New standards for local government
THE State Government has introduced new legislation which aims to improve council governance and integrity standards within local governments. The reform of the Local Government...
Junior School ignites curiosity and compassion
In the Junior School at Ballarat Grammar, there is a commitment to a holistic learning experience. This is deeply ingrained in the school values and...
ELC fosters lifelong learning.
Jenny's Early Learning Centres have been a consistent part of Early Childhood Education in Bendigo for more than 16 years, and they joined the...
Escape to Wonderland at Kryal Castle
FALL down the rabbit hole this month at Kryal Castle with a visit from Alice in Wonderland's magical characters. The program is underway and will...
Film festival celebrates 30 years
THE community of Buninyong is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the thirtieth anniversary of the annual Film Festival. Seven Australian and international...
Farmers warned about burn offs
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, Victoria is encouraging local landholders to be careful about what they burn off this autumn. With fire restrictions coming...
Award for catchment management authority
VIC Catchments, which is the peak body for the state's ten Catchment Management Authorities, has taken out the nature positive category of the National...
Trees to symbolise ongoing Chinese connections
LAST Saturday saw the Chinese Consul General in Melbourne, Xinwen Fang, make his first official visit to regional Victoria. Mr Fang was in Ballarat to...
Partnership provides hands-on experience
A PARTNERSHIP between Federation University Australia and Bulmer Farms is developing new farm automation technology. As part of the universities co-operative model, students work directly...
Looking back at our iconic spread
AUSTRALIA'S iconic spread, Vegemite, is being celebrated in a new exhibition at the Cyril Callister Museum in Beaufort. Mr Callister was the inventor of Vegemite...
Community says enough is enough
THIS month the Ballarat community gathered to remember the lives of Rebecca Young, Samantha Murphy and Hannah McGuire, and rally against men's violence towards...
First match played on Bungaree Oval
THE first round of the Central Highlands Football League saw the official opening of the new Bungaree Oval. The first match played on the surface...