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April 17, 2024

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...

April 15, 2024

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...

April 11, 2024

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...

April 11, 2024

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...

April 10, 2024

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...

April 8, 2024

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...

April 4, 2024

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...

March 22, 2024

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...

March 19, 2024

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...

March 2, 2024

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...

March 2, 2024

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...

February 29, 2024

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...