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Western Bulldogs to host Adelaide in Ballarat as part of Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Anticipation builds around Western Bulldogs’ return to Ballarat

Ballarat is ready to roll out the welcome mat once again as the Western Bulldogs return to town this weekend to host the Adelaide Crows.For the second year in a row the Ballarat clash will take place during Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the AFL’s two-week celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and its contribution to football.The occasion will also feature a Welcome to Country before the match and other Indigenous celebrations to...

City of Ballarat Councillors, Cr Daniel Moloney, Mayor Cr Des Hudson, Cr Belinda Coates, Cr Amy Johnson with guest speaker Katherine Cape.

City of Ballarat celebrates IDAHOBIT 2023

The City of Ballarat has stood together with the LGBTIQA+ community by raising the Rainbow Flag in a special ceremony on Wednesday.International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed on May 17 across the globe and about 70 people from all walks of life attended the flag-raising in Sturt Street.Originally established to commemorate the decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from the International Classification ...

Empowering Communities grants recipients.

Funding finalised as part of Empowering Communities grants

Ballarat has taken a major step towards creating a safer and more inclusive city. The Empowering Communities Local Action Group has selected projects for funding, with 10 recipients sharing in more than $500,000. Empowering Communities is an initiative of the Victorian Government, in partnership with the City of Ballarat and the Ballarat Empowering Communities Local Action Group.The grants program funds organisations and projects with...

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Community gardens - Local Food Coalition

In its first year the Ballarat Local Food Coalition will work with Sustain: The Australian Food Network to identify local needs and resources, culminating in an action plan which gives the community more agency to develop a resilient, healthy and fair local food system.Download the Ballarat Local Food Coalition information sheet for more information.Local food coalitions (also known as alliances or networks) serve as forums for:discussi...

External view of Art Gallery of Ballarat from Lydiard Street

Mayor's Message - Friday 19 May

This week the Art Gallery of Ballarat launched the sensational Pre-Raphaelites: Drawings & Watercolours exhibition, a touring exhibition all the way from the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. Ballarat is the exclusive presenter of this internationally renowned exhibition of artworks by the famous Pre-Raphaelite Brother, artworks which are rarely seen, and fragile, dating back to the 1800s. The exhibition tells t...

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Public Notices - Friday 19 May

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat Tender No Tender Description Closes 12 noon 2022/23-529 Blind Creek Road Drainage & Associated Works from Kuruc Road to Skipton-Ballarat Railway Reserve 14/06/2023 &...

Cr Ben Taylor with Western United Women's players in January, 2023.

Ballarat extends partnership with Western United FC

Western United Football Club’s positive impact on soccer in Ballarat is set to be further enhanced after the City of Ballarat extended its agreement with the club. The 12-month agreement extension worth $85,000 enables Western United to continue its valued association and work within the Ballarat community, while also providing an economic boost to the city. The renewal aligns closely with the City of Ballarat’s Sports Events Ac...

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New experiences inspire tourists to explore Ballarat's creative culture

From gold leafing in a bluestone cellar to capturing moody backstreets on film, a new series of creative experiences is set to take tourists off the beaten path with local makers and creators this autumn. The new series of Made of: Ballarat Experiences invites visitors to explore Ballarat’s thriving creative culture by taking part in a hands-on workshop with one of seven local creatives. Launching this autumn, the raft of new experiences is...

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Getting to the Begonia Festival

Planning your trip to Ballarat for this year’s Ballarat Begonia Festival? This year’s event has a large range of transport options to get you and your family to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for the three-day festival. From buses, to scooters, car parking and walking routes there are many different ways in which you can get to the event this long-weekend. This year’s festival is one not to miss. Up to...

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Linking Ballarat bike paths

Major barriers to walking and cycling across the trail network in Ballarat are being removed as key missing links are constructed and next stages planned for delivery over future years. The Ballarat Cycle Action Plan 2017 – 2025 is encouraging people to jump on a bike and start to enjoy the trail network. The plan prioritises delivery of safe and continuous routes, which will have the greatest impact on increasing the numb...