Pyrenees’ best on show
THE best wine and food in the region are set to be on show this Saturday at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. Held along the banks...
Community bands together for CresFest
THREE days of musical fun were enjoyed by all in attendance, with CresFest held from Friday 5 April to Sunday 7 April. "CresFest is about...
Landcare grant applications open
THIS year's Victorian Landcare grants are open for applications by volunteer groups that work to restore the environment and support biodiversity. Minister for environment Steve...
Autumn racing in Avoca
AUTUMN racing is back this Saturday in Avoca with live music, local wines, food trucks and children's activities on offer. This is the club's second...
Funding backs Raven Collective
RAVEN Collective will receive $20,000 to support the delivery of their programs, following the Ballarat Foundation’s ‘pick our program’ evening. The event is an opportunity...
Celebrating the region’s women
THE Law Collective, led by director Renee Debono, celebrated International Women’s Day with a get together of some of the region’s female leaders. Speakers at last...
Magical unicorns return to the castle
A MAGICAL long weekend of unicorns is returning to Kryal Castle and bound to provide fun for people of all ages. Unicorn rides, arts and...
Vic Park hosts best young cyclists
YOUNG cyclists took to the road last month at Victoria Park as part of the Victorian Interschool Cycling Series Summer. The event, hosted by Ballarat...
Social enterprise gets certified
STAFF at Buninyong and District Financial Services, which operate Community Bank Buninyong, are used to celebrating the successes of the projects they give financial...
Fed Uni boss backs higher ed changes
FEDERATION University head Professor Duncan Bentley has welcomed the development of the National Skills Agreement, or NSA, which will bring together TAFE and higher...