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From the outset, engagement has been one of the top priorities of the new council group, with councillors keen for more face-to-face interaction with our community.So it is with much anticipation that the City of Ballarat hosts the Let’s Chat Ballarat Community Expo next week.This is a first of its kind expo and the ideal opportunity for residents to provide in-person feedback on what the City of Ballarat does to meet the needs of our community.H...

PET REGISTRATIONS DUE SOONPet registration can assist City of Ballarat staff in re-uniting you with your pet if they are picked up or get out unexpectedly. It also assists with data collection and how to increase responsible pet ownership throughout our community.You can register or renew your animal registration on our eServices platform or visit our Customer Service centre. Lifetime tags are supplied with registration and should be placed on yo...

Ballarat, it's time to celebrate all the different cultures that make our city such a brilliant, unique and diverse place to live.

At the monthly Planning Delegated Committee Meeting on Wednesday 12 March 2025, Ballarat City Council considered the following items:    Amendment C243Ball part one – Bridge Mall and Bakery Hill Heritage Precinct Ballarat City Council received a report relating to an amendment to the Heritage Overlay that applies to the Bridge Mall and Bakery Hill Heritage Precinct as part of the Ballarat Planning Scheme.  The report, which ou...

Hundreds of community members and traders have celebrated the official opening of the Bridge Mall redevelopment.The opening of the $23.3 million redevelopment – fully funded by the City of Ballarat – has been marked with a fun-filled community celebration featuring a cavalcade of vintage and modern cars, and carnival-themed festivities with roving entertainment.City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves, and Deputy Mayor, Cr Ben Taylor, joined ...

The City of Ballarat is encouraging community members to adopt a pet from the Ballarat Animal Shelter throughout March, which is National Pet Adoption Month.  The Ballarat Animal Shelter has a range of cats and dogs available for adoption on the PetRescue website. Plus, throughout March, the Ballarat Animal Shelter is making it even easier to adopt a pet with extended opening hours, discounted adoption fees for bonded pairs, and including le...