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...
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,...
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...
Up-and-coming artists to step out
EMERGING visual artists are encouraged to sign up for a free, day-long professional development program that's on offer at La Trobe Art Institute in...
Art prize sews seed for fashion collab
TWO Ballarat fashion creatives and longtime friends have been hard at work for the past few weeks. Koshka Art Fuelled Fashion's Kat Pengelly and Clare...
Laundry service for those in need
A NEW free laundry service for Bendigo's homeless will be launched on 1 July. Orange Sky Australia will operate the laundry pod from 1pm to...
Surf Coast Women’s Boardriders Club wins grant to boost female participation in surfing
THE Surf Coast Women's Boardriders Club has been awarded the Change Our Game grant, a state government initiative aimed at encouraging and supporting a...
Support for women’s safe housing
MEMBER for Eureka, Michaela Settle and Treasurer Tim Pallas visited McAuley House Ballarat last week, after it received funding in the recent State Budget...
Bee queen accepts golden award
YENDON'S Fiona Chambers is buzzing after her local bee charity was awarded an international honour. The Wheen Bee Foundation CEO was presented with a Golden...
New exhibition offers community journey through Wadawurrung Country
AN IMMERSIVE exhibition sharing the sights, sounds and stories of Wadawurrung Country and its Traditional Owners is set to open in Torquay next week. Entitled...
Swans off to stellar start under new coach
A NEW coach has not delayed South Barwon's mission to return to the Geelong Netball League (GNL) finals, with the Swans unbeaten through five...
Debut novel an original tale
AUTHOR Paula Gleeson will release her debut novel in two weeks and celebrate the achievement with a book talk at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Original...
Sharing secrets of the CWA
IF you have ever wanted to know how to make the perfect sponge, jam or preserve, head to Sovereign Hill's Heritage Harvest Weekend. Taking place...
Start-up tips from popular meteorologist
WHEN meteorologist and Channel 7 weather presenter Jane Bunn is invited to speak at events in agricultural communities, one of the most common questions she...
Local talent highlights the importance of AFL Indigenous rounds
For the first time Torquay's very own Kangaroo Jack has created a football and netball to be used in AFL Barwon's coming Indigenous round. Established...
Top spot for Loreto students
FOUR Loreto students recently returned from Melbourne with a Victoria All-Schools X-Country Relay four by three-kilometre event win. Amali Torney, Bonnie Burt, Ailish Ryan and...
Pair prepare to teach zine basics
TWO local zinesters will soon impart their knowledge on the artform as part of the regional program for the National Gallery of Victoria's tenth...