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The City of Ballarat is one step closer to hosting an international team as part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.  Ballarat is one of 35 shortlisted options in Australia that could potentially become a Team Base Camp (TBC) for an international squad, comprising of 24 metropolitan options across five Host Cities and 11 other regional centres.  Of those, there will be 16 venues selected.  New Z...

The City of Ballarat is seeking federal and state government funding support to bring forward delivery of a new library and learning centre in Wendouree.  Described as transformational, a new Wendouree Library and Learning Centre would serve about 41,000 residents living in the northern part of the municipality.  A new purpose-built space will offer a wider range of library services, Parent Place services, community study, activit...

TOURISM EVENT GRANT PROGRAM NOW OPEN  The Tourism Event Grant Program (TEGP) addresses key priorities of the Ballarat Events Strategy 2018 – 2028 to support and attract events which:   Increase tourism visitation   Support Ballarat’s liveability and build community pride;  Contribute to building the city’s perception, improving Ballarat’s competitive strengths and unique qualities.   Who can apply? ...

Our vibrant and active senior community are gearing up to celebrate the 2022 Ballarat Seniors Festival this October.  After some long stretches of isolation, it is more important than ever for our senior community to get together, be social and connect with one another.   With specially curated classes, activities, and entertainment for those aged 55 and over, the Ballarat Seniors Festival encourages just that.   The month...

Ballarat City Council will be presented with the 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey results at the upcoming Council meeting on September 28, 2022.

Ballarat’s young people are encouraged to get involved in the final programs of YOUTH FEST as it draws to a close for 2022.  For the entire month of September, Ballarat Youth Services has been highlighting the achievements and contributions of local young people in celebration of Victorian Youth Fest.  The final event, a Creative Showcase at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, is expected to be the biggest event of the month and is free ...

In a nod to Ballarat’s bustling food and wine scene, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is hitting the road to Ballarat this November.   The City of Ballarat has partnered with Melbourne Food & Wine Festival for the Regional Edition, a 10-day event which aims to shine a light on the food and drink of regional Victoria.   Several of Ballarat’s creative hospitality operators have worked with the City of Ballarat and Melbourne Fo...

The City of Ballarat is thrilled to announce the grand return of the Federation University Road National Championships for 2023.  The Championships will be held on a slightly altered timeframe to previous years, with the Sturt Street criteriums on Friday 6 January to open the five-day cycling event.  The event will then return to Buninyong on the weekend of January 7-8 for the road races, before venturing out to Mt Helen and Feder...

The City of Ballarat has constructed a crossing to improve pedestrian safety at Lake Wendouree.  The raised pedestrian crossing, between Morrison Street and Hamilton Avenue in Wendouree Parade, will improve pedestrian safety for Loreto College students, parents and staff while also improving connection to Lake Wendouree’s Steve Moneghetti track for the entire community.  Two dying English Oak trees that posed a safety risk to the ...