Public Notices - Friday 22 May 2026

Road Closure – Camp Street – Ballarat Heritage Festival 

As part of the 2026 Ballarat Heritage Festival, a Factory Day (Ballarat Engine & Machinery Research Society) will be held on Saturday 23 May and a Vintage Car Show on Sunday 24 May, in Camp Street.

For the safety of participants, festival visitors and all road users, Camp Street will be closed from Sturt Street to Field Street in both directions to all traffic between 7am and 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

Camp street will be re-opened to traffic on Saturday evening when the road is clear and safe to do so.

Pedestrian access to shops and services will remain available during these altered traffic conditions.

National Reconciliation Week flag raising

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May - 3 June. This year’s theme, ‘All In’ encourages active contributions to reconciliation.  

A flag raising and Smoking Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 27 May outside Ballarat Town Hall at 9.30am.

All community members are warmly invited to attend and take part in a shared moment of reflection.

Community Local Law Review – drop-in sessions

The City of Ballarat is currently reviewing the Community Local Law. Under the Local Government Act, councils are required to review their local laws every 10 years to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with community expectations. Ballarat’s current Community Local Law must be reviewed and replaced by the end of 2027.

The City of Ballarat is seeking community feedback on:

• Experiences with the current Community Local Law  
• Ideas to improve how local laws are communicated and understood  
• Streamlining permit application processes to improve business engagement with the council.  

Consultation is now open, and everyone who lives, works, studies or owns a business in Ballarat is encouraged to participate. Feedback can be provided online via the MySay page, in person at Customer Service, the Phoenix Building, 25 Armstrong Street, Ballarat Central or by attending one of the up-coming drop-in sessions:

Friday 29 May
Time: 12.30pm to 2pm
Location: Vickers Street Community Hub, 254 Vickers Street, Sebastopol

Monday 1 June
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Location: The Phoenix, 25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat

Tuesday 2 June
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
Location: Lucas Community Hub, 17 Coltman Plaza, Lucas

Tuesday 16 June
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: Wendouree Library, Stockland Wendouree (Gillies Street entrance)

Wednesday 17 June
Time: 9.30am to 11am
Location: Djila-tjarriu Community Hub, 18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton

Make your boating easier with a free boat trailer launching clinic at Lake Wendouree

Ever wondered how some people make reversing their boat down the ramp look so easy? 

Come along to Victorian Fisheries Authority FREE boat trailer reversing clinics at Lake Wendouree in Ballarat on Sunday 24 May and you’ll learn tips and tricks from expert trainers about how to get your rig safely down the ramp and launch with a minimum of fuss. The day will include female-friendly sessions to encourage more women to get into boating, as well as sessions open to all genders.  

Date: Sunday 24 May
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
Location: Durham Point Boat Ramp, Lake Wendouree, 3350
Book your spot here: betterboating.vic.gov.au/news

These clinics are made possible through the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund, which reinvests boaters’ licence and registration fees into improved facilities and programs for recreational boaters across the state. 

Permit Applications

The responsible authority will not decide on the application before 6 June 2026

View the Advertised Planning Permit Applications.

Pet of the week: Gregory

About Gregory

I am a lovely, easy going gentleman looking for a quiet home to retire in. I can take some time to warm up to you but once I know you and feel comfortable I will show you my true personality.

I am affectionate and will come over to you for pats when I want them. I am happy to relax and spend the day in my bed just keeping you company and living the quiet life.

I can happily share with other cats for company. I need to be an inside cat to protect my white features from the sun.

To meet your new pet contact the Ballarat Animal Shelter on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au, see all pets for adoption on Pet Rescue

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