Affordable fun at the Design Exchange
THE Design Exchange Market will be offering affordable fun for the entire family next weekend. Entry to the two-day event held at the Mining Exchange...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential at the Connect, Lead and Thrive Conference 2024
Immerse yourself in a dynamic two-day event designed to empower you with the skills and insights needed to master effective team leadership, drive positive...
Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes
THE Victorian government has identified where it wants two-and-a-half million homes to be built, with some regional centres including Ballarat and Bendigo to do...
Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there
RBA keeps rates on hold for fifth meeting in a row
Mortgage-holders have avoided another bump in their monthly repayments but have longer to wait for relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest...
Homestead estate’s new botanical garden opens in Wallington
TLC Healthcare officially opened Homestead Estate's Botanical Garden at our Wallington healthcare precinct in April 2024. This substantial investment in resident amenity was initiated by...
Join in the dragon boat fun!
IN order to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, The Chinese Professionals Club of Australia (CPCA) and the Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat (CACSB) are...
Making a difference in the lives of students
EDUCATION support has a lasting impact on students, something Charlotte Brunt understands first-hand. Ms Brunt is a graduate of The Gordon and has a passion...
St Joseph’s opens virtual reality lab
ST JOSEPH'S College Geelong is today (Friday, June 7) officially launching its dedicated Virtual Reality Lab. The college says the space, which was built at...
Heathcote set for flagship event
Heathcote On Show – a local fixture on the June long weekend for more than 15 years – will feature more than 25 producers...
Redevelopment of tlc Healthcare’s Belmont aged care home and medical centre begins
REDEVELOPMENT on The Belmont Residential Aged Care precinct has begun courtesy of provider TLC Healthcare. The $27 million project will see extensive renovation works including...
Choose A-grade upgrades or housewarming gifts with Dennis Family Homes’ latest offers
WHETHER looking for a stunning first home, upsizing to accommodate a growing family, or considering downsizing into a smaller home, Dennis Family Homes has...
Heathcote goes on show in flagship event
LOVERS of fine wine, good food, live music and lifestyle will find much to enjoy when Heathcote On Show takes place in and around...
Energy rebates, rent relief lead cost-of-living federal budget
ENERGY rebates for every household, a cap on the price of prescriptions and further relief for renters have led cost-of-living relief measures in the...
A human-centred approach to learning.
Set on a beautiful site just outside the charming village of Buninyong, it's only a short drive from Ballarat. Teaching staff aim to provide children...
TAFE makes skilled defence line in cyber security
IN a digital world, where data breaches and cyber threats loom large, the importance of cyber security education cannot be overlooked. Shehreen Haider and Blake...
A passion for STEM leads to career full of adventure.
Grace Mulcahy always knew her love for science and mathematics would help her pursue a career full of adventure. Graduating from Loreto College Ballarat in...
An education every child deserves.
Cape Clear Primary School is a small rural school, offering quality learning opportunities in an engaging country setting. Nestled in the heart of the small...
VET gives Merric a head start for university.
Former Gordon VET student Merric Platt did just that during his VCE studies. An aspiring engineer, Merric and his family looked at a wide variety...
in Geelong’s Afghan community
Azizeh Maher is a proud Afghan woman carving a path of inspiration and empowerment through her pursuit of education and passion for beauty therapy. Her...
Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation worries
Borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth meeting...
State budget slaps go-slow on projects
PASSENGERS will have to wait until 2033 to take a train to Melbourne Airport, as the Victorian government takes an axe to major project...
Revved up for refurbed track
MORE than two-hundred racers revved their engines over the weekend at the Central Highlands Regional Karting Complex to try out the site's recently revamped...