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June 28, 2024

Bulldogs camp benefits next gen

THE Western Bulldogs' AFLW side ran an inaugural Community Camp in Ballarat over two days this week. From Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 June, players...

June 26, 2024

Opals star joins Bendigo Spirit

FOUR-time WNBL champion, Australian Opal and Olympian Marianna Tolo, has signed with Bendigo Spirit. The 34-year-old centre has joined for the 2024-25 season. "I'm excited to...

June 26, 2024

Strokes of visual poetry

JAPANESE calligraphy will gracefully make its mark on Ross Creek Gallery next month. Ballarat calligraphy artist Seiko Hoashi will exhibit work at the bush art...

June 23, 2024

Hats off to hub’s milliner

THEATRICAL milliner Rose Hudson is the second artist-in-residence at Art Hub Ballarat. Hudson will be using the space until September, working on new artworks and...

June 22, 2024

Women of Note

FOR 25 years The Central Victorian Women's Choir, performing as Women of Note, has enjoyed the joy, vitality and connection of singing together. As a...

June 21, 2024

Young leaders speak up

YOUNG public speakers have gathered to take part in the Ballarat round of Legacy's Junior Public Speaking Competition. The event, held last week at Legacy...

June 21, 2024

Funding for equal opportunities

NORTH Ballarat Football Netball Club is set to see a five-million-dollar upgrade to its facilities with State Government backing. The announcement was made by Member...

June 21, 2024

Young crew rows into history books

ROWERS Katie Jackson and Lucy Richardson have been named Young Team of the Year at the Victorian Sport Awards. The pair, who have represented Australia,...

June 20, 2024

Anglesea host annual Pride Game

THE finals chances of Anglesea's women's football team had a huge boost over the weekend with a 19-point victory over Geelong West Giants in...

June 19, 2024

Filmmaker adds voice to Kennett River koala crisis

A FILMMAKER has joined Kennett River residents and conservationists in raising concerns for the future of koalas in the area. Thousands of visitors flock to...

June 14, 2024

Civic leader stunned by honour

COUNCILLOR Margaret O'Rourke was "overwhelmed and very humbled" to be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to Greater Bendigo...

June 14, 2024

New women’s surf festival coming to the Surf Coast

THE Great Ocean Road Women's Surf Festival, a new event celebrating women's surfing, has received a funding boost from the federal government to get...

June 14, 2024

Donation gives light to club

THE Woady Warriors' young netballers now have a flood light to train under at Smythesdale thanks to donations from local businesses. The 600-watt flood light...

June 13, 2024

Big impact made by drawing little people

HAVING recently returned from seeing her work on show in the Venice Biennale's Foreigners Everywhere program, Wadawurrung traditional owner Marlene Gilson said she's come...

June 13, 2024

Students do it for Dolly

TWO students from Ballarat Grammar have led an initiative to raise awareness about bullying and the story of Dolly Everett. Dolly died of suicide at...

June 9, 2024

Local artist profile: Katie Kim

This week we chat with another feature of the local flute-playing flock, Katie Kim, who said she's inspired by a wide range of musicians...

June 9, 2024

Pearce completes Cats’ AFLW roster

THE final piece of the Geelong Cats' AFLW list is in place, after talented ruck Lilly Pearce joined for the 2024 season. Pearce, 21, will...

June 8, 2024

Luka Bridges prepares for Take the Mic grand final at Chapel Off Chapel

A YOUNG local performer will soon reach full voice when she returns to the Chapel Off Chapel stage in Melbourne to take part in...

June 7, 2024

Top ranking for young horse rider

BALLARAT Grammar Year 7 student Amelia Maree is in the top 50 young dressage riders in the world after two podium finishes. Amelia placed at...

June 7, 2024

AFLW fixture released for 2024

CATS fans have cause for excitement with the 2024 fixture released for Geelong's AFLW side released late last week. Geelong says it welcomes its 2024 draw,...