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October 13, 2023

Referendum day car boot sale for community cause

AN upcoming event is seeking to give people the chance to sell or buy items, cast a vote on the voice to Parliament referendum,...

October 13, 2023

Firies to help with preparedness plan

AN upcoming workshop run by CFA South West and Meredith Fire Brigade members is aiming to give people the tools to defend their homes...

October 13, 2023

Town to ready for reunion

AN annual event celebrating Australia’s longest-surviving ghost town is set to return later this month. Held since the early 2000s, Back to Steiglitz will see...

October 9, 2023

Inglenook Dairy milks Melbourne awards

ONE of the region’s premier dairy producers has swept up accolades in this year’s Melbourne Royal Dairy Awards. Staff at Dunnstown’s Inglenook Dairy took home...

October 9, 2023

Photo award nomination celebrates shades of grey

A LAL Lal-based photographer has been acknowledged for her work with commendations in this year’s Mono Awards. All seven of photographer Kristina Kitchingman’s works she’d...

October 9, 2023

Medieval team take state wins

MEMBERS of Ballarat’s premier medieval combat team can add a few more trophies to the shelf following the Australian Medieval Combat Federation’s nationals tournament...

October 8, 2023

Turning the page on school history

A NEWLY launched digital flipbook is allowing everyone an insight into the history and evolution of one of Ballarat’s newer schools. Released last week, Ballarat...

October 7, 2023

Free tennis for Teesdale

MEMBERS at Teesdale Tennis Club are collaborating with Attack Tennis Academy and Hot Shots Tennis to deliver a free community event to get people...

October 6, 2023

Community callout for slower speeds

REDUCTIONS for some of the speed limits in the region’s arterial roads may be on the way following a request from Golden Plains Shire...

October 6, 2023

Local young phenom leads state team

LAST week, a rising athlete competed in Australia’s north, representing the region in a different sort of sport to the usual football or netball. Young...

October 6, 2023

Tennis club president up for state nod

A LONG-serving member of the southern region’s tennis community has been announced as a finalist in the Victorian Tennis Awards’ Volunteer Achievement category. Bannockburn Tennis...

October 6, 2023

Club launches summer season

MEMBERS of the Bannockburn Tennis Club opened their courts up to the community on Sunday with more than fifty people coming along. Club secretary Rachael...

October 6, 2023

Get fired up for spooky trivia

MEMBERS of the Maude Fire Brigade are looking to reconnect with the community with a Halloween themed trivia night next week. With a spooky season...

October 6, 2023

Firies keen to teach next generation

BRIGADES across Victoria have signed up to take part in the CFA’s Junior Volunteer Development Program, with firies from Smythesdale and surrounds now joining...

October 6, 2023

Local women’s team takes country week title

MEMBERS from three Ballarat District Golf associated clubs are on a high following their recent win in the Golf Australia 2023 Victorian Men’s and...

October 6, 2023

Sticks battle at national lacrosse tourney

THE Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility saw hundreds of interstate visitors this week with young lacrosse players taking part in one of Lacrosse Australia’s national...

October 3, 2023

Garden group to host handbook launch

AN interstate author will soon hold a local unveiling of her latest guide to all things permaculture in a book launch next month. Organised by...

October 3, 2023

Sebastian visit supports mental health cause

SINCE launching earlier this year, the founders behind the youth mental heal non-profit Hand in Hand are showing no signs of slowing down. Following recent...

October 2, 2023

Health orgs to talk statewide services

REPRESENTATIVES behind eleven community health organisations in Victoria will come together for their first showcase meeting at Creswick this week. Taking place on Thursday and...

September 30, 2023

Scholarship opens swimming lanes

MORE people are being encouraged to dive into competitive swimming thanks to a new scholarship program aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity. Ballarat Gold...

September 29, 2023

Meet Meredith’s new CFA captain

ONE of the region’s fire brigades has seen a change in leadership, with a new captain recently elected. Formerly a 2nd Lieutenant, Josh Medley took...

September 29, 2023

Organisers seek to build community event

WITH a myriad of roles to fill when managing any event, organisers behind a free community day in the region’s east are putting the...

September 29, 2023

Tigers take top netball spots

GEELONG and District Football and Netball League associated clubs throughout the region’s south had ample reason to celebrate earlier this month following the announcement...

September 29, 2023

Rising umpire receives golden accolade

THE Ballarat Football Umpires Association’s presentation and grand final appointments night earlier this month saw many officiators rewarded for their efforts this season. Rising umpire...