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Text with The Mayor's Message with an image of Mayor Cr Des Hudson in front of the ongoing Bridge Mall redevelopment

Mayor’s Message - Friday 16 February 2024

The transformation of our beloved Bridge Mall has recently reached a significant milestone with the commencement of kerbing works marking the seventh-month stage of the redevelopment, which will breathe new life into this historic retail precinct. It's truly exciting to witness the redevelopment taking shape before our eyes.Work to revitalise this iconic area has been taking place since July last year and I thank the local traders for their...

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Public Notices - Friday 16 February 2024

Community Consultation Closes Bridge Mall Precinct Built Form Review – Planning Scheme Amendment 1 March 2024 Footpath Construction Strategy 3 March 2024 Head to mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au to find out more. ...

Residents participate in the Nature Stewards program

Learn how to be a steward for nature

Applications are now open for the City of Ballarat’s third Nature Stewards program, where community members can discover new exciting ways to learn and care for nature.The 10-week program, a partnership between the City of Ballarat and the Victorian National Parks Association, is an environmental education program for adults. The program is designed to enable everyday people to discover more about their local environment, connect with other...

Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn, City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson and Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison with Harlow at the opening of the new community hub and kindergarten in Alfredton.

New community hub and kindergarten in Alfredton officially open

The City of Ballarat’s newest community asset is open and ready to thrive.The new community hub and kindergarten in Alfredton was officially opened on Wednesday, with City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson welcoming Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison for a ribbon cutting and tour of the facility.The Donegal Drive facility will prove a valuable asset for the rapidly-evolving western suburbs, boasting thr...

The Begonia Maze is coming to the Ballarat Begonia Festival 2024.

Prepare to get lost in the Begonia Maze

Get ready to lose yourself in a throwback to the very early days of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens at this year’s Ballarat Begonia Festival.In 2024 the ‘Begonia Maze’ will be a key feature of the festival, paying homage to two mazes that once existed in the gardens precinct.Creative Mazes, a company owned by former Ballarat local Chris Bennett, will set up a temporary maze for the festival, which is certain to provide a highlight for families.Be ...

An aerial shot of the Ballarat CBD with a two-lane road in the middle with buildings on either side.

Community budget priorities revealed

Road maintenance, the improvement of cycleways and footpaths, and increasing investment in climate change have emerged as top priorities for the community in the 2024/25 Annual Budget consultation. The consultation occurred throughout October last year. It followed the announcement that the City of Ballarat was changing its budget engagement processes in which there would be a singular round of consultation ahead of the 2024/25 budget develo...

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson with Eureka Centre Manager, Anthony Camm and Art Gallery of Ballarat Director, Louise Tegart at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Ballarat secures leading arts and culture conference

All eyes from art galleries and museums around Australia will turn towards Ballarat this year after the city secured hosting rights for a major conference.The Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) will hold its annual conference in Ballarat for the first time in September.Up to 700 people are expected to attend the conference held by Australia's peak body for the museums and galleries sector.It is expected the event will contribute...

Progress continues on Bridge Mall redevelopment

Bridge Mall redevelopment works revitalise historic retail precinct

The Bridge Mall redevelopment is revitalising the historic retail precinct in the centre of Ballarat.The significant project has already led to new investment in the Bridge Mall, with the redevelopment of Norwich Plaza underway and businesses planning to open in the mall.Once completed, the redevelopment will showcase a range of design features including an illuminated portal to the Yarrowee River. The Yarrowee River flows underneath the ma...

Text with The Mayor's Message with an image of Mayor Cr Des Hudson in front of an image of City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson and Executive Manager Libraries and Lifelong Learning Jenny Fink in the new youth space in the Central Ballarat Library, which has almost finished undergoing redevelopment.

Mayor’s Message - Friday 23 February 2024

Our all-new Ballarat Library is nearing completion, and our dedicated library staff members are beginning the move back to the refurbished facility. About 75,000 library resources are now being moved from the Ballarat Library at Town Hall to the upgraded Doveton Street library.The community will be able to access the brand-new Ballarat Library shortly, and it is anticipated that the doors will be opened again before Easter. The Ballar...

Notice board with Public Notice Board text over an image of Ballarat Town Hall. Three notes underneath with text saying Nature Strewards Program, Budget Priorities, Morgan Street Sebastopol

Public Notices - Friday 23 February 2024

Community Consultation Closes Bridge Mall Precinct Built Form Review – Planning Scheme Amendment 1 March 2024 Footpath Construction Strategy 3 March 2024 Head to mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au to find out more. ...