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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...