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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...

February 4, 2022

Turf Club ready to jump out of the gate

WITH the new year underway, Ballart Turf Club is preparing to kick off its first race day following the annual post Ballarat Cup recess. CEO...

February 3, 2022

Fed Labor outlines free TAFE plan

DEPUTY Leader of the Federal Labor Party, Richard Marles, joined the Member for Ballarat Catherine King at Federation University on Tuesday to further outline...

February 3, 2022

Girls fitness program hits the gym

REGISTRATION has opened for Golden Plains Shire’s new State Government backed initiative, Move Your Way, which aims to empower teenage girls through social connection...

February 3, 2022

Have your say on how they did

GOLDEN Plains Shire staff are seeking feedback on the municipality’s upcoming strategy to increase the efficiency of customer services. Community consultation on the plan will...

February 2, 2022

Give mental health a tri

BALLARAT Highlanders Rugby Club is hosting their inaugural Charity Sevens Tournament with proceeds going towards men’s mental health. The event will be held at Doug...