June 19, 2026
Planting hope for local koalas
KOALAS along the Barwon River are gaining vital refuge from a warming climate, with a local conservation group planting thousands of trees to restore...
June 19, 2026
Feast for the senses: Design Exchange returns
THE Design Exchange Winter Market is returning to Ballarat Mining Exchange for its 16th year, ready to warm shoppers from Saturday 27 to Sunday...
June 19, 2026
Making the dream more achievable
FOR many Victorians, the dream of building a new home remains firmly on the horizon. But with ongoing cost-of-living pressures and household budgets under...
June 19, 2026
More than just an expo…
AGED & Disability Expo Australia is set to host one of Australia's biggest community events for the aged care and disability sector as it...
June 19, 2026
Australia’s Oldest Eisteddfod Launches 2026 Season in Ballarat
THE Royal South Street Society (RSSS) has officially launched the 2026 RSSS Ballarat Eisteddfod season, celebrating one of Australia's oldest and most respected performing...
June 17, 2026
Geelong Travel’s Stuart Coffield invites travellers to explore the world
Geelong Travel director Stuart Coffield is inviting local travellers to explore some of the world’s more sought-after cruise destinations at an exclusive information evening. The...
June 12, 2026
GLP-1 medications and sleep apnoea: helpful tool or overhyped cure?
GLP-1 peptide medications have quickly become one of the biggest talking points in health and weight loss, with many people now wondering whether they...
June 12, 2026
Nominate great growers, producers, and those with community spirit
THE Ballarat region is home to an incredible business community, filled with passionate people, innovative ideas and enterprises that continue to shape the future...
June 12, 2026
Lydiard Furniture and Antiques to turn 35 on 17 June 2026
IT was an icy cold day on 17 June 1991 when I moved into 205–207 Lydiard Street North. Then it was a ramshackle old tin...
June 12, 2026
Helping future tradies find their footing
NICK Callahan's pathway into plumbing shows how hands-on training, commitment and a calm approach can lead to real career opportunities. Through his studies at The...
June 10, 2026
How to conquer the rush without stepping foot in the kitchen
It is 5.30pm on a rainy weekday. You have just survived a long regional commute, your digital inbox is still flashing, and the kids...
June 5, 2026
Gorse is daunting, working together makes it easier.
THE distinctive yellow flowers of gorse are appearing across the Ballarat region. Gorse is a difficult weed with its numerous long-lived seed – 30...
June 5, 2026
Helping Australians build a smarter energy future
FUTURE NRG is helping Australians take control of their energy future through smart, practical and affordable renewable energy solutions. As energy prices continue to rise...
May 30, 2026
The Mayor’s Column – May 2026
THE 2026/27 Budget is here after being adopted at our May Council meeting. Like many Victorian Councils, Golden Plains Shire faces the difficult reality of...
May 29, 2026
The best of Heathcote is on showin June
THE King's Birthday long weekend (6 to 8 June) is the perfect time to discover Heathcote and its surrounding wine country, with 28 venues...
May 29, 2026
A feast for the senses arrives in Aireys Inlet
THE inaugural SENSE-ational Aireys festival is starting today, Friday 29 May, and will run through five weekends until Sunday 28 June. The festival boasts a...
May 29, 2026
Ballarat Winter Festival returns this June to warm up the school holidays
THE Ballarat Winter Festival is back from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 19 July to transform the region into Victoria's very own Christmas in...
May 22, 2026
A great result: long-time Lorne visitor stays and wins
St Kilda beach volleyballer Allister Lyne notched up an unexpected victory in Lorne recently – and you could do the same. Allister entered the Surf...
May 22, 2026
More than just an expo…
AGED & Disability Expo Australia is set to host one of Australia's biggest community events for the aged care and disability sector as the...
May 22, 2026
Women can be anything, including being gloriously, shamelessly stupid
ADVERTORIAL Who decides the benchmark of feminism? We do what we think is right, but not everyone is doing the emotional labour for the men around...
May 22, 2026
Supporting and celebrating business in Ballarat
COMMERCE Ballarat is a hub of development, connection, advocacy, activation and promotion. We are proud to facilitate a diverse range of opportunities for our...
May 22, 2026
Lucas Display Village welcomes two new Simonds homes designed for modern family life
BALLARAT'S Lucas Display Village continues to strengthen its reputation as one of regional Victoria's best showcases of contemporary home design, and the arrival of...
May 22, 2026
Building safer workplaces through teaching
FOR Chris Jones, professional growth has always been grounded in practical experience. After more than two decades working across industry, he reached a point where...
May 15, 2026
ABC host Alice Zaslavsky to headline Sovereign Hill’s Heritage Harvest Weekend, 23-24 May
SOVEREIGN Hill's much-loved Heritage Harvest Weekend returns 23-24 May, 2026 with a star-studded culinary line-up, led by acclaimed cook, author, and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky...
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