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July 30, 2024

Easy recipes hot off the press

A NEW cookbook by staff at Ballarat Community Health is showing you can do more with a sandwich press than make toasties. Hot Off the...

July 28, 2024

Local artist debuts work

After finding her creative voice, Geelong artist Stephanie Venosta is debuting her first full body of work at a local gallery. Venosta has been painting...

July 26, 2024

New Rotary district governor promotes collaboration

THE new governor for Rotary's District 9780 is keen to encourage the clubs across the vast district she represents to work together. Torquay Rotary Club...

July 23, 2024

First Nations women’s leadership program now open

THE state government has opened applications for its leadership program designed by and for First Nations women. The program offers culturally safe training to support...

July 21, 2024

Nature’s vibrant palette

Vibrant colours and the influences of nature drive Geelong artist Janey Forbes in creating her unique pieces. Forbes has been a full-time artist for the...

July 19, 2024

Plaque honours Pam’s career in health

FORMER Queen Elizabeth Centre welfare director Pamella Taylor has been honoured with the installation of a plaque at the QE. An initiative of the Soroptimist...

July 19, 2024

Fibre Fair for textile artistry

TEXTILE artists and their creations are in the spotlight once again as the Bendigo Annual Artisans Fibre Fair takes place from today until Sunday.Now...

July 18, 2024

Celeste Barber brings the laughs to Geelong

Australian comedian Celeste Barber is taking her show Backup Dancer around Australia and New Zealand as part of her 2024 tour. At her coming shows,...

July 18, 2024

The south side heats up!

TAKE a trip to the south side and heat up with spice this Saturday. Four local businesses, located south of Sturt Street, have decided to...

July 17, 2024

National recognition for hairdressing identity

HAIRDRESSER and Bendigo TAFE teacher Lauren McIlrath has been recognised for her work in the industry, named an Australian Hair Industry Awards finalist. Ms McIlrath...

July 17, 2024

Young musician releases second studio work

LESS than a year on from her full-length debut, an up-and-coming young singer-songwriter now has a second album to her name. Shortly after the release...

July 16, 2024

Creswick’s getting a new do

SOMETHING very exciting is happening in Creswick. It's no longer a small town that people drive through to get from Ballarat to Daylesford. It's now...

July 14, 2024

Local artist profile: Liya Roy

THIS week we chat with Bollywood dancer and instructor Liya Roy, who says high energy is a cornerstone of her style - always carefully...

July 14, 2024

Younger Rotarian to lead club

AFTER wrapping up two terms of service as president of the Ballarat Aero Club, Jan Davidson had more to give back to the community. Receiving...

July 14, 2024

Miles Franklin Award winner to headline Apollo Bay WORDfest

THE community will gather in Apollo Bay later this month for the town's annual WORDfest, with several award-winning authors set to feature. Now in its...

July 12, 2024

Strikers aim for winning finale

BENDIGO Strikers will aim to cap their debut Victorian Netball League season by winning next Wednesday night's clash with Melbourne University Lightning. Strikers and Lightning...

July 12, 2024

Chargers avoiding complacency as finals loom

A STRONG start to the back half of the season has Surf Coast well placed to finish in a favourable finals position with less...

July 11, 2024

Matildas talent inspires young footballers at holiday camp

THE Surf Coast welcomed another Matildas talent to Banyul Warri Fields over the school holidays, with Karly Roestbakken giving her time to teach some...

July 8, 2024

Mia Gross makes Aussie team for Olympics

GEELONG-born athlete Mia Gross is on her way to Paris, named today (Monday, July 8) as part of Australia's team for the 2024 Olympic...

July 7, 2024

Local artist profile: Jess Hunt

THIS week we chat with actor and budding voice over artist Jess Hunt, who has performed in nine stage shows over the past two...