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Play, relax, and party at Funbugs

FUNBUGS Playhouse Ballarat is an indoor play centre for children up to eight years of age and under, with a fully catered cafeteria serving...

Built in Ballarat: Alevo’s manufacturing success sets the standard

IN an era when many manufacturers are shifting offshore, Ballarat-based company Alevo (formerly known as ATHLEGEN) is proving that innovation, quality, and local manufacturing...

We deserve better

IN Ballarat and the surrounding regions, we are facing a health crisis that is not born of nature or chance but of inequity. Unjust...

Excellence in Care: Where Community Meets Quality at Ballarat Group Practice

FOR generations, Ballarat Group Practice has supported the health and wellbeing of our local community. For over 75 years, Ballarat has placed it’s trust in...

Helping deal with the demands of owning horses

WHEN it comes to dirty, dusty, sandy, muddy, and smelly horse rugs and blankets don't waste your time washing them in a tub or...

Discover St Patrick’s College at Open Afternoon

ST Patrick’s College Ballarat is delighted to invite families to its Open Afternoon on Thursday 9 October 2025, offering a unique opportunity to explore...

Sweet or savoury? There’s a pie for that!

BALLARAT'S Best Pie is all about giving power to the pie-ple. Until 31 August, cast your vote for the People's Choice Pie and go into...

Taking the guesswork out of tendering for local businesses

FOR many regional businesses, tendering feels less like an opportunity and more like a maze of red tape. Even seasoned operators can spend days...

Hair Identity Studio – Inclusive Hairdressing in Ballarat

HAIR Identity Studio is a private hairdressing salon founded on a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and client-focused care, created by salon owner Teymara Schickerling,...

The Law Collective – Legal & Conveyancing Experts with a Personal Touch

AT The Law Collective, we do law differently. Based in the heart of Ballarat, our boutique firm offers personalised legal services across property law, conveyancing,...

The Source Bulk Foods Celebrates Seven Years of Sustainable Shopping

THIS year, The Source Bulk Foods Ballarat proudly celebrate seven years of serving the Ballarat community with fresh, delicious, and eco-friendly wholefoods. Since opening in...

Support through every stage of development approval…

OTL Consulting Group is a Ballarat-based consultancy providing expert advice in town planning, liquor licensing, and urban design. Operating through our specialist brands –...

Genesis 24/7 Gym Ballarat Turns 22!

FROM our humble beginnings as Body & Soul on Bakery Hill to becoming Ballarat’s leading fitness hub, Genesis Gym Ballarat proudly celebrates 22 years...

Where every plumbing job supports local families

VIC Urban Plumbing is a small local business aiming to make a meaningful difference through quality plumbing work and strong community involvement. The close-knit team...

GWV Rebels trio earns AFLW Draft Combine invites

Three GWV Rebels have been invited to the AFLW Draft Combine invites and State Combines, set to be held in Melbourne in October. Maggie...

Expertly crafted homes with a local touch

IF you've been dreaming of a brand-new home with more space, natural light and room to grow, Simonds Homes is helping families across Ballarat...

Parent Pathways Changing Lives in Ballarat and Barwon

DID you know that lives are being quietly and powerfully transformed across our community? At the heart of this change is Parent Pathways, a project...

Forest Rangers Soccer Club: More Than Just a Football Team

FOREST Rangers Soccer Club is more than just a place to play football. It's a thriving, inclusive community built on passion, teamwork, and a...

Landcare grants for healthy cities

ENVIRONMENTALLY conscious groups are being invited to apply for a Healthy Cities Landcare Grant. Following a successful grant round last year, Landcare Australia and Bupa...

Barça Academy launches five-day camp in Geelong

Barça Academy Geelong will bring one of the world’s most respected football training programs to the region this spring, offering young players...

Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again

Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not...

Why the RBA’s rate cut is almost certain now

The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut...

Brigades district council to host barbecue

FORGING strong connections will be the aim when the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria District 7 Council hosts a community event on Sunday 17 August. The...

Cam Mooney warns Cats over soft run to finals

A soft run to the finals could leave Geelong exposed when September pressure hits, according to Cam Mooney.

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