preparing patterns
A FREE art workshop is being offered to young people in Dereel and surrounds by Golden Plains Shire. Known as the Dereel Youth Art Program,...
September 24, 2022
Neurodivergent but coming together
A REGULAR meet up has been established to provide autistic people with a safe and inclusive environment to chat and socialise. Organiser, Maria Marshall, said...
September 23, 2022
Workshop to detail stone work
EVER been curious about how dry-stone walls are constructed? Members of the Leigh and District Landcare Group are aiming to showcase the craft with a...
September 23, 2022
Shire readies for seniors celebration
SENIORS throughout the region are set to be celebrated next month as part of the 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival. Local community groups, organisations and the...
September 22, 2022
Get ready for Ballarat Show time!
THE region’s premier agriculture and family fun event is set to make a spectacular return after three years of cancellations. Renamed the Ballarat Times News...
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