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Statement regarding Voice Referendum outcome

Response attributable to City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des HudsonWe acknowledge the outcome of The Voice to Parliament referendum and first and foremost our thoughts go toward our community in Ballarat and I ask that everyone remains respectful of each other. We have seen in the lead up to the result of this vote the impact on individuals and communities and it is very important that we are considerate of one another. We are especially mindful of Fi...

Children's Week in 2022 at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Children’s Week expands in Ballarat in 2023

Ballarat’s biggest celebration for children is coming back and promises to be bigger and better than ever before.Children’s Week 2023 returns from 23-28 October and will this year be expanded to offer more opportunities for families and young children to be involved throughout the week.Children’s Week is celebrated nationally and recognises the skills, talents, achievements and rights of children.The 2023 theme is "children have the right to rela...

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Ballarat hospitality scene unlocked

Over two weekends in November, Ballarat will be home to the regional edition of the much-loved Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. The Ballarat Unlocked program will see some of the region’s best chefs in some of the city's most historical buildings. The festival is all about collaboration and unlocking spaces not commonly used for dining. Starting on 10 November 2023, the festival will showcase eight unique hospitality events. Ci...

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Low-cost options for responsible cat ownership

Cat owners in Ballarat once again have the opportunity to have their cat desexed at a subsidised cost. The City of Ballarat and the National Desexing Network, in conjunction with participating local vet clinics, are partnering to provide low-cost desexing for household cats as part of the City of Ballarat’s annual desexing assistance program. The program is now available for City of Ballarat residents who meet criteria to receive a sp...

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Mayor’s Message - Friday 20 October 2023

Last week, we asked our community to provide feedback on how we can work to achieve zero recoverable waste going to landfill by 2040. The City of Ballarat’s Net Zero Emissions plan, adopted by Council last year, outlines this aspirational community-wide target.The health of our natural environment is vital in supporting our community’s health and wellbeing. This consultation on resource recovery and waste management will inform future...

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Public Notices - Friday 20 October 2023

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat Tender No Tender Description Closes 2022/23-391 Daily and Periodic Cleaning Services for the Eureka Centre Ballarat 23/10/23 2pm &nbs...

Bridge Mall redevelopment

Give the gift of supporting Bridge Mall traders this Christmas

The City of Ballarat is encouraging the community to support their favourite shops and businesses in the Bridge Mall in the lead up to Christmas.With less than 10 weeks of retail trade until Christmas, there has never been a better time to check out the progress in construction works for the $18.6 million Bridge Mall redevelopment while supporting local traders. All shops are open as normal and the City of Ballarat is encouraging shoppers t...

Kerbside waste collection

City of Ballarat Council to decide on future of kerbside waste and glass collections

After extensive community engagement, Ballarat Council will consider a report on the future of kerbside waste and glass collections at its meeting on Wednesday 25 October.The officer recommendation to Council proposes the introduction of a new weekly Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection, household waste collection changing from weekly to fortnightly, the introduction of a monthly residential glass bin collection and for mixed recyc...

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Do you know an unsung hero worthy of a Community Award?

The City of Ballarat is on the lookout for Ballarat’s outstanding achievers who have gone above and beyond to make our community stronger. The 2024 Ballarat Community Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of community members who contribute to enriching the lives of others. These individuals and organisations provide outstanding service and contribute to making Ballarat a leading regional city. City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des H...

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Consultation has closed on Ballarat's Draft Housing Strategy

Community feedback on how Ballarat grows through to 2041 as part of the Draft Housing Strategy has now concluded. More than 170 submissions were received following the extensive six-week consultation phase, which commenced on 4 September 2023 and included an online survey as well as nine drop-in sessions across Ballarat. The survey asked for the community’s feedback on Neighbourhood Character assessments, the proposed greenfield and i...