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All the possibilities of printmaking

NINA Fitzsimons' newest exhibition, Printed Possibilities, is showing at Ross Creek Gallery until this Sunday 10 August. As the name suggests, its focus is Fitzsimons'...

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Prep your pie-tinerary

THE ovens are firing up again for Ballarat's Best Pie this winter. Whether you're craving a flaky classic, a gourmet creation or something a little...

Talburac Art Prize exhibiting at Torquay’s Hoop Gallery

HOOP Gallery, one of Victoria's most vibrant contemporary art spaces, is making waves in the Australian arts community with the announcement of a new,...

School bands to play in extravaganza

THE musical talent available in Ballarat will again be showcased when some of the local school bands come together to participate in the annual...

Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Parents have been urged to hand in their children's machetes and knives at amnesty bins as part of an Australian-first ban. A total of 45...

Inflation dips, paving way for RBA rate cut

Mortgage holders could see more rate relief within weeks after the central bank's preferred measure of inflation fell to its lowest level in almost...

Jack Jumper shock leads to calls for local service

A SUNNY day out kayaking on his grandfather's Creswick dam rapidly turned into a nightmare for young Creswick resident Jackson Noonan when he was...

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact: APCO’s Superhero Giving Day Returns

The APCO Foundation’s third annual Superhero Giving Day is set for Tuesday, 29 July 2025, and it’s bigger, bolder and more impactful...

Bendigo’s Best Treasure Hunt Returns!

GET ready... The Bendigo Indoor Antiques and Collectables Fair is back for its third year, and it's shaping up to be the most exciting...

Recycle North Geelong: A Smarter Way to Dispose, Reuse, and Recycle

AS the cost of landfill rises and environmental concerns grow, the need for practical, community-focused recycling solutions has never been greater. That's where Recycle North...

Ballarat Blues Festival is back!

BALLARAT will be alive with the sounds of Rhythm and Blues in August, with the return of the Ballarat Blues Festival. Taking place over three...

Veteran radio executive to steer SEN’s push into regional Victoria

Andy Mathers has been appointed to the newly created role of Regional Victoria Commercial Director at Sports Entertainment Network (SEN), strengthening the...

Surf Coast Arts Trail 2025

PASSIONATE surfer and award-winning seascape photographer Tal Lemmens asks himself the vexing question just about every time he faces the waves: ride them for...

Innovations by G. Gay & Co: a new chapter in building excellence

A NEW era has arrived in the building and renovation industry with the launch of Innovations by G. Gay & Co – a dedicated...

Will Science Save the World?

THAT'S the topic Dr Bob Thurman will address at the 2025 Science & Engineering Challenge (SEC) Dinner from 6.30pm on July 28 at the...

Are you exploring display homes in Ballarat?

IF you're exploring display homes in Ballarat, make Lucas Estate your first stop. Following the acquisition of Dennis Family homes, Simonds now proudly offers four...

AFL’s new PlayHQ tool keeps concussed local players off the ground

The AFL has launched a new online feature for AFL concussion management PlayHQ to help local football leagues and clubs better handle concussions, aiming...

Aussies set to save big as RBA moves to scrap card fees

Australia’s central bank has unveiled an RBA card surcharge proposal that could save consumers more than $1 billion each year by scrapping fees on...

Could your local footy coach be Australia’s best? Nominations now open!

The AFL has announced nominations are open for the 2025 BHP Community Coach of the Year award, recognising dedicated individuals who are helping grow...

Big jobs boost from Geelong expansion

The Prestige Jayco Geelong expansion is bringing a welcome lift to the local economy, with the major project creating new jobs, doubling servicing...

Mortgage relief delayed? RBA freezes rates despite inflation drop

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at 3.85 per cent, despite signs inflation is moderating, as it...

Flights to Bali cancelled after eruption

Victorian travellers have been caught up in a wave of flight cancellations after Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted this week, sending a massive ash...

Geelong umpires hit back at Steve Johnson

The Geelong Football Umpires League (GFUL) has lodged an official complaint over comments made by Geelong great Steve Johnson during Triple M’s Sunday Rub...