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...
Fed Uni to counter revenue loss
FEDERATION University Australia has announced its Future Fed program which aims to move the institution onto a strong financial footing following a drop in...
Special artefact reunited with family
WHEN Betty McGuinness found a military badge in her Eureka Street Garden more than twenty-five years ago, she knew it was something special. However, it...
Escape into a world of adventure
QUESTS, adventure and mystery will be coming to Kryal Castle next weekend with Questival. This is the second time the event has been held and...
What’s on offer at Heritage Fest
PREPARATIONS are underway for this year's Ballarat Heritage Festival, set for next May, with the official program announced last week. The 10-day festival will run...
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...