February 25, 2022
Worldwide women’s movement marked
CELEBRATIONS were in order at Ballarat Town Hall’s Trench Room on Friday as Soroptimist International’s local chapter gathered to commemorate the organisation’s centennial anniversary. The...
February 25, 2022
Fed Uni to go with new model
FEDERATION University has announced it will be changing its education structure. The reshuffle comes after consultation with both staff and students and will see the...
February 24, 2022
Game on at new cricket facility
NEW cricket nets at Lethbridge Recreation Reserve were officially unveiled last week. Jointly funded by the State Government, Golden Plains Shire and the Lethbridge Cricket...
February 24, 2022
Rotary’s huge swap meet ready to roll
ONE of the region’s largest trade gatherings is set to return this weekend after a two-year absence. The Ballarat Swap Meet, organised since 2012 by...
February 21, 2022
Begonia Fest to bloom for 70th time
THE run into this year’s Begonia Festival is underway, with the much-loved event getting its official launch at the Robert Clark Conservatory last week. City...
February 21, 2022
Trash to treasure at community centre
ITEMS that could be considered rubbish will flower into art at the Meredith Community Centre as a two-day mosaics workshop returns next week. Artist Dianne...
February 20, 2022
Breaking boundaries with FEAR
AN artists’ collective in Bridge Mall is inviting creatives to run workshops and display their art for sale. Founded last year by four local artists,...
February 18, 2022
Keeping warm within the region
FIREWOOD collection will now be kept local in some areas of Victoria with inter-regional pickups now being restricted within certain areas of the state. In...
February 17, 2022
Eggshell waste dumped across Shire’s south
WHEN Shelford resident Russell Lymer first drove past a light-brown pile of rubbish off to the side of the road, he thought it was...
February 17, 2022
New kit for Inverleigh’s firefighters
INVERLEIGH’S CFA brigade is set to receive a range of much-needed equipment following a donation by the Winchelsea Bendigo Community Bank. At around $3000, the...
February 17, 2022
Next generation carrying the bat
THE sound of balls being hit for six and bails knocked off wickets is echoing across Doug Dean Reserve as eager kids take to...
February 17, 2022
Dipping their toes on the water
A WAVE of potential recruits arrived at the Wendouree-Ballarat Rowing Club last Saturday to try their hand at dragon boat racing. With a drop in...
February 15, 2022
A risky move to Ballarat
CHILDREN’S risk-focused fitness program Risky Kids is looking to expand into Ballarat. With locations in Geelong and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, founder and director Richard Williams...
February 15, 2022
Cantering for a great cause
GOLDEN Plains Trail Riders will be hosting their third annual Ride for MND fundraising event in Scarsdale this Labour Day long weekend. The ATHRA-affiliated group...
February 13, 2022
Society set to celebrate 40 years
BALLARAT’S Society of Artists are preparing for a busy year in anticipation of their fortieth anniversary. Formed in 1982, the non-profit aims to promote art...
February 12, 2022
Counting koalas in the ‘Bool’s catchment
THE Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group is taking part in the National Koala Monitoring Program run by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, better...
February 10, 2022
Hoppers’ home gets massive boost
SPORTING clubs at Rokewood are getting a new community hub as part of a huge grant from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. Announced by...
February 10, 2022
Grab a cuppa with a councillor
GOLDEN Plains Shire’s elected representative will be spreading out across the municipality next weekend to catch up with ratepayers over a hot beverage. Known as...
February 10, 2022
Budget input opens early
EVEN though the Golden Plains Shire municipal budget doesn’t need to be approved for a number of months, councillors have kicked off a new...
February 10, 2022
Get your booster, says COVID boss
THE region’s mass vaccination clinic at the Mercure Hotel on Main Road received a special guest last week as the state’s COVID Commander, Jeroen...
February 8, 2022
The ABCDs of multi-cultural parenting
CULTURALLY diverse parents are invited to come together for a free workshop taking place on 19 February at St Patrick’s Church Hall. Titled Project ABCD,...
February 6, 2022
Local author goes global
BALLARAT teacher Matthew Oates is becoming something of a celebrity with the release of his debut novel, a young-adult paranormal romance titled Cinder and...
February 6, 2022
Movie icon rolls into town
MAD Max will return to the big screen with the documentary film Beyond the Wasteland set to play at the Ballarat Drive-In this month. The...
February 4, 2022
Restored tram a time capsule
EVERYONE can soon jump aboard the newly restored Geelong tram no. 2, which is set to be unveiled to the public this Sunday, 6...
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