July 10, 2026
Press Council celebrates 50 years
The Australian Press Council is marking its 50th anniversary by reinforcing the importance of accountability, ethical journalism and public trust in an era increasingly...
July 10, 2026
Five wines to try at The Red Series
SEPPELT Original Sparkling Shiraz (Seppelt Great Western) If there's one wine that that proudly says 'Western Victoria' in a single glass, this is it. Sparkling...
July 9, 2026
Trains return as V/Line begins staged service recovery
V/Line services will begin running at reduced capacity from noon on Thursday, bringing an end to more than 24 hours of suspended travel. Services across...
July 8, 2026
Phone service back, V/Line trains remain halted
Telstra services have been mostly restored across the country, but V/Line services remain disrupted following a national outage. The telecommunications provider experienced a major, nationwide...
July 3, 2026
SENSE- ational Aireys lives up to its name
THE inaugural and exciting SENSE-ational Aireys festival, held between Friday 29 May and Sunday 28 June, lived up to its name and was truly...
July 3, 2026
Stop accepting women’s pain as normal
WOMEN'S health experts are urging people to stop accepting debilitating period pain as "just part of being female", warning that symptoms disrupting daily life...
July 3, 2026
Business festival to inspire, educate and connect
AS winter sets in, it's a timely reminder of the important role we all play in supporting local businesses through the cooler months. While many...
July 3, 2026
BABBA: The world’s most loved and authentic ABBA concert
BABBA is the most exciting and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the World thrilling audiences with their spellbinding performance of all the hits,...
June 28, 2026
The Mayor’s Column – June 2026
THIS month has been a powerful reminder of the importance of strong advocacy and genuine partnership in delivering outcomes for our community. Together with our...
June 26, 2026
Geelong Travel’s rare Ghan charter promises unforgettable journey
Travellers looking to experience one of Australia's most iconic rail adventures have the chance to secure a place aboard an exclusive charter of...
June 26, 2026
Winter Wonderlights returns to brighten the coldest nights
THERE are few signs that winter has arrived in Ballarat quite like the return of Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights. Sure, the frosty mornings and extra...
June 26, 2026
Meet the makers…
WINTER'S best wine event returns to Ballarat on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 July. Coinciding with the commencement of 'red wine weather', The Red Series...
June 26, 2026
Woolshed Clothing turns 30
WOOLSHED Clothing was established in 1996 by Pam and Colin Sefton at The Great Southern Woolshed on the Western Highway. Opening a clothing shop was...
June 26, 2026
Trusted care with BCH: navigating the shift to Support at Home
WITH the introduction of the new Aged Care Act, the way older Australians access support in the home will change. The national Support at Home...
June 26, 2026
Ballarat Lifestyle Village – quality, affordable pet-friendly over-50 living
LOCATED in the eastern Ballarat suburb of Brown Hill, Ballarat Lifestyle Village sits in a quiet, suburban setting, yet it's just minutes away from...
June 26, 2026
Making Winter more comfortable
AS winter settles in, many of us find ourselves spending more time at home, seeking warmth, comfort and a little extra support in our...
June 26, 2026
Making Lives Better in Ballarat
AT Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Ballarat, our purpose is simple: Making Lives Better. We believe everyone deserves to live independently, comfortably, and...
June 25, 2026
Warm up with Ballarat’s Hot Choc Showdown…
Get ready to treat yourself this winter, with Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown returning for the 2026 Ballarat Winter Festival, inviting locals and visitors to...
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...
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